The dog ate my homework.

Pose : Foxcity. Breezy-1

Bag : NS::  Belty Trip Backpack @ A+ Event - Note! This backpack comes with straps and is designed to be worn on your back! I photoshopped the arms out. It also comes with a couple of super cute poses, so check it out!

Background & Props : [ Focus Poses ] School Hallway Backdrop

So I had a rant yesterday, but you'll be pleased to know I'm feeling much better today... less bitter and whole lot refreshed and ready to provide some beautiful products from some wonderful creators.

I know I've used this pose before, but it really was perfect. As I was getting ready for this picture, my friend Apple told me "You look like a confused college student, that's there to study rather than party" so, I ran with that for a minute and grabbed some props, until Apple was ready to continue the story to it's thrilling climax.. " But you also want to save the hedgehogs, and the rally is on the same day as your final exam, and you need to pass it or you'll flunk the year, and have to redo it again, but that's just what your nemesis wants, the cool girl from the top table, she's even gone as far as getting someone to let the tires down on your car, so you have to run, hence the sneakers"

I think I need more time with Apple.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : Lefort by REVOUL Nicki Lelutka Applier 

Eyes : REVOUL - Revoulutionary Beauty Eyes 

Hair : DOUX - Lala hairstyle @ Dubai Event

Hairband : #Foxy - Lace Cat Ears 'Panther'

Glasses : DAZED. Concubine Glasses

Collar : (Yummy) Crochet Choker 

Outfit : .miss chelsea. Tina Set @ N21

Gloves : **RE** Motor Gloves 

The seaweed is always greener.

I have no idea what pose I used because, like a derp, I forgot to note it. Sorry! ♥

Mini rant for today.

Seems like there's a whole lotta fuss about blogging on facebook, AGAIN.

I've said over and over again that I freaking LOVE what I do, regardless of me standing my avatar in front of a background, or creating a full scene around me, I work at what I do. I -try- to blog at least five times a week, and usually that turns into seven, but there are occasions when I might go a couple of days without, purely because my brain can no longer function, or because the thing I tried to do didn't work out that day, and rather than posting an unsatisfactory (yet probably perfectly usable) photograph, I retake the next day instead.

However.

The thing that really pisses me off, is that despite the amount of effort I put in, there is very little recognition. Am I unapproachable? Maybe. I can be a bit of a smart ass - usually in jest. However, when there are people getting commended as "Top Bloggers of SL" and I know for a fact they have HALF the views I have (which isn't that many, there are far better people than I to follow, don't get me wrong), I'm left sitting here scratching my head and wondering who's ass I have to kiss to be noticed.

And then those SAME PEOPLE, preach about being kind to everyone, when I've spoken face to face with them, knowing they have two faces, and both of them are mean as shit!

If you're gonna be a dick, you HAVE to own it, but maybe that's the edge? 

=takes a deep breath=

Nine times out of ten, being a blogger or a photographer has nothing to do with talent, professionalism, or creativity, but everything to do with who you know. I don't know how I ended up here - and again, I AM LUCKY. I have beautiful sponsors who create beautiful products, and for some reason they allow me, little Pickle, to work with their items... I just wish there were more creators who looked at the bigger picture, and not the amount of stars next to a picture on flickr - that's not talent or exposure, that's ass kissing.

xoxo

On a much lighter note, have a gander at the four beautiful tones that the Revoul "Nicki" Lelutka applier comes in. I absolutely adore the fullness of these lips!! From left to right : RE05, RE10, RE15, RE20.

All the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : LeLutka Bento Head-PIPER 3.3

Skin : Lefort by REVOUL Nicki Lelutka Applier 

Eyes : REVOUL - Revoulutionary Beauty Eyes 

Hair in main picture : [LCKY] Rain // Splashing (Gacha)

Hair in Tones : Sintiklia - Hair Titania @ C88

Hand Bracelet : .AiShA. Kraken Bracelet Ring @ Fantasy Faire

Bra : Baiastice_Mermaid Jewel Bra (I'm not sure if these are available anymore, they're super old)

Tattoo : {Moon.Phase} MermaidHentaiBody_BlueScales

Own it.

Pose : FOXCITY. Fairytale Pose 2

Bunnies (Overides the pose slightly on >>this side) : [La Baguette] White Bunnies 

Background things : Fundati's Great Grass (square) Chamomile

Boudoir Egg Piles

Today has been slightly insane. Not only has it legitimately taken 2 days for me to set up a bunch of eggs behind my avatar, but it's also been one of those real life 'family' moments I'd really rather forget.

I've never understood the point in silencing someone when they have something to say, unless it's derogatory to another party. I don't understand how senior citizens can believe it's okay, either. 

Still, chocolate egg, anyone?

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : . MILA . Christina Skin [Ivory] CATWA 

Eyes : [JOE SL] GIGI MESH EYES 

Hair : .Entwined. Jennifer 

Outfit : -Narcisse- Some Bunny 2 Love Gacha @ The Epiphany

Champagne dreams.

Pose : CW Poses - Right Here

Items used : +Half-Deer+ Dreamrose Princess Bed - Blush Pink

MishMish - My Little Lamb (resized) from a former edition of Luxe Box a million years ago.

uK - Mystic Dew Mist Gold

Jian :: Down on the Ranch - Stone Wall Fence Half

I feel like this picture is a whole entire hashtag for my life. I'm literally exhausted from the moment I wake up, to the moment I go to sleep - and I barely do anything. I can't actually remember what it's like to get off my chair without groaning and today I left a mini tin of vaseline heating up to soften under my boob (shuttup don't act like you don't do that if you have bigger tiddies) for three whole hours because I legit forgot it was there.

Please love me. Please. 

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body  :  -Belleza- Freya

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA BAE (PEARL)Eyelids : L'Etre - Natural mesh eyelids

Glasses : K{<3}P - Yami Glasses - White

Birthmark : [okkbye] bold birthmarks 

Bandaid & Flower : [Salem] Flower Bandaid

Hair : VCO ~ Sakura [B] Gray (Gacha) @ Kustom9

Tattoo : DAPPA - Daisy Blush.@ Seasons Story

Smexy Pj's : .miss chelsea. Rosi Set For 50L Friday

Slippers : CURELESS [+] Snow Bunny Slippers 

You.

I'm feeling pretty in pastels today!

All of the things : 

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : TRES BEAU MAKEUP CATWA BAE (PEARL)

Eyes : LOTUS. Bright Eyes 

Eyeshadow & Blush : Veechi - Vixen Flush for the Palette Mainstore Event (Check the poster/marketplace for details!)

Hair : DOUX - Hailey hairstyle 

Hairpiece : NS::  Sweet Kitty Headband @ Harajuku (opens 20th April)

Choker :  #SHOOK - Identity Choker {Crybaby}

Necklace : #SHOOK - Leo Necklace {Sweetheart}

Work it out.

Pose : {PINGPONG} MIMI Bento poses #4 (I don't think this store exists anymore, sorry.)

Background : FOXCITY. Photo Booth - RGB Drive @ Backdrop City

I feel super cute in this whole outfit, go buy it all, immediately, and feel cute with me!

(or don't, but at least tell me I'm adorable.)

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : . MILA . Christina Skin [Ivory] CATWA 

Eyes : {S0NG} :: Bubble Eyes 

Eyeliner : Veechi - Scarlett Liner [Catwa]

Ears : L'Etre - Pure mesh ears PIXIE

Hairbase : Tableau Vivant \\ Catwa hairbase 11 - A

Hair : -FABIA- Mesh Hair   < Madeline> @ Tres Chic

Choker : #SHOOK - Identity Choker {SAVAGE}

Shirt : BUENO-NeoTop @ Kustom9

Pants : SPIRIT - Nancy pants @ Kustom9

Shoes : Native - Guetta Sneakers  @ Access

Ok, so this vid is a little weird and I think in an attempt to be edgy they might have cut corners.. but I actually kinda like the song, and the vid was just kinda.. unironically ironic and almost cool. *blinks*.

Shine.

Pose : Started with the .click. Dandelion pose (For toddleedoos), edited with Animare

Taken @ my homestead using : (Milk Motion) gipsy oak- ribbons and lights

tarte. emma teepee

.Lunaria. Dandelion Field Mesh

I got all freaked out today when I read in my "Yes Man" book (yes, re-reading it, it's good, don't judge me), that someone had their interest PEAKED. Now, I always thought it was PIQUED. So now we're going on a google journey to find out the difference.

Piqued : verb

past tense: piqued; past participle: piqued

1. 1.

   arouse (interest or curiosity).

   "with his scientific curiosity piqued, he was looking forward to being able to analyse his find"

   synonyms:

   stimulate, arouse, rouse, provoke, whet, awaken, excite, kindle, stir, spur, intrigue, galvanize "his scientific curiosity was piqued"

2. 2.

   feel irritated or resentful.

   "she was piqued by his curtness"

   synonyms:

   irritate, annoy, bother, vex, provoke, displease, upset, offend, affront, anger, exasperate, infuriate, gall, irk, get someone's back up, disgruntle, nettle, needle, ruffle, get on someone's nerves, ruffle someone's feathers,

 Peaked : adjective

1. having a peak.

   "a peaked cap"

Well okay then, Penguin Books (I think?), why are you allowing an incorrect term in your most awesome Yes Man story? I'm going to write a stern note to the editor! (Not really, far too lazy for that.)

Anyway. now that my curiosity has been sated, let's only use peaked in relation to things with a peak, yah? Thanks so much.

xoxo

All of the things : 

Body, Hands & Feet : Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Head : CATWA Kittia

Skin : Catwa Skin applier - Peach - Snow (Enfer Sombre*)

Ears :.random.Matter.  - Natural Elfie Ears

Hair : DOUX - BYOB Hairstyle 

Headpiece :*LODE* Head Accessory - Tulips & Cherries Blossoms [soft]

Tattoo : DAPPA - Wolves Tattoo. @ Access

Outfit (Bikini, shorts, kimono, choker, waist belt, shoes) : .miss chelsea. Boho Baby Gacha @ The Epiphany