Ivanova Shostakovich

/me grabs random crampiness and random waking, feeling too hot, in the middle of the night, and heaves them both into the fire.

/me donates an extra fire.

If only you could just throw loads of bacon at them.

Among the many features of Black Dragon that are very useful for photography is the pose tool. You can be using any pose you own, and tweak things to your liking. Want more curve in the fingers holding an object? You can do that. Should one arm be more akimbo? You can do that. If you're wearing a bento mesh head, even your facial expression(s) can be adjusted more to your own liking.

I'm feeling icky and crampy. So I'm going to snuggle under a blanket, have some ginger ale, and watch The Good Place. Have a nice evening everybody.

Whoohooo! Look at you all scarlety and relaxenated!

This was my experience as well. I spent half an hour there. No one said anything in open chat.

There's nothing quite like being inside, cozy and warm, when it's raining outside, or for instance, during a sudden hail/sleet squall.

Car trouble Amanda?

What's the best way to hear of the when and the where? With this information I am sure to be there.

I went dancing tonight at The Mercury Room, dancing and profile reading. Although it may not look like I was laughing, I was. It's just that the photographer took so long.

You always seem to have a certain, dynamic elegance in so many of your photos.

I like your expectant look here. Or maybe your date has just appeared at the top of a long tall staircase. I think she'd like how you're looking at her.

I really like this shot, and I find the body application of this artform very intriguing. If you wanted to work more on it, and had the time, I'd like to see more.

Your wine appears to be talking to you. "Hmmmahh… everything will be better in the morning... I promise."

Darling, take me home.

Very nice work! I'm so glad you found what you were looking for.

Matty, I love everything about this. The words "... and the coffee?... please..." come into my mind. You make the dress look quite pretty. Where is it from? If you don't mind my asking...

Oh my! This lighting is fantastic.

I've got some hairstyles that include flexi parts. They're fun when I go dancing.

Ok, just a few more from that gorgeous hotel lobby set. "Hmmm.... Am I early? Where is she?..." "There you are!!" And one more that I liked.

Well, now everyone loves those jeans.

Oh do be careful. Someone else posted a photo in which I noticed a distant, foreboding figure on the road. Take care of yourself, and don't turn your back to doors.

@Scylla Rhiadralent me the use of this backdrop. Initially I just wanted to look at it since she made such a lovely photo with it. It took a bit of time before any inspiration came to me. After playing with some light settings, the place evoked in me a certain mood, reminding me of some past life events. I worked at setting up a couple held props, and took several photos, changing the framing and camera angle. Thank you Scylla.

I admire you for talking about this. I'd say the experiment was very successful. You learned a lot about yourself. You learned that you're a decent human being. And for that also, I admire you. I have, for the most part, remained true to myself in SL. I have tried a few experiments, exploring myself, in search of a darker side. I couldn't find it either. However, in not trying to change myself, I discovered that SL has changed me. I have changed, not because I tried to, but because I let it happen. In both worlds, I'm much more outgoing today than I used to be. I'll sometimes say the first thing that crosses my mind. I dress in ways I never used to. I feel good, and I'm happy.