Dafadilia Wayfarer

Can I just say you seem a very genuine and kind person Silent? I have so much respect how you express yourself here. I don't know you well, but from what I see you're a pretty great person. I understand what you mean to an extent because I don't make friends easily. It can be difficult and frightening at times. Mine is from shy awkwardness. I'm so sorry you feel this way. I'm sorry to get off topic a bit, but just wanted to say that. *goes back to shyly sit and observe...*

Yep! I second that thank you!

Perfectly said. I'm so thankful there are people who can eloquently express what I cannot at times. Thank you for that.

My baby. 😊

It is a warm, safe and welcoming place where people new to Second Life could go to get help with anything from how to use an AO, how to unpack boxes or how to add clothing to your avi. They pretty much helped with anything a new resident could need help with including the social aspect of Second Life. They also have freebie items to help people get started and landmarks of interest they can give out when residents feel they want to explore. I spent my entire first month between The Shelter and Faery Crossing (when Faery Crossing was still a starting area we could choose to begin in.) The people at The Shelter are volunteers who are extremely patient and kind. I remember my first time visiting there this nice guy actually went out of his way to ask why I wasn't interacting with others and standing in the corner like a tiny wallflower. They were having a dance there. I just honestly said I was scared and shy. He spent the next three hours of his time dancing and chatting with me. Answering any question I had. He was so kind and I don't even remember his name which at the moment rather breaks my heart in light of them closing. It was back in 2009. They are the most thorough and kindest welcoming committee for new residents. I don't know how they came into existence which also saddens me now, but I hope this helps @Syo Emerald. 😊

Just really missing my Dad today when this song came up on my playlist. Always reminds me of him since he was my angel.

"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" L.M. Montgomery/Anne of Green Gables I've always been a bit obsessed over the Anne of Green Gables books and pretty much anything L.M. Montgomery has written. She was an incredible author and story teller. I think also full of so much wisdom and simple truth. ❤️

Ever have a morning where pajamas are the only outfit of choice?

Into the Mist

Just a quick photo of our little family while we were having a giggle at hubby's grumpy facial expression that would just not dissipate. 🤣🤣

Thank you! I think he was too, but I'm very biased when it comes to him. He was my best friend. He had to be resourceful since I imagine it wasn't easy to explain to his daughter the genetic condition she had that would cause many health issues throughout her life. Anyway, thank you. I think the quote holds much truth as well. 😊

"Compassionate listening involves the total engagement of the heart." From "Quaker Faith & Practice" by Britain Yearly Meeting I'm a Quaker and this has been one of my favorite quoted passages since I was a young girl. My Dad used the passage to comfort me since I was going deaf and terrified to forget the sound of his voice. It was scary, but he used this passage to explain that as a deaf person I learned how to do things differently. Instead of just listening with my ears, I listened with my eyes and heart. That it was a deeper and more fulfilling way of listening because that type of listening is the type that really feels and understands what is said instead of just listening with my ears. That he knew I would remember because I heard my loved ones more deeply with my heart than I ever did with my limited hearing.

My pet peeve for the day is when I go to share my latest blog post to my own facebook page only to find someone has reported the material of my blog as offensive to fb and now my entire blog is blocked. I can no longer share a simple blog about fashion, exploring and family in SL. I have a very small following and audience (almost non-existent in the grand scheme of things) so I'm just at a loss after blogging over five years this even happening. This is extremely disheartening because I took a break from blogging from January up til a few weeks ago because I've been ill. I began a completely new blog to celebrate this entire new beginning path I'm embracing in both my lives and this happens. It just doesn't feel too good because my little blog means so much to me. I'm sorry for such a pathetic sounding rant. I just feel disheartened.

I don't know anyone personally from the forum besides one very close friend and sister of mine. I've also noticed many forum posters that I admire haven't been around as much and it just isn't the same without them. @Maitimo was one of those posters for me too. I always loved the photos you shared in the Your Avatar section. Your photos are beautiful and inspiring. Whatever reason for leaving or taking a step back, taking care of one's wellbeing first is most important. Everything is secondary. That isn't running away. That is taking responsibility for oneself. I do wish everyone the best who has felt the need to leave or take that step back. Please realize you're not alone in that thinking. It's too bad such a well meaning and beautiful thread got sideswiped as it did.

My babygirl Wednesday and I having some mummy and daughter time around home in Belli!

I became my own pet peeve for awhile during this pandemic. January I found out I was passing another kidney stone with two very horrific trips to the ER from February to May. The news of the pandemic put me in an even darker place than the almost five months it took for the stone to pass. I've healed for the most part physically, but I'm still slowly working on the effect things have had on my emotional and mental state. I wish I could say I'm a strong person who easily moves past things, but I refuse to pretend to be what I'm not. I am so incredibly anxious and shy around others to begin with even is SL, but during this pandemic I started having anxiety attacks every time I logged into my old LyricalBookworm account. I tried eliminating everything that could cause the attacks including not signing in for months by making Dafadilia. Nothing had worked. I was so upset at myself for this, but we are all dealing with the pandemic in different ways. I finally with the encouragement of my hubby and sisters made a fresh beginning with Daffy here. It's been a very positive decision since new beginnings are needed at times. So I'm slowly getting better. I just wish the world could say the same thing with this pandemic. Anyway, thank you for letting me rant a bit. ❤️

Stroll Along the Bluebell Coast

Gentle Skies and Melodic Waves

Gentle Skies and Melodic Waves

Holiday at the Beach