Too long.

Pose : Part of the Cane AO.

Location : -Arranmore-

Cane : [ContraptioN]xSLC Bento AO Gentleman's Cane System 

I've been doing a lot of thinking about the different types of masks we wear. I know there's going to be a few of you that don't feel like you wear masks, but if you search deep enough, I think you'll have no choice but to agree that sometimes it's a necessity, even if you're meaning the best for you and everyone around you.

For the most part, I try to remain pretty unguarded. I like to think I see people in their best light - but I am easily affected by the language someone uses and their ways of expressing themselves... and if I get the feeling that there's someone not being 100% real with me, I'll throw a mask up too, and mirror that back to them. 

There are also times where we plaster on a smile and act like everything is okay, when in reality, maybe we're not quite as okay as we'd like everyone to believe.

There's been a myriad of losses in the community lately thanks to depression, anxiety, suicide and general negativity around mental health. I feel like it's important to continue to address these issues consistently and constantly, not to shame, but to bring to light the fact that although someone can appear fine, they may be fighting a battle you're unaware of.

I want to throw out a reminder that just because you feel alone, it doesn't mean that you are alone. There is NO SHAME in reaching out. It will not weaken you!

I can't express how saddening it is that we haven't worked out how to support each other through these tough times. How we haven't learned to see the sorrow in someone's smile, or the hurt in their eyes, enough to reach out a hand for them to hold when their pain becomes to much for them to bear.

Please, be as kind as you can to each other. 

We are all here for a reason... we're all a little bent out of shape. Let's start today by showing compassion, to ourselves and each other.

xoxo.

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Hair : Tableau Vivant // Charlize hair @ Collabor88

Mask : {-Maru Kado-} Crow Mask set @ TMD

Jacket : not so bad . mesh . GABRIEL suit blazer  @ TMD

Pants : -David Heather-Lio Pants @ TMD

Boots : fame femme: Leon Boots 

Coming through.

Pose & Dogs : .Focus Poses. Couple 27

Location : D 0 X

I can't describe the feeling of contentment I have right now.

To say the last week has been a rollercoaster of emotions would be an understatement, even by my standards. If you've been reading for a while, you'll know that I barely left my platform for two years. It seems that stepping out of my box has ruffled a few feathers, and I'm okay with that. Those who know me, will continue to. Those that don't perhaps never will.

This last week I literally bumped souls with someone. At first, I was naturally cautious.

The more we talked and the more patient they were, the easier it has been for me to open up.

I'm not scared to say anything.

I'm not worried that I might be too much, or not enough.

As things stand right now, holding hands and walking is enough, and I cannot thank them enough for their understanding of me, their time spent with me allowing me the space for creativity and ranting and all the things that make me feel good.

I'm  not stifled. I'm still free.

And it feels really, really fucking nice.

All of the things, SantiClaus :

Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body 

Skin : Tableau Vivant \\ Fabio applier 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Daniel

Eyes : -SU!- Lythion Eyes

Hairbase : Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Hair :  Modulus - Julius Hair (FREE Fatpack @ Consent)

Coat/Hoody/Shirt :  fame femme: Pit Coat @ TMD

Jeans :  Legal Insanity - Lynch black jeans w/bandana

Boots : [Deadwool] Patmos boots

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : LAQ Bento - Motion Capture - Scarlet 

Skin : Insol: face Vera, ST03 'Peach' 

Birthmark : [okkbye] dewy blushers (catwa & omega)

Eyes :  -SU!-Delora Eyes Fatpack /ULTRARARE/ (Gacha) 

Bindi & Nose Ring : :: SAGA :: Wonderland Jewel Set @ Kustom9

Hair : *barberyumyum*93 

Coat : NIU - Cotton coat @ Liaison Collaborative

Sheep Bag :  =Zenith= Sheep Head Bag (Note : This is a really old gacha item, not sure if still available)

Leggings : Blueberry - Cake - Tight Leggings 

Boots & Socks : #EMPIRE - Luculia @ Winter Trend

Move in closer.

Pose & Held Gifts : *!R.O!* 'Tis the Season

Props : Gifts on table : {moss&mink}  All that Glitters - Gift Pile (classic) @ The Arcade

Table : {anc} NOEL. :  feather table (Gacha)

Rug :  {anc}  NOEL. :  frilled furrug  (Gacha)

Stool :  {anc} NOEL. :  hoofs ladder chair (Gacha)

Candles : {moss&mink}  All that Glitters - Candle Red @ The Arcade

Frame : BALACLAVA!! Milton Gold Frame

Fireplace : ChiMia:: Ephemeral Fireplace 

Tree :  {anc} NOEL. :  tears tree / 9Li RARE (Gacha)

Pup, Sled & Reindeer : O.M.E.N -Christmas Morning @ Tannenbaum 

"Don't get your tinsel in a tangle!"

I understand that this season means different things depending on your religion and culture, and I'm okay with wishing people "Happy Holidays" or "Seasons Greetings" if it means they feel included, because ultimately, that's what this season is all about.

I also think it has a lot to do with being kind, giving not receiving and if you do receive, receive gracefully and gratefully.

I don't think it takes much to be a pleasant human. Maybe a little more effort, and though I'll be first to admit I've made bunches of mistakes in the past, I'm going forward with the notion that it's worth the effort. We just need to know when to draw the line, which for me is a constant work in progress. 

Please take this as an opportunity to love each other, to pass on the spirit of joy and happiness to those around you. Winter can be a tough season to get through, and sometimes it's easy to fall into a grumpiness or a depression, so remember that when you're talking to people. There's so many reasons to be sad, or melancholy. Be the reason for someone to smile today.

All of the things, SantiClaus : 

Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body 

Skin : Tableau Vivant \\ Fabio applier 

Head :  CATWA HEAD Daniel

Eyes : -SU!- Lythion Eyes

Hairbase : Stealthic - Male Hairbase

Hair :   Stealthic  - Like Lust

Ears : L'Etre - Ringed mesh ears

Tattoo : Isuka : Drifter

Undies :  Mossu - Kevin.Underwear

All of the things, Pickle : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Essences - Rachel 

Head : CATWA Catya

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eyes :  LOTUS. Lovely Eyes @ The Chapter Four

Brows : Viena :: Perfect Eyebrows Grey @ Bodyfy 

Blush : Izzie's - Winter Blush (Former Gift)

Ears :  ^^Swallow^^  Pyramid Ears

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Glossy Pout

Hair :  #Foxy- Mondaze.

Antlers : Astralia - Funny holidays gacha (the holidays deer) RARE (Gacha)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Sasuke Tattoo. @ Man Cave

Panties : .:villena:. - Red Thong  (Group gift)

Lights : :Moon Amore: FALALALA Socks&Lights @ Collabor88

Socks : fame femme: Winter socks - Maitreya - RARE (Gacha) @ Liaison Collaborative

I don't wanna die today.

Pose : FOXCITY. Mens - Play Ball-4

Background & Props : [Bad Unicorn] No Parkin' Backdrop @ The Mens Dept.

[Bad Unicorn] No Parkin' Helmet @ The Mens Dept.

Ra Ya Designs : Drunk Boy 2

.:revival:. empty beer bottles

All of the things : 

Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body (UPDATED!! v4.3!! Delivered Automatically!)

Skin : Clef de Peau.Gaston [CATWA] @ The Mens Dept.

Head :  CATWA HEAD Stanley (UPDATED!! 3.0!! Visit a redelivery terminal!)

Eyes : Go&See * MOH10 * Catwa Eyes Hunt Gift

Ears :   ^^Swallow^^  Rox Ears

Hair base : Stealthic - Male Hairbase 

Beard : Beusame // Beard V49  @ The Mens Dept.

Cap : Beusame //  Zaddy & Wasted Hat @ The Mens Dept.

Hoodie : .::S::.: Raw Cut Denim  @ The Mens Dept.

Pants : :PARKER: ADRIEN JACKET @ The Mens Dept.

Boots : fame femme: Leon Boots @ The Mens Dept. 

What you gonna be?

Pose : -{fM}- Gaming - Just like Dad

Props & Background : anxiety %goodnight @ SaNaRae

[Bad Unicorn] Shoreditch Startup @ The Mens Dept

.Birch Neon Gamer Wall Display @ The Mens Dept

!six o'clock! chair 05 (Gacha)

+Half-Deer+ Fast Food Clutter @ Collabor88

[high v.] pizza tony open

[Bad Unicorn] 'No Text' Heart Pizza (Gacha)

Lufen (Little Man) is wearing :

Body & Hands : ~ToddleeDoo - Baby (v.3.8a) with the Nappy Shrinkeedoo

Head :  ~ToddleeDoo Baby Mesh Head #Bento - ALICE

Hair : [taketomi]_Tama

 Jumper : [Toasty] - Hoodie 

Pants : Enchantique. Payton Jeans

Socks :  :BoWillow: Lounge Socks

All of the things :

Body & Hands : [SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body

Skin : STRAY DOG - LEWIS - TONE 02 @ The Mens Dept

Head :  CATWA HEAD Stanley

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : LOTUS. Breeze Eyes @ The Toddleedoo Fair

Septum : MONS / MESH - Mystic Collection 

Ears :   ^^Swallow^^  Gauged Ears

Hair & Hairbase : Modulus - Valdes Hair @ The Mens Dept

Beard : Beusame // Beard V22 @ The Mens Dept

Tracksuit : fame femme: Dilan Sport set @ The Mens Dept

Sneakers : [VALE KOER] HEATUP SNEAKERS @ The Mens Dept

Burnin' it down.

Pose : Magnifique - Barbarian Warrior 5