I don't often put myself on a beach for a picture, it's not one of my favorite places in RL, so not really an option for me most of the time. However this dress, the first time I put it on all I could do was imagine holding the skirt up to my thighs and wading around on a calm beach, slipping in and out of the shadows of the palms nearby. Tonight, I allowed myself to indulge.

I think perhaps my eyes appear too large in this last shot. Hmm, something to adjust, and this week is full of adjustments. So much done already, and its only Monday. I hope you each had a wonderful start to your week, it is sure to bring amazing things.

Style Card:
Skin: Glam Affair
Hair: Truth
Pose: Everglow
Dress: Geometry (marketplace)
Eyes: LAQ

One of the hardest parts about working in SL, even as support, is that it is a 7 day a week job. There is no weekend, or TGIF, especially since Sundays and Tuesdays are so terribly tough for residents. Last week, however, I spoke to my manager and got a full week of vacation to do some work on me, and my own, for a change of pace.

I didn't do the normal stuff of SL, like some might of thought I would. I actually stayed away from SL. Even (mostly) away from plurk. At some point I realized that were it not for my job, and a very small handful of people that I care for, I don't think I would of come back at all. This makes me think I have been focusing on SL all wrong, that I have still taken *me* out of the equation and spend all of my time focusing on what other people want. I then looked just -two posts before this one- and saw myself saying the same exact thing! That I needed to focus on me...and then, I didn't even bother to do it!

So, I took the week off. I mean, off. I got a lot of extra sleep, did a lot more cleaning than my family is used to, and reconnected with a few people that aren't on the pc at all. It was nice, but the week is over. Last night I snuck in some time to work on my sim, finding myself with 2k more in prims than I had a few days before. Its not nearly done, but above is a picture of one of my favorite spots so far. The What Next bikes and furniture are so perfect for spring, once it decides to get here and stick around for a while. The mesh shirt and shorts were my vacation wear, I suppose tomorrow its back to the grind....can I leave the shorts on?

Dina's Duds:
Shorts: Mon Tissu
Shirt: ohmarie
Shoes: Ingenue
Skin: Glam Affair
Hair: Truth
Furniture: What Next

Sometimes gifts inspire the most unexpected photos. Gifts as simple as the offering of friendship, of course. The last few weeks I have been spending a lot of my time trying to find where I 'fit'. Where do I need to be, who do I need to be with, and what is it I am doing here in the first place? During that time I have the expected chaos of a whirlwind of emotions, and the influence of a dozen different voices telling me what they think I should or shouldn't do amplifies it daily.

However, sometimes...there is a friend that is calm and is simply there. Not always talking, not a constant chatter or questions or fishing or probing or...I could go on for days. Someone who reminded me that its ok to take time for yourself. I've always neglected myself more than anyone or anything else in my life. I think that should change. Even though its not about you, those of you that know who you are, I thank you for letting it be about me. I value you guys more than you know.

So today, the picture, the words, the song, please don't get offended. Its not about you. Today its about me. Big girls don't cry, except...when they do.


Dina's Duds:
Skin: Glam Affair
Hair: Elikatira
Tears: Izzies
Jewels: Finesmith
Lingerie: Zaara

It isn't exactly a holiday, this April Fools Day, but for the last few years I find myself paying far to close attention to it. Maybe next year, I finally won't. No one wants to play the fool....

Dina's Duds:
Dress: Son!a
Pose: Embody
Skin: Glam Affair
Hair: Elikatira
Location: Humanoid

I know these pics are a bit bright, but that's how I felt today...light, comfortable, happy. I tend to dress to reflect my mood and if I don't change at all, its a bad sign. Today I put on the new jeans that were just released by Maitreya. These are the best mesh jeans I have gotten so far, and I am actually glad I fat-packed them. I also picked up some of their new leggings and a skirt, so I am eager to start putting looks together with the new pieces. The more mesh I buy, the more I want to delete everything in my inventory that isn't mesh. A true pack rat cannot do this though...darn it.

I double meshed my outfit today, which can often cause problems. When I had the medium sized pants on and tossed on this shirt from coldLogic you could see the button in the center of the jeans poking through. Luckily the small was back far enough it no longer shows and I absolutely love the results. Shoes by Ingenue, accessories by Phoenix Rising and hair by Wasabi, pull this all together. Did you hear that? I put on accessories! Knock me over with a feather.....

The rest of my day was fabulous, it always is when I get to get out of the house and enjoy the spring weather. Its still a bit cold and crisp, but promises to be an amazing summer. Oh, and because I think music completely affects the mood and peoples day, here is what I've been listening to. For all you beautiful people, much love...

Dina's Duds:
Hair: Wasabi
Skin: Glam Affair
Shirt: coldLogic
Jeans: Maitreya
Shoes: Ingenue
Accessories: Phoenix Rising

ColdLogic released some fabulous new dresses today, I love a simple dress that I can be lazy about accessories with and this just screams to me not to add a thing. I've seen the hair on the feeds so I had to sneak by and pick it up, Elikatira never disappoints. I also stopped by and snagged the new Glam Affair skin. Anyone who has got skin shopping with me knows this is nothing short of a miracle, being able to demo and fast decide to purchase. I normally take days to ponder and debate before jumping into a new skin. However this one I fell in love with and hope to make it my summer skin. Its even a tad bit darker than normal for me. Imagine that....


Dina's Duds:
Skin: Glam Affair
Hair: Elikatira
Dress: coldLogic

This last week I slacked on so much online, from the blog to SL period, all because someone had the week off from work. Now that Sands is back at work, I should have more time to stay caught up again! Before his vacation, I had spent some time wandering the accessory fair and oh my goodness, my accessory folder is so much happier than it was before! I love all the pieces I found and included a couple here in this look. The dress is from Glam Affair and, while I don't often have occasion to dress up like this much, I had to have it. Oh, and look, a prim skirt that my hippy self could get into. Its gonna be a great weekend!

Hair: Fri.day
Skin: Belleza
Nails: Candy Nail
Dress: Glam Affair
Shoes:Nardcotix
Jewelry: Sigma
Eye Tat: Nemesis

So this is what happens when no one is on, and I am left alone to wander around shopping. I end up filling in some of the inventory I just cleaned out but oh my goodness sakes alive, it was worth it! I got a ton of jewelry from U&R Dogs and I love every piece, you will be seeing a lot of it coming up. In favor of my flats addiction, I picked up a couple colors of these from Ingenue as well as some of her other fabulous shoes. The outfit, wearing My Boyfriends Jeans from Milk Motion and I have to say, I think they are one of my favorite pairs of jeans period! Top from Glam Affair, there is more to come from them as well. This is just the tip of the iceberg, heaven help SC!!

Dina's Style Card:
Shirt: Glam Affair
Jeans: Milk Motion
Necklace: U&R DOGS
Shoes: Ingenue
Hair: Fri.day
Skin: Belleza
Pose: Fri.day