LyricalBookworm

I've been so blessed since my alt also got a rather pretty location with her new cabin. I've had so much fun decorating this second home. For the first time in a long time, I took the opportunity to take a long look through the marketplace. It was enjoyable! I love how therapeutic it has been being in Belli even when I am overwhelmed to the point I feel the need to hide on my alt from everything but family. It's so interesting that even when plagued with anxiety to the point of hiding...I can still find joy and have fun! I was sitting at home tonight after a beautiful day with my husband and daughters realizing how wonderfully diverting decorating these cabins has been. I'm so thankful for that and the existence of LL and Bellisseria. So...thank you. ❤️

Recently I was shopping inworld at a hair store when I got an IM from a guy telling me I was "hawt". Spelling hot that way makes me cringe. I told the guy thank you and went on with my shopping. After his opening line he got right to the point and asked me out. I told him thank you, but that I was married and not interested. His response was to ask me why I was there if I didn't want to get hit on. Since when is a hair store the place where singles go to get a date? 🤔

This naysayer isn't a content creater at all. I'm on a fixed income in the best of times so a budget is a necessity always. I have two premium memberships. How can I afford two on a budget? SL is my only entertainment. It is my main source of socialization since I'm stuck at home most of the time even when there isn't a global pandemic. Now if a time comes when I cannot afford two premium accounts, I'll downsize to one and so on. I've done this in the past when I need too. It has never even crossed my mind to ask a business that does so much for me by existing to pay my way because if they don't get paid, they won't exist. This is why I don't agree with people asking this because I know their existence helps to add to my quality of life. That may sound pathetic, but it's the truth. Right now I'm sure their existence is adding to many user's quality of life though. Their employees who are working hard to keep this platform running even during this difficult time deserve to continue to be paid. They deserve for their jobs to be secure and what you're suggesting puts their livelihood in jeopardy. I'm a naysayer when it comes to entitlement and greed.

SL isn't a necessity. It is a wonderful escape especially during times like we are currently in. If you cannot afford spending in SL at the moment, don't. If you need to budget, do so. SL is a business. People who keep asking this seem to forget that very important fact. They are doing their best, just like the rest of us are so maybe...just maybe...realize that. Entitlement isn't a healthy thing to possess.

After spending most of this week decorating our cabin while hubby was working, Edi and I finally had some time to just enjoy sitting outside on the porch of our new home listening in quiet contentment.

Your entire message was heartwarming. I completely understand the wonderfully calm feeling of staying at home with a baby in my arms while just observing the outside world from my garden. There is nothing quite like it even in SL! I am so glad you found a house and location you love. With the log cabin release, we finally did too on my second try. My front porch overlooks water, trees and daffodils (my all time favorite flower). No roads either which is nice. I never moved from my first traditional home I got last year for fear of not having a home at all. We were thankful for our first home in Belli, but our new one is our dream spot we always hoped for.

This reminded me of a rl guy in the small town I lived near growing up. He was a jogger that would run in speedos, gloves, hat, scarf, sneakers and nothing else come rain, snow, hail, or sun. Oh! And a Walkman for tunes of course! I remember my dad covering my eyes with his hands the first time we saw him and ushering me out of view. All the while my dad was trying to keep his balance and stop laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes. I was sixteen at the time and it was hilarious. 😂 Oh nostalgia and memories! Thank you for this. Lol!

We have picked up everything but minimal furniture in our traditional home so when they release the cabins, I can easily gather up our daughters, return everything to hubby and I, release the traditional house and quickly get a cabin. I mean right now I'm clearing out my inventory as I do every spring to stay busy, but I wouldn't call that a preperation for the cabins. Our old furniture will do for the cabin as well since we are both rather practical. We rarely get visitors and don't really do any entertaining so figure the old comfy stuff will do! 😊

Oh gosh this is so embarrassing. I accidentally pulled out a bunch of stuff from my inventory before logging off this evening and I guess I pulled the summoning sign out too! I'm so sorry Mr. Slenderman if you met with our security orb. I feel so bad now! I apologize profusely.

I found your post very interesting, thought provoking and encouraging in many ways. It's comforting when we can find the familiar in a virtual world when our rl has become wholly unfamiliar. I discovered that when my body stopped being able to walk or move ten years ago the way it once did causing me to be stuck in my home more than I care to be. I found the joy of taking walks, bike riding, horse back riding, roller skating and sailing in SL. It was a familiar joy, but still different. Anyway, the tone of your post was beautiful and encouraging because of its simple straightforward truth. Thank you or that. ❤️

Thank you! We just tend to be overly cautious and ask about these things. Again, sorry for the intrusion.

Are the events family friendly? Sorry to ask, but I figure it is better to ask than making assumptions. I would never wish to step on toes or tiny paws, etc.., since hubby and I do realize the family scene isn't everyone's cup of tea. We just like to be respectful so please forgive the intrusion into your thread @JessycaJayne. Your event looks wonderful.

What a truly kind message. I must admit that hubby and I have been fan girling over Slenderman a bit hoping to get a photo with him. 😄 Maybe someday!

I feel so bad for the people who have symptoms not getting the much needed care from doctors. It is awful. I know I'm fortunate, I have a doctor who has seen me go through so much including being diagnosed with a hereditary condition that causes skeletal issues along my spine besides a whole host of added fun stuff! I also have a compromised immune system. He is awesome. He diagnosed me with the flu about a week ago, delivered my medications I need to my door since I'm alone other than a roommate and told me to stay home. Not everyone is so fortunate and it's heartbreaking they aren't getting the care they need. I'm worried about getting the virus, but more terrified of how some people are acting. Before being told to stay home, of course I did my grocery shopping. Sometimes I'm in a wheelchair. I had a person push me to the side when I was trying to get things I needed. I found their attitude very aggressive like I was a mere thing to be moved out of the way because I was in a chair. I've never had someone invade my space like that before. So I'm frightened of others not thinking straight and calmly during this time. Like the hoarding of toilet paper, cleaning products, food or hand sanitizer. Or those who feel it is alright to touch or harm others because that person is in their way or buying something they want. Acting out in panic never helps a situation, but right now it seems unavoidable with some.

Edith and Wednesday just hanging out watching mummy moving around a bunch of furniture at our home in Belli...before moving it all back to the original spots they were first placed. Because reasons. I think they've realized I've lost my mind.

Oh gosh! What a beautiful kitty! I have to show off my baby too cause I think kitten photos say everything. Let's all enjoy a Belisseria full of kittens! 😍🐱 The more the merrier! I may have too much time on my hands at the moment... 😊

We love the traditional and houseboats the best so far. Hubby and I are both so excited for the cabin release because the landscaping is beautiful besides the cabins being the perfect size for us. We tried a Victorian and they were too large for us, but all the styles are very lovely. I love that they are trying to have styles to suit everyone.

Why can't we just all agree that every cat first or last that enters Bellisseria is pretty darn awesome because they are taking the time to wander around and explore? Even seeking out lucky hoomans to say hello too? All the animals from the cats, squirrels, hamsters, foxes, hippos and all the others add something magical to Bellisseria. All of them count! It doesn't matter when they entered the scene. It just matters that they are here. It makes me happy that the people behind these critters are taking time out of their schedule to be part of Bellisseria. They bring so much to our virtual world and it shouldn't be a competition if that is really the tone it is beginning to take. I just feel that making it a competition ruins the genuine beauty of it. Please forgive me if I come off harsh. It isn't meant to.

I've only ever encountered a few truly mean/toxic people in my time in SL thankfully. They end up on my block list. The most commonly toxic person I find are those intent on finding anything and everything to dislike or judge others on if the person does not fit into a certain criteria. Those are the type I encounter most who like to tell me I'm fake because no one can be that nice. I'm the same person here in SL as I am in RL. I'm not going to pretend to be someone I'm not. I'm sure there are plenty out there who feel I'm not good enough. I no longer worry about it. It's hard not to care what others think, but it's an important life lesson of survival to learn to let it go.

Wednesday and I took the loveliest bike ride around Bellisseria earlier while Edith had her nap time. Some of the areas we rode through were breathtaking!

I think it is safe to say that we are all going through some rough times at the moment. There are also moments still of profound love. When the most important person in your life becomes even more incredibly beautiful. When they remind us why we fell in love with them. When they make us fall in love with them even more deeply than before. My husband does this all the time, but it never ceases to amaze me how wonderful he truly is! So we adopted another little daughter. An older sister to our Edith. A friend gifted us this little baby we knew nothing about at first. The more we got to know this little one though, the more we knew we were so glad to have her as part of our family. She reminded us that our differences make us beautiful. Make us unique. My husband spent the last few days completely melting my heart by welcoming our Wednesday (he even picked her name) into our family. Spoiling her just as he does our Edith and hanging out around home as a family in Bellisseria. I was in tears most of the day because that man is beyond words and I love him. I am sorry for the novel, but I just had to chat about this a bit. In a time where the past weeks have seen me struggling to find happiness, I must express the moments I find. Why I find them. I truly hope that each one of you are finding your own moments of happiness even through the turmoil. ❤️

Yrsterday was one of those days I had to hide away from people since I get overwhelmed. I started decorating one of the houses in Belli we have that hasn't gotten attention. My husband joined me on my alt. Which was nice.