Days of Summer

Hi Peeps!

Like many of my SL/Plurk friends, where I live has been ridiculously hot. We even beat our 2006 record of the hottest day of the year! (I don't remember the temp lol) So most of the time is spent in the doors where theres nice cool air from the A/C and then usually in the evenings at least 3 times a week we walk down to the beach for a stroll on the boardwalk. In world of course we don't feel the temperatures on the sims lol so it can rain, snow, be sunny, hot or cold & our Av's don't care lol

In RL I have had a bunch of things going on. From BBQ's to family gatherings that last until like midnight! It's fun though and I arrange the get togethers because some family members are going through rough times, so I figure let's all chill, dance, chat and have fun! Today we had a get together but unfortunately, when we decided to go to the festival down the road, it decides it's going to pour!! Everyone said oh it will pass & then we can go. Let's just say oh it stopped but then came back with a vengeance. Some of us took the bus home, especially for me so I'd not get sick. The bus situation was a pain unfortunately people can be rude & act like they cant see me in the wheelchair! Oh well at least most of the day was a blast :)

In SL I have gone exploring, shopped a tiny tiny bit at sale type events and still trying to figure out how I want my land since my original idea/plan involves things I don't have. I also finished the seasons hunt and got a few things from the Poupee hunt which I'll finish up in the next few days. My new house has space for a kitchen, the one I have is quite primmy (long story of regret why I have it) and I'm a bit picky about kitchens. Hopefully I will have the one I want once I can save some money. I'm also going to re-open a shop but for transaction purposes am thinking of using an alt. Also it will take forever for me to make all the releases I wanted for opening so I shall just start with what I have!

Anyways I hope you're all doing well, keeping cool, enjoying both RL and SL!
Till next time,
xoxox Renee

SL Camping Trip

Hello Lovelies,

It's been awhile since I last wrote an entry on this blog, but now that's going to change since I will be doing lots of fun things in both lives that I can report here for you to read.

On June 14th I got a notice in the group for my bestie's land. It read: Attention! and then the instructions were to pack up and bring some bug spray. That night, though technically it was now the 15th as it was after midnight we were teleported to the camping ground. My bestie had rezzed a skydome that made ya feel like you were outdoors, and it was decorated with tents, grass, trees, rocks, logs with pillows for sitting around the fire, there were smores, marshmallows to roast, hotdogs, hot cocoa, beer and soda. Options for everyone! We had such a blast telling stories, playing games, chatting etc ... The next day we had the kiddos do a scavenger hunt, what they thought were just decor rocks, were actually cleverly placed hunt prizes! That night after the hunt we ate some more, chatted, and read stories again. It has been such a blast being on this camping trip considering I hate camping in RL lol Tonight was our last night, we took some awesome pictures for memories, (I will post one here when my bestie puts them on flickr) and then cleaned up so we could go home. Now I'm sitting here waiting for my bestie to come back from being afk so we can finish decorating her land for SL summer!

Till next time, <3 Renee

Weekend of Fun!

Hello My Peeps!

Its been awhile since I wrote here. How are things with you? Hopefully good! This weekend for me was pretty fun. I played board games on Friday & Today (Sunday, altough its technically Monday since it's past midnight). My cousin won on Friday and then I won today's game. The only crappy part really was the snowstorm which caused me major pains as thats just how I get during crappy weather, but at least playing the game kept me a bit distracted!

I also loved a bunch of things that were released for the weekend type events/deals, and for Spruce up your Space in SL. I spent Saturday late night (went into Sunday) listening and laughing while my bestie was drunk on voice lol She was beyond hilarious thats for sure.

Then today (Sunday), my aunt, uncle and two cousins came over for the day to hang out. We talked, ate dinner, laughed our asses off because we're all a bunch of jokesters lol it was so much fun. I laughed soo much at times I couldn't breathe for a second lol My cousin also demonstrated some funny stuff that happened on the weekend at his tae kwon do tournament. What a blast!

Now I sit here in world, looking at my sleeping kitty and trying to decide on what to pick up before the good deals of the weekend are up. I'm also deciding on a house. There were a few from different stores released this weekend but I'm in love with others. Better yet I'll stick with my cute one called Hope from *Funky Junk*.
Hope your weekend was great! till next time,
Renee

Spring Is In the Air

Hiya Lovelies!

I sorta needed to just come and write stuff, because some major family dramas occured today that have left my stress level to an extremely high number.

In the real world it is still very cold and snowy because for many of us it is the awful season of winter lol can you tell its my fave season? *rolls eyes*... In SL however, the island where I live has turned into Spring. We have pretty green grass and some of my neighbors have already begun to redecorate. I haven't quite fully decided on my plan for my decor but I'm sure it'll be cute. I do however have my summer decorating ideas ready for when the time comes so that will be easier.

I may or may not get a new house/prefab for spring. My hope one is quite cute and will do the trick, it's from Funky Junk (great store). I'm also loving the latest house released there, but it won't work prim wise. I also have some giftcards for a few furniture stores so once I get those redeemed I will have pretty new furniture yay! I think decorating for spring will bring my mood/spirits higher.

Ok enough rambling for me, I'm going to go stare at my land! till next time...xoxox Renee

Get the Layered Look with Any Viewer

Hi Peeps!

Ok so we all love the layered look, or well a lot of us do lol Like a cute dress with a cardigan, or a sweater added to a top & jeans etc But not all of us like to use the viewer 2 series of SL, and many use third party viewers that don't include the add/multiple layers option.

So my brain being its usual over thinking self, saw that some of my jeans in my inventory come on the underpants layer and then I remembered that most shirts come on all layers. So I thought to myself, ok if I wear my jeans on the underpants layer & wear a tank top on the shirt and pants layers then I can add a hoodie on the jacket layer. It totally worked lol

I then tried with a dress. This time I used the shirt layer, underpants layer and the prim skirt. Then the cardigan was on the jacket layer with its prim parts.

So it might not always work with every item or outfit you have or want to wear, but for many outfits you can totally layer using the viewer of your choice! Thank goodness for designers that give us clothes on all layers!

Christmas with my SL Family!

After tons of issues getting dressed....

I teleported to my sister's house! There was my niece, and two sisters sitting and waiting for me. Even Santa showed up to leave us some coals with presents in them :O it was fun! In between SL crashing, not responding, not rezzing, glitching etc we opened presents and took pictures.

Everyone loved the cute little sweetly written notecards I wrote for them. Each one was personal to the person. Then my little niece opened her presents because kids come first! We all got to open our presents, and were so very thankful and excited! Lots of great goodies but most of all great memories made, laughs, fun and just an overall good time shared.

Next on the list besides shopping & inventory sorting, is to wrap/box the rest of the presents for some of my friends! Anyways hope your weekend went well! xoxox

Renee <3

Letter to SLanta!

Dear SLanta,

Hope you are having a great day! I'm sure you're making sure everything on your to do list is getting done, as well as doing the run through before the big day. I love this time of year and not because I get pressies if I'm good, but because I love decorating as well as seeing decorations everywhere. Festive movies and music everywhere you turn, it's wonderful!

xoxox Renee xoxox
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Now every year I get asked the same question. What do you want for Christmas?
Well the truth is I want everyone to be happy and healthy. For everyone to be surrounded by joy, laughter and to be in a cozy home with delicious food. I also pray for those who don't get those luxuries and hope that communities will get together to help them. I want the holidays to be great for people in both the physical and virtual worlds.

Now for those of my silly loving friends and family that ask me every year in SL what I want for Christmas, here is a tiny paste list for you to choose from. I also love giftcards. This is my personal wishlist that I use to save up for the items. You don't have to get me anything as your friendship is more than enough but for those that like to give gifts, the list is a guide to what I like :)

Now its time for me to continue my sl Christmas shopping and wrap things up in cute boxes!!