Staying Cool In the Summer Heat

The summer heat is hard to beat most days. It totally sucks to get sweaty and over heated. I find that the best way to stay cool on some of the hottest days is to spend some time in a nice cool pool. 

The smell of the chlorine is one that I have always associated with summer. It totally reminds me of the days when I was younger, spending my summer days, in the family pool, with friends, laughing and splashing, or just relaxing in the cool clear water. 

The pool is also a great place to contemplate life. Just floating on the surface, listening to the rhythm of the filter an pump. The slight lapping of the water on the steps out. And feeling almost weightless as you float. It is enough to clear the negative thoughts from the mind. 

And of course there is just fully relaxing, while getting some sun. Just let the mind empty as you get a good tan. All your troubles can float away if only for a few hours. 

Really no matter what kind of day you've had. harsh or good, if the temperature was high, take a dip.

Rose Calhoun

Photo taken at: **Private** in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: Hot

Body: Belleza Freya

Head: Lelutka Kaya

Hair: Truth Scout

Skin: [PF] Hazel

Tattoo: Artoo's Rose Lisette

Make-up: Izzies

Clothing: Melody Lia

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Cybernetic Dreams

 Some times the real world is not as perfect as we would like it to be. Some times things happen that can make life harder. I would like to live in a world where all are accepted, and all accidents can be fixed, so long as the individual wants the repair.

Just imagine how amazing the world around us could be with such technology that could make lives better. Imagine how far the reach of human kind could expand. 

Just think of the other amazing technologies that could be made to increase the benefit of the lives of humanity. In travel, medical use, and even just entertainment. 

Although, that technology can also be sued to harm, kill, and destroy. Would the benefits of such technology out weight the potential dangers?

We humans do tend to fight over anything that could benefit all of us, as we attempt to make it our own for financial gain. Perhaps it is best that we leave the extreme fields of science and technology alone. 

Natalie Baker

All photos taken at Sunny's Photo Studio in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: Cybernetic

Backdrop:  The Beginning by Foxcity

Body: Maitreya Lara

Head: Lelutka Nova

Eyes: Neo Kitch Matsumoto Cyber Eye 2.0

Hair: Truth Astra

Arms: ContraptioN SK3LET0

Skin: The Skinnery

Tattoo: [sYs] - Dark Angel

Make-up: Izzies, ThisIsWrong, & Beauty's Booty

Clothing: :::c*C*c::: Cyber05_Pink, 

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Family

 It is true that we do not get to choose our family. That is true of both our blood family, and the family that we find out in the word, at least in my opinion.

We are drawn to those that make us whole makes us happy, though the trip to fnd that family can be long, bumpy and painful, I find that trip to be fully worth it. 

Some can feel like kids of your own. They make you want to protect them and teach them better ways to the end goal than through the trials you faced yourself.

Some can feel like siblings being your equal that you can chat with about common interests, or work out hard adult problems. 

And of course there are our four legged furry family members, that may protect us just as much as we want to protect them., 

Finding that place where you fit in, with great people can be a life long search. But it is a search that is well worth it in the end. Just remember that you will get what you put in to that family dynamic. 

Natalie Baker

Lazy Day

 I totally snuck in a lazy day.  Don't tell anyone though. I am supposed to keep myself busy working on house work today on my day off. I just cannot seem to get myself out of bed though. Oh well., everyone should get a lazy day every now and then, right?

Besides, there is always tomorrow. 

Rose Calhoun

Photo taken at<Sunny's Photo Studio in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: Hot

Body: Belleza Freya

Head: Lelutka Kaya

Hair: Truth Brazen

Skin: [PF] Hazel

Tattoo: Artoo's Rose Lisette

Make-up: Izzies

Clothing: Melody Ruby

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Work Never Ends

There is no rest for the wicked, or so they say. I am not sure who came up with that, Obviously, they were never that busy. I don't rest often, but I assure you, I don't have time to be "wicked". I find myself answer emails and messages from my work at all hours and in all places. 

 Perhaps a better phrase would be "Rest is for the weak." I get little rest myself, and I am far from being anyone's doormat. 

Anniasha Kanpeki

Photo taken at<Sunny's Photo Studio in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: #Baeselfie

Body: Maitreya Lara

Head: Lelutka Ceylon

Hair: Truth Coral

Skin: The Skinnery

Make-up: Izzies, Cazimi, CF< ::Loa::

Clothing: Rosary Paige - Blue Lara, Equal Tiffany Platdorms, Meva Sharon Bracelets and Necklace, Michan Armlets, [POM] earings

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Alone in the City.

Spending time  traveling can be so much fun. But then you can also get home sick. Especially, late at night when all the fun of the day is at its end and you are left alone to dwell on the thoughts that remain. 

 At least its a fantastic view when looking out the window! 

Cait Kelly

Photo taken at<Sunny's Photo Studio in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: Alone in the City

Body: Maitreya Lara

Head: Lelutka Lilly

Hair: No_Match No_Hint

Skin: The Skinnery

Make-up: Izzies

Clothing: Scandalize, Melilla

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Falling in Dreams

 

Dreams in which we are falling are some of the most common dreams.  We wake up before we hit the bottom, some times in a cold sweat. There is a belief that dreams of this nature are a subconscious feeling that our lives are out of control. 

What ever the reason for these dreams, they happen, and can give us a rush as we can imagine the wind rushing through our hair as we drop, right up to the heart quickening realization of the landing that a waits us. 

No Matter how the fall begins, either a dive into the abyss, or even just stepping off, the ending of such a dream seems to be the same. 

A sudden stop that brings us back to the waking world.  I know my life is not in order, and perhaps that is why I don't have dreams of falling. I know my life is in disarray and so my subconscious does not feel the need to let me know. 

Natalie B      

All photos taken at Sunny's Photo Studio in Second Life

Photo Pose Labeled: Falling 1

Backdrop:  The Beginning by Foxcity

Body: Maitreya Lara

Head: Lelutka Nova

Hair: No_Match No_Cradle    

Skin: The Skinnery

Tattoo: [sYs] - Dark Angel

Make-up: Izzies & ThisIsWrong

Clothing: Blueberry Dynamite Jacket with Pockets and Leggings

Edited in Adobe Photoshop CS4