Some days, some things find us…
in any life.
Even in paint on a digital canvas.
Right In Two by Tool
Don’t call it a comeback. Coda might be more accurate.
I haven’t posted for some time & more than a few have noticed. While I appreciate the inquiries and concern, the world(s) will continue to chug along just fine with or without me and my blog. The SL blogosphere will continue to thrive as long as there are virtual ken/barbie dolls to dress up & digital drama to spread. I doubt there will be a shortage of either anytime soon.
Why post now? I’m really not sure. It’s not that I feel anyone is owed an explanation. Maybe i’m just looking both ways before I cross the road.
In the beginning this was just another creative outlet. It was a way to be myself through someone else. Over time it may have evolved but ultimately it was always a way to stand in the spotlight while remaining unseen. While I may have provided an occasional glimpse into who I really am it’s no secret I gave away very little and i’m ok with that. This is my merry-go-round. You didn’t have to ride & the admission was ridiculously underpriced.
This has nothing to do with something someone else has said or done. Whatever this is… it’s of my own doing. Always remember, I run this bitch. *smiles sweetly*
Many assumptions have actually worked in my favor, even if a few have annoyed and/or infuriated me, so I can’t complain in that regard. I never got around to filling out my “real blogger” application so some might even embrace my absence from the feeds, as they should. It’s easier for the cool kids to pretend they’re pretty on the inside when no one is around to stuff them in a locker.
So…
I’ve said a lot, without saying much at all. I’m fully aware of this. Maybe I just have nothing else to say. Maybe, in the spirit of the about section I wrote long ago, I’m going to burn it down to build a better me.
Only after disaster can we be resurrected. -Tyler Durden
TIYSL Snapshot: Will there be enough?
* Raindrops skip and spatter against a liquid mirror, cool, not quite cold to the touch. The sun begrudgingly peels back sheets of night, leaping over mountains, racing across the sea, to paint the first breaths of day across his back. He relaxes clenched fist feeling the ocean wrap around him and, if only for a moment, feels unburdened… weightless… and alive. *
Will there be enough water? by The Dead Weather
TIYSL Snapshot: Lately
*The river grumbles and sighs through a deep cut bed of stone worn smooth by time. He finds the water’s unrelenting complaints calming, a wall of certainty, in a world of opaque and obscure. Eyes closed, he feels the sticky-slick grit of a playing card in his hand, hears the scattershot percussion of a long forgotten song. Slowly, the sound of the water creeps back into his mind and bring the unnerving feeling of knowing. He looks down at the card that isn’t there, aware the song exist only behind his eyes, and wishes he couldn’t remember.*
Beautiful by Eminem
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TIYSL was never intended to be a fashion centric blog. For those new to the freak show you’re rarely going to get two remotely related post back to back. With that said, like my friend Raul, i’m serving a slice of style pie today. Eat it up. It is delicious. *noms*
This appearance, of the potentially semi-regular TIYSL Style feature, is the result of a couple of unrelated motivating factors.
1. I’m just not able to coherently express the feelings tied to my recent pic, at this time. Some things are better left unsaid, without context, and i’m not willing to provide it to the dime store therapist that litter the metaverse. A few know why I toss and turn. That’s enough.
2. The reaction to my last post, here, on NWN, and on WTFug. With great dismay *coughs* I realized that some straight guys found it offensive. Prove me wrong penguins. Until then you really should take notes from a power player. *smirks*
How ˚That Guy˚ Rolls #1
Shirt: Wishbone (Grunge) by WMD
Jeans: R78s (Dark Warm Blue) by League
Kicks: Chelsea (Black/White) by Unique’s [available @ WMD] *insanely detailed*
FTR I don’t think all the straight guys in SL are poorly primmed penguins. Just most of them. I’ll continue to do what I can to help. Not so much for them, because many just don’t care. I do, what I do, for the women of SL. They deserve better.
Until the rest of the boys get in line it’s not that bad being one of a select few, who get it…. in more ways than one. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.
*tilts his head slightly to one side, grinning wryly*
late
PS
Much love to my plurk frunz, who put up with me on a daily basis.
My Mind’s Playing Tricks on Me by Geto Boys
Power Player by Clutch
Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangsta by Geto Boys
TIYSL Snapshot: Cutthroat Busted Sunset
*she unflinchingly settles to the ground, grinding her knees into the dusty gravel floor of the the ramshackle shelter. Glancing up she unknowingly tracks the lightning’s dance through the sky as regret relentlessly rumbles through her torn and tormented soul. A mascara stained tear slips across her cheek as she slowly closes her eyes, wishing, wanting this cutthroat busted sunset storm to wash away the pain*
Inspired by:
Empty by Ray Lamontagne
Hair: Amber (Auburn) by Truth
Skin: Star Crying by the Amazing Nikita Fride
Necklace: Zeyla (black) by Shiny Things
Blouse: Maitri (pearl) by Zaara
Skirt: Denim (blue) by Calypso Giano
Sim: Nah @ Bitterblue
Model & Commissioned by: Pumpkin Saenz
That might be a slight exaggeration, but the bish did choke me.
Who would have thought Bunny Brickworks, and myself, would wind up in the same pic fully clothed? Stranger things have happened….. I think.
*adjust the ice pack, grinning, with the taste of blood in his mouth*
Are you the Rabbit? by Marilyn Manson
Battle by Gang Starr
PS
Comments are fully functional now, so get to it.
*smiles in a most irresistible manner*
TIYSL Snapshot: Rising with the heat (Hero)
*striding to the ocean’s edge his steps scuff against the coral and echo up the rock face. He glances down watching white sand sift through the water as it darkens the well worn leather of his boots. He comes to a stop as nature’s white noise is abruptly pierced by the piston-like whoosh and thud of an approaching helicopter. Watching the unfamiliar silhouette grow larger, just above the horizon, he calmly shifts his hands to his lower back firmly wrapping them around the polymer grips of his P99’s. Thumbing the safeties off, he leisurely slides the pistols from their holsters and lowers them to his side. Momentarily closing his eyes, he feels the clear, blue, liquid landscape rhythmically shift around him as he inhales the crisp salty spray. He grins, anticipating the impending rush of adrenaline, slowly opens his eyes and turns toward the warmth of the sunset. *
Holding Out For a Hero by Frou Frou
Hair: Mercenary (Dirty Blonde) by Paper Street Soap Company
Shades: Retro-junkie Aviators by Rawdolls @WMD
Shirt: Sartoria (vintage sand) @LE.LOOK!
Tatts: Rock&Beers by Garden of Ku
Jeans: Ripped78’s (Warm Blue) by League
Pistols: Walther P99’s by Black Ops
Gloves: Fingerless Brown by Shitluck
Boots: K-boots (Brown) by Treads (The best damn boots in SL)
Guess that depends on who you ask.
Oh yeah… members of a certain group chat don’t get a vote.
*grins & plays his part* Click the pic. Page 59.
Play your part (pt. 2) by Girl Talk
Bananas, lady lumps, and Thunderstruck? What else could you want from a song?
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