.. ready to start ..

January 1, 2014 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

Now I’m ready to start
I would rather be wrong
Than live in the shadows of your song
My mind is open wide
And now I’m ready to start

Now I’m ready to start
My mind is open wide
And now I’m ready to start
You’re not sure
You open the door
And step out into the dark

Now I’m ready

Happy New Year!

2013 seemed to fly by for me in some aspects and creep along in others. It was a tremendously busy year that had a very difficult start and remained to be a bit like a roller coaster. I experienced lots of laughter with friends and cheered them on during beautiful life events. And other times, I felt like my heart was split open and all the happiness was draining out. I worked tirelessly with a dedicated team of people to bring the 2013 Relay For Life of Second Life event to the virtual world successfully. I met new people and developed close relationships; said goodbye to a few; and sadly lost contact with a couple of others. I fought to keep the happiness within me and managed to survive emotionally to end the year.

2014 is here… and I have hope in my heart that it will be a better year. My goal is to have more happy days than sad; more laughter than tears; and to hold on tightly to the friends I cherish. I am also hopeful that those friends that seemed to disappear once again resurface and that I have the opportunity to know them once again.

And for all of us, I hope that 2014 will bring love, success, happiness, laughter, and that special wishes will be blessed.

Hugs ❤

Sunshine

°•♫•°Listening to..”Ready to Start” by Arcade Fire°•♫•°

Credits:

Candy skin – America 02 from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing (The Arcade Gacha Event September 2013)

Spectral Eyes – Field from IKON by Ikon Innovia (faMESHed)

Dainty Black Lashes from Beetlebones by Suetabulous Yootz

Snuggle Party Hair (Exquisite Reds – Red – eye Flight) from Clawtooth by Bubbles Clawtooth (Collabor88)

Elan Wool Vest Shirt Classic from Tee*fy by Azure Electricteeth (Collabor88)

Knit Wammer Jeans – Skinny – Navy from U.F.O by Charming Meiler (Collabor88)

Fair Isle Wool Mukluks (Ash) from *BOOM* by Aranel Ah

AvEnhance Mesh Hands – Casual from Slink by Siddean Munro

Hands – Avatar Enhancement Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing

Opaque Gloss Fingernail Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from KOSH by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade Gacha Event December 2013)

Luna Ring [18] RARE from Shakeup! by Carrie Janick (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Christmas Tree Earrings from Pure Poison by Shaleene Kenin

Pose:

Hane Gentle Light from Marukin by Valencia Southard

Location:

Imaginaria, A Winter Sim

.. 2013 Christmas expo last minute shopping ..

December 15, 2013December 15, 2013 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

The 2013 Christmas Expo closes tomorrow, Sunday December 15th at 10am SLT. You have a little more time to see the beautifully decorated sims and visit all the shops before that time. I am featuring two exclusive dresses from one of the sponsors – Purple Moon. These dresses are each in a color that Poulet Koenkamp created especially for this event. The proceeds of the sales of these dresses along with two other choices all go to Relay For Life of Second Life benefiting the American Cancer Society. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to visit this event, head over to the four sims before it closes!

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Credits:

Candy Skin ~America 02 from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing
Deep Sky Eyes from Mayfly by Arkesh Baral

Dainty Black Lashes from Beetlebones by Suetabulous Yootz

AvEnhance Mesh Hands – Casual from Slink by Siddean Munro

Hands – Avatar Enhancement Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing

Pink Stars Fingernail enhancers for Slink Mesh Hands from Sol Existence by Sunshine Zhangsun

Luna Ring [18] RARE from Shakeup! by Carrie Janick (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Top:

Sakura Hair Teal from Miamai by Monica Outlander (group gift)

The Folded Golden Paper Letter Necklace ❤ (rare) from Olive by Naminaeko (The Arcade Gacha Event – March 2013)

Amelia Gown in Green/Toast from Purple Moon by Poulet Koenkamp (2013 Christmas Expo)

Pimp Your Pumps heels from GOS by Gospel Voom

Christmas Tree Earrings from Pure Poison by Shaleene Kenin

Pose: Tableau Vivant by LouLou Teichmann

Bottom:

Ange Hair ( Garnet) from D!va by Marisa Kira

With Love 2 Necklace from Earthstones by Abraxxa Anatine

Trinity Pearl Earrings – White/Platinum from Earthstones by Abraxxa Anatine

Marzia Gown in Blue from Purple Moon by Poulet Koenkamp (2013 Christmas Expo)

Pimp Your Pumps Heels from GOS by Gospel Voom

Pose: TBD

Location: 2013 Christmas Expo Event Sims

.. and the machine goes kach-ing! ..

December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 / Sunshine / Leave a comment

More finds from The Arcade Gacha Event – December 2013 round. You have until December 31st to visit and play the machines for these awesome finds!

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Credits:

Candy skin – America 02 from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing
Deep Sky Eyes from Mayfly by Arkesh Baral

Dainty Black Lashes from Beetlebones by Suetabulous Yootz

Laurie Hair w/ roots Sangria from Truth by Truth Hawks

Crop Sweater Pink from Luas Urban Style by ainaraluas

Holiday Kari Boy Shorts (V1) from [R3] by R3volt

AvEnhance Mesh Hands – Casual from Slink by Siddean Munro

Hands – Avatar Enhancement Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing

Candy Cane Fingernail Appliers for Slink Mesh Hands from KOSH by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade Gacha Event)

AvEnhance Mesh Feet – Mid from Slink by Siddean Munro

Feet – Avatar Enhancement Appliers for Slink Mesh Feet from Glam Affair by Aida Ewing

Sweater Toenail Appliers for Slink Mesh Feet from KOSH by Lynaja Bade (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Luna Ring [18] RARE from Shakeup! by Carrie Janick (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Christmas Tree Earrings from Pure Poison by Shaleene Kenin

Stuff:

The Trilby Dacha house (mesh) from Scarlet Creative by Charlotte Bartlett (Collabor88)

Bunny Chair – Rose – from Tableau Vivant by M4ri1yn Magic

Stag Chair – Black – from Tableau Vivant by M4ri1yn Magic

Shabby Paisley Rug – Mesh – from LISP by Pandora Popstar

Anna Wood Basket Dark rom LISP by Pandora Popstar

Snowflake Pillow Bunch – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Tree Candleholder – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Log Fire Fireplace from Nautilina by Eristic Strangelove

Monogram Stockings from [Commoner] by Emery Milneaux (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Plurkville Diorama Warm (Rare) from {Vespertine} by Amelie Knelstrom (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Geary Dresser – Bird from DIGS by Iris Maskelyne (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snowglobe (RARE) from iamai by Monica Outlander (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Dashing Through the Snow Chalkboard – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Hppy KuKu My Friend Penguin Boy & Girl from BCC by Vitamingirl (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Advent Calendar 2013 from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Recycled Wood Photo Frame – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

NOEL Letters with Branch Wreath – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Branch Wreath – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

The Forget Me Not Bedroom – Door Bed (RARE) from Olive by Naminaeko (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Snowflake Lantern – Advent Gift from Trompe Loeil by Cory Edo (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Modernis Mirror Gear from ONE GRID by ChooChoo Sieret (The Arcade Gacha Event)

The Forget Me Not Bedroom – Nightstand (full) from Olive by Naminaeko (The Arcade Gacha Event)

The Forget Me Not Bedroom – Nightstand (empty) from Olive by Naminaeko (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Music Snow Globe/Christmas (RARE) from floorplan by Tegan Serin (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Ornaments Garland from {vespertine} by Amelie Knelstrom (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Sleepy Bear from *BoOgErS* by Zen Zarco (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Ballerina Bear from *BoOgErS* by Zen Zarco (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Michonne Bear RARE from *BoOgErS* by Zen Zarco (The Arcade Gacha Event)

The Forget Me Not Bedroom – Floor Mirror from Olive by Naminaeko (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Hppy KuKu Backpack Peach from BCC by Vitamingirl (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Books from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Desk RARE from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Owl Lucky from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Gifts from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Hug a Mug from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Canes Pink from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Holiday Spirit Canes Blue from Zigana by Nalena Fairey (The Arcade Gacha Event)

Artist Reclaimed Chair [Dandelion Melody] from Flowey/Ohmai Collaboration between Flutter Memel and Anya Ohmai

Lace Curtain Xmas White Transparent from {anc} by aki69 (Christmas Expo 2013)

Frame (rare) from Erratic by Erratic Rain (The Arcade Gacha Event)