4 Calling Birds? -- Featuring Crie Style, Image Factory, XH, MG, Son!a, In-Pose!, .::Shellac

In my little part of the world, the Southern US - South Carolina, or maybe when I was younger, influenced by people and thoughts that were more Northern, I learned the 12 Days of Christmas with the 4 Calling Birds as day four.

I had never heard of this species of bird, however, and never really paused to figure out what exactly a calling bird was. Needless to say, I was glad to find out it had nothing to do with euphemisms for things children shouldn't know!

It made me think of other things we say, things we've heard and just repeat, and how sometimes we might be repeating something uncouth or unkind and not even know it. I think that may be even more true when we share with people all over the world.

A calling bird doesn't really exist, I learned. It's an Americanization of the word 'COLLY' bird. And a colly bird doesn't have any special significance. They fly abundantly in flocks, and in the US, they're simply called black birds.

I really wasn't thinking of being a colly bird when I put this outfit together but as I talk about the children's song and the bird, and look at this unique little dress from In-Pose! I see a resemblance. And yes, I said In-Pose. Ms. Trinity Graves offers clothing as well as terrific poses now!

I used my shorter avi for this pose series and ended up taking more photos than I ever take. I just felt the fun in the moment and had one of those shutterbug moments. I love digital photography on here as well as off line, as we can take so many photos and find the best later without so much expense for film!

It's interesting, looking into the origin of words. Interesting to me anyway. I love the interaction with so many people in Second Life that I can hear phrases and word choices I never knew. I love the chance to work with designers who have great ideas, new ideas, fun ideas, and people who just enjoy life.

Live! Laugh! Love!

Featuring Crie Style Caerus from J&A Expo

Featuring IMaGE Factory Message Bag Love Set from J&A Expo

Featuring XH Burbank Hat from J&A Expo

Featuring MG Necklace Tiffany Back Necklace 1 Silver from J&A Expo

Featuring Son!a Madie Earrings Silver Onyx from J&A Expo

Also Featuring In-Pose! Belle

- Belle Boots

- Belle Coatdress

Also Featuring .::Shellac Put on Your Face (Intensity)

1. [Mirror's Enigma]: Freya Peach Skintone

2. [Mirror's Enigma]: Freya Cat EyeShadow

3. MADesigns: Eyelashes - Simplicity

4. MADesigns: Eyes Confidence - Blonde Ambition

5. Face Paint: Classic Square Prim Nails

6. Amacci Hair: Celine

7. SAAL Poses

Life Is In the Details -- Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] and N-Core

I think it's easy to lose sight of the direction I'm headed. It's something I find easy to do on or off line. I set goals. I learned that idea some long time ago in a galaxy far far away but it doesn't mean that I do it regularly or that I do so successfully. I'd like to think I did, but I know I falter.

I do like to daydream. Maybe it's not so strange that my daydreams have very little to do with reality or goal setting. I don't know what the content of a daydream should be or if some psychologist somewhere has defined it. I know that my daydreams often include things in life I know I won't be able to do, but would love to do.

Whether I'm looking forward to a future that I can control or dreaming about one that is unlikely, I realize that I rarely pay attention to the details of those thoughts. Broad strokes make sense in the thinking phase of decisions. I would like to be recognized as a Second Life Top Model. I would like to visit Ireland. Both are true. Both exclude any details. Yet, I could sit and ponder for hours on either of those short sentences.

When I look back at things I've done or places I've traveled or people I've known, my brain dances. Memories are funny little things, and in them, the scent of a moment or the song of a moment make a difference and that moment stores away in our mind till something triggers it, and we remember every casual nuance and every precious thing.

Maybe the skills to dream and the means to remember come from very different parts of the brain, or utilize different synapses. There's probably some scientific answer at the molecular level. Meanwhile, I daydream with big ideas, and I reflect down to the minutiae and find both satisfying. I know, as I sit and type, life really exists in the details, so whatever happens, I'll have those treasured bits and bites of data to hold on to for the rest of my existence.

Featuring [Mirror's Enigma] Luisa Collection

-Luisa Shirt Jester

-Luisa Skinny Jeans Jester

N-Core Shae Gold

Kyxe Alabaster Skin

Kyxe Cherry Blossom for Pale Skin

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. EMO-tions: Audrey

3. Candy Nail: Chidori Gold

4. [White Widow Face Tattoo]: Petals Gold/Black wo/eyeshadows

5. SAAL Poses