Here she goes again!

Pose : ++Vetrovian  Poses - Christmas Trick++

Decor : dust bunny . present pile

dust bunny . vintage sleigh . with gifts

DRD lazy Christmas chair

DRD christmas decoration - #WHATEVER

*HEXtraordinary* Nope Cat - Mistletoe Hat

{anc} NOEL. :  tears tree / 9Li RARE

I'm stealing people left and right at the moment, and I'm not even sorry! Today I'm joined by Maka, who is mostly naked around me.

OK... calm down! He started it by using a candycane for his man-bit and I just continued the theme in the name of Christmas! You're very welcome for this most recent show of his manhood!

Yesterday I wrote a bit that lead to a whole different wave of thinking, because hi, I'm Pickle, and my brain never stops.

For a long, long time I've felt absolutely fucking exhausted. I've spoken many times about my spoons, (original post >Here<) and how sometimes I just don't have the energy to deal with people, but recently I've made some changes in my life which has enabled me to spend more time with people who don't take from my cutlery drawer and who enrich my life... and I've also noticed that I've been more open to meeting and spending time with people who aren't directly "in my circle".

I really feel as though this is a direct result of cutting loose those who take. Granted, just because I feel drained by someone, doesn't mean everyone is going to be drained by them. Still, because I'm no longer hiding from those who constantly demand my attention and 'services', I have more space in my life to do things I actually want to do.

I'm not saying this is entirely the fault of other people, either. It's taken me a while to figure out that just because you CAN do something for someone else, doesn't mean you should.. and you should never feel like you have to agree or disagree with something, just because you feel like it's the right thing to do for them. Selfish is something I have always struggled with, and in an attempt to be selfLESS, I was giving too much through fear of not being accepted by others... and the real acceptance had to come from me.

Lawd.

Am I on my soapbox again?

I use this blog sometimes as an outlet, and I know that a lot of this won't make sense to everyone, but it helps me to figure out what's going on with the changes I'm making for me.. and if anyone relates then that's a bonus.

-kicks the soapbox and wanders off-

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project (babyface)

Skin : Go&See * Candy * For Powder Pack

Blush : Avoixs - Winter Blushes @ B U S A N

Lipstick : Go&See * AmCold * Lipstick ~ Genus @ Girl Power

Eyes :   LOTUS. Nocturnal Eyes (previously at N21) 

Hair : bonbon - kelly hair 

Hat : [Atomic] Happy Hats_Let's Be Festive! - Tree Trimmings 2 @ The Epiphany

Glasses : NS::  DeerLove SHADES (1L Gift!)

Tattoo : DAPPA - Machina Tattoo.@ B U S A N

Stockings & Lights : :Moon Amore: FALALALA Socks&Lights (Cherry)

The long way.

Pose : Go&See * Evoca * 1

Background : CMYK// baby Pink subway @ Access

There's not gonna be much yapping from me today, purely because there's quite a bit of information that I neeeeed to show you!

Onwards!

xoxo

 Go&See * Evoca * Poses available at the mainstore.

Also, it's worth noting that there's two versions of the tattoo I'm showcasing today from Dappa. The one shown is a LIMITED option, and there's also a sleeves-only option that doesn't include the chest piece shown on the one below. Both are amazingly delicate and I highly recommend them!

All of the things : 

Body : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : GENUS Project - Genus  Bento head  - Mocap (BETA!)

Skin : [okkbye] bunnie 

Eyes : HERMONY / EYES OF THE BEHOLDER @ TMD

Hair : TRUTH HAIR Jayla [Old Group Gift]

Earphones/Headband : S e a r e n - Cat Headphones (1L Gift!)

Choker : #SHOOK - Identity Choker {DOLL}

Tattoo : DAPPA - Belvoir V2 Tattoo.@ Limit8

Top & Skirt : evani. - Nicole @ Kustom9

Backpack : {CowTea} #1 [Black]SweetAngel BackPack (Gacha)

Socks & Shoes : :Moon Amore: Sunset / flats & socks

MiniKini (Right) : Luder! Miyu Microkini 

On the Prairie.

Pose : FOXCITY. Numb-2

Location (& Dog) : Whimberly

Growing up, I'd be forced to religiously watch "Little House on the Prairie" where my family and I would sprawl out on the big, brown ugly sofa and enjoy Laura Ingalls Wilder growing up, often painfully embarrassingly, with her family.

A little known fact is that I was named after her in real life and despite that, I never really invested much into the whole plot & such, but I'll always remember the start of the show where the character of Laura (& her own siblings) ran over the fields. This image brings back the memory of the show for me, and all those Sundays where I would complain and begrudgingly sit down with my parents and my siblings. I kind of wish I had those back again and of course, what girly girl wouldn't want to frolic about in a field dressed in a pretty floaty skirt chasing a cute dogger around?

I hope you're as filled with peace & pleasant reminiscence as I am when you look at this image.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : NOT FOUND - YUMI SKIN PEACH  (CATWA) @ Sense Event

Body Skin : [theSkinnery] Maitreya Skin Applier - peach

Head : CATWA Lona

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : LOTUS. Vision Eyes (Gacha)

Freckles :  Bossie. freckles & star stickers

Eyebrows : Bossie. alice eyebrows 

Septum : :: SAGA :: Thick Septum @ Whore Couture Fair 8

Hair : [BURLEY]_Octavia

Headpiece : :MoonAmore: SwanLake / Feather Tiara (Pure) (Gacha) @ The Arcade

Choker : Hazy. UsagiNyan. Choker. Pink (Gacha)

Dress : 01. ERSCH - Dolly Gacha MAITREYA RARE DRESS+OVERDRESS (Gacha) @ The Dollhouse

Nails : Astralia - Compatible mesh nails system

Nail Polish : Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Astralia - The French One

Boots : #EMPIRE - Nelumbo (Previously at C88, allow time to transfer to mainstore!)

Christmas cheer.

Pose : FOXCITY. Milk Bath-5 (Edited with Animare)

Props : {moss&mink} Pod Chair @ The Kawaii Project

:DH: Santa Art

Xmas Sack Over The Shoulder by Melli Imako

Naughty & Nice mugs (holdable) from  {moss&mink}  Whispers @ Pocket Gacha 

dust bunny . present pile & tree cookies

The Loft - Casolare Fireplace Ivory

{what next} Nordic Stockings

I'd like you to imagine I'm Mrs Claus.

My husband, Santa, has obviously been very busy making the children of the world happy. The last month has been especially hard while he tries to get all his deadlines met, and his Elves have been needier than ever. Not to mention Rudolf caught a cold and his nose wasn't shining nearly as brightly as it should have been, so I've been in the kitchen concocting potions (mainly chicken broth) to try and make him better in time for Christmas Eve.Unfortunately for me and Santa that means we've been like two ships passing in the night, kissing briefly under the mistletoe when we pass each other in the halls decked with holly. Now the hard work for this year is over, and I've gathered by the sofa with some cookies I baked (Santa NEVER tires of his cookies), and some warm drinks, along with a few presents I've gathered for Santa to open when he finally awakes from the longest sleep he has all year.

It seems I might have dozed off myself after preparing a feast fit for a miracle man, let's hope he wakes me sweetly!

All of the things :

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : LAQ Bento - Motion Capture - Neve

Skin : -Glam Affair - Lola Applier - LAQ Head @ Kustom9

Eyes : LOTUS. Escapism Eyes @ District 20

Nose & Cheek Blush : Izzie's - Winter Blush (Former Gift)

Glasses : [Cubic Cherry] {Anya} glasses @ Okinawa Winter Festival

Hairbow : Astralia - Holidays Flickering bow

Hair : -FABIA- Mesh Hair   < Jill> 

Collar : Ama. : Light Me Up Set For Bound Box December

Bodysuit : #EMPIRE - 90's Body (available in MANY colours!) @ Collabor88

(Faux) Fur Coat : .:villena:. -  Happy Holidays ! (GIFT)

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

Boots : #EMPIRE - Alstromeria (available in MANY colours!) @ Collabor88

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

Truly outrageous.

Background : MINIMAL - Illusion Background *3*

Stage (including guitar & animation) : uK - She-Pop Guitartist @ Rewind

DISORDERLY&MoonAmore / 80s Party Time / Balloons (Gacha) @ Rewind

DISORDERLY&MoonAmore / 80s Party Time / Hungry Gremlay  (Gacha) @ Rewind

Botanical - Decorative Light Set

{anc} Lacey aurora

All the things :

Body & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Skin : Glam Affair- Ellen - Catwa Mesh Head Applier @ The Epiphany

Head : CATWA Lona 

Eyes : CATWA Mesh Eyes 

Eye Applier : Elysian (Steel)

Eyeshadow : Veechi - Attraction Shadow [Catwa] @ Rewind

Blush : Veechi - Fierce Blush [Catwa] @ Rewind

Lipstick : [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK Applier - Glossy Pout

Hair : Exile - Way That I Feel @ Collabor88

Earrings : :::ChicChica::: Ava earrings @ Rewind

Dress : EVANI - Cindy outfit @ Rewind

Hands : -VA-F-VISTA BENTO PROHANDS

Gloves : [La Baguette] Fishnet Bento Gloves @ Rewind

Shoes & Socks : fri. - Lola Platforms @ Collabor88

Take a look at one of the fun animations in the guitar from uK - She-Pop Guitartist @ Rewind !

Just call my name.

Photo taken @ Lost Dream-Les reves perdus-

Left Pose : -Lalochezia- After the Storm

Right Pose : *CC* Balance

Space in my heart.

 

Photo taken @ ::: Banned ::: (Adult)

Props : -DRD- standing fairy lamps, floorplan. pallet light wall, LISP - Thistle Sofa Dark Leather, Kenvie - Raindeer @ Frost

Pose : SP-001 Static Pose @ Kuso