LyricalBookworm

Can I please add to the rant? How about when a generous creator gives away said product like the Genus head and the 20 Linden Genesis head only to have some do a huge complaint fest about how the product sucks in the group chat? I've seen that this last week and was completely floored at how extremely entitled and ungrateful the attitudes are. I don't get it. They are giving away something they spent time and money on creating. What is there to complain about when they are giving it away for free? I tried both heads on my alt and loved them both. I was so thankful to these creators for giving away bento heads I never could of afforded. I went all out for Lyri by saving up for months because she is my main, but I couldn't justify that for an alt so I'm thankful.

These are two of my favorite German artists. From what the translation says, this hauntingly melodic song is about lovers being separated worlds apart, but holding onto their love until reunited in the next life.

The Moody Blues are awesome sauce! I've not listened to them in so long!

I was part of a Celtic vocal group while studying voice at university. That is where I first heard it back when I was more hard of hearing than deaf. It is such a wonderful song to study and learn. The intricacies of the Gaelic make it such a rewarding experience. Thank you for sharing @Garnet Psaltery. 😊

I may or may not (most certainly do) forget at times when I'm on a pose stand in my birthday suit going through inventory and teleport to places when I see a cute item advertised. In rl when I realize what I've done there is usually a mortified squeak (or so I'm told from my hubby since I cannot hear my own voice cause deaf and all that) while I try to get home asap. What is really fun and adds to the moment is when tp isn't working so I'm awkwardly stuck there waiting. 😳

I saw the photo thread for the first time yesterday. It really is a beautiful thread and I think it brave when people share their photos like that. I'm going to have to go back and really look when I have more time. My pet peeve is when I am decorating and I've no available land impact left only to find it is because I'm really quite awesome and somehow managed to pull an old bed from inventory into a tree out in my yard that is more than a hundred prims. 🙄

I don't know you or what is going on, nor am I going to involve myself in it. May I offer some advice though please? Don't worry so much about what others think of you. Don't worry so much about how many reactions you get here on these forums since it simply doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things does it? I'm sure there are those here who cannot stand me, but you know what? I don't care. I take part in the threads here I like and post where I like. That's it! I share where I'm comfy sharing and forget the rest because it just isn't important. Do what you enjoy as long as it is within the TOS, not hurting anyone or griefing. Do what makes you happy and worry less about what others think about you.

One of the things Wednesday always asks is if "we can go swimmin" which I find adorable. My brain always realizes though that in rl, it is still way too cold to even think of taking a dip in a pool, but I finally gave in at home in Belli and let her splash out in the pool for a bit. It is always so nice to remember what I much of the time forget. I'm able to do whatever I wish to no matter the day, time or season in SL. ❤️

I'm not enjoying it at all. Before, I was at home mostly because of mobility issues, but I could still go places I needed or wanted to without fear. I started self distancing at the insistence of my doctor over a month ago because of a compromised immune system. The only outing was to an ER a little over a week ago for a kidney stone. It was terrifying. I'm deaf and usually can read lips, but not with masks. No interpreters were available when I requested one and no one even made the effort to help me understand through writing so I was in the dark until my doctor could explain things to me at a follow up appointment three days after. I know right now medical workers are having a difficult time, but that shouldn't of happened. My groceries and everything else I have delivered. Everything gets wiped down just to be safe. When this is all over, I don't know how long before I'll feel safe to go out into the world again. I think many will have a lot to overcome physically and mentally from this experience.

"Compassionate listening involves the total engagement of the heart." from "Quaker faith & practice" by Britain Yearly Meeting (Please note that I'm not posting this to offend anyone. It is simply a beautiful quote filled with truth that I absolutely love.)

"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" - Anne Shirley (Anne Of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery)

I can understand that. I had a few songs I liked as a teenager I'm so embarrassed to admit too. Although I would admit to it if asked! Lol. The one thing I've learned as a music lover though, never be embarrassed of what you love. Music is a language all on its own and offers our world so much magic, reassurance, emotion and depth during the toughest of times.

Why embarrassing? I think it is quite a beautiful song, but this is the only version I've seen and signing always adds emotion to music. I'm deaf so most of my music is either signed in BSL or ASL since I sign both.

Mummy/Daughter Walk with Wednesday and Edith. I don't have the energy to do much besides stay close to home even in SL, but I'm so thankful for the beautiful pathways I can explore even while sick. Happy first anniversary Bellisseria! Thank you for existing! ❤️

Hi! Just remember that people come to SL for so many different reasons and it is completely alright and valid to not want to interact with others all the time. I've had issues with this before too because I get very anxious having long conversations with people who are outside of my family circle. It is also quite exhausting for me. What I've learned to do is to simply be blunt, but polite because no one should ever make you feel guilty for not being in the mood to interact. You can also go the hinting route like, "Thank you so much for the wonderful chat, but I really should let you get back to your SL now." or "I should really get going here, but thank you for the most interesting conversation". My problem with this method is some just don't seem to pick up on this or they have outright ignored it and kept right on talking. It is a horrible cycle so I just now bluntly tell them that I need time to myself, etc. You have the right to spend your SL the way you want too so don't let your reasoning be invalidated just because SL is a social platform.

I think the body of water looks a bit like a seahorse.

Having some time with my girls Edith and Wednesday by my alt's house in Bellisseria.

My favorite sewing channels on YouTube...while sewing. 😊

There is a mask challenge going around where people who know how to sew are encouraged to call their local hospitals, animal hospitals, urgent care, etc...to see if they are accepting donations of homemade masks. If they are, they let us know the fabric and if they have a pattern they wish us to use and how many they need. These are masks for use in jobs that are less likely to be exposed to the virus so it frees up equipment for others who need them in infected areas. They are also washable so can safely be reused if disinfected and cared for correctly. People from all over who have sewing channels on YouTube are vlogging about it. They've encouraged me to do it because I certainly have the time right now and I know how to sew. It is very heartwarming.

I will apologize from the outset since my little story of woe is rather pathetic, but it was profound for me. I think I'm having a pity party and I'm rather disgusted with myself for it. I was watching the latest clips from a "Late Night With Seth Meyers " on YouTube. I love that show. It usually makes me smile. Not tonight though. I started sobbing because the host Seth Meyers got this look towards the end of one clip that was pure worry and fear although he was trying hard to keep things light hearted. The thing that really hit home for me is although I'm deaf, I can still hear certain tones. His voice cracked and a look of uncertainty came across his face as he told his viewers that they all loved us. I wanted to reach out and hug him because how difficult must it be to try to make light of something that can cause such dreadful fear and devastation. I've cried over our healthcare workers and those who have gotten sick...and those we have lost...but not so hard as I did tonight. I don't know if this should have hit me so hard, but it did. Please take care all of you because no matter our differences, we are still a community. 💕