Officially a cat lady

    😻 When  does it cross the line? Hah! I have said it before and only partially believed it, but I think this morning it has become apparent. It is obscenely true. 

    I have always loved cats, don't get me wrong, I like dogs too, but I am definitely a cat person, I can't handle the anxious dogs that jump on you, or the dogs that constantly yip or bark. I do not want that in my life everyday, but put a cat in front of me and I turn into Elmira from Tiny Toons (probably just dated myself here) , I just wanna love 'em and hug 'em and kiss 'em and squeeze 'em to bits! 

    Now while I have always admittedly loved and owned cats as pets, I have never considered myself cat -obsessed or the tragically branded cat lady. However in recent years, my 3 kitties have helped soothe me in some severely tragic life events and I am truly grateful to have them in my life.  Just recently I have become the cat mom who spoils them, with a fancy drinking fountain, and special treats and broth to flavor their food. I have began grooming them regularly, clipping their nails, and buying them special toys, and they reciprocate like normal cats. They purr, cuddle, sleep with me and make biscuits or smurgle (whatever you prefer to call the kneading action cats do) in adorable cat fashion. 

    With all this, I definitely notice more and more affection coming from them. Bella talks to me constantly, and Draco doesn't even give me time to cover myself in bed before he is trying to climb between my legs.

    I won't get into details, but recently I have begun physical therapy where I need to strengthen my ankle by doing laps around my house, and both Bella and Draco have joined me in this activity. Back and forth, back and forth. It is quite comical. 

    However I think I need to set some boundaries.. or is it too late?  We have all made the jokes about not being able to go to the bathroom without our pets or children following us. My house is no different. 

    This morning a line was crossed! 😮I wake up, groggily stumble to the bathroom for that glorious morning tinkle. Suddenly I feel something super soft tickle my back. Yes, that's right Draco jumped up onto the seat with me.... not the back of the toilet, the actual seat. WTF?!?! Why? I mean I laugh .. but why did he feel this need to share this activity with me?  I guess this makes me an official cat lady, I can't deny it now.. and while I love them to death, this is a bit much! Draco and me will be having a sit down talk about boundaries later! 😂😂😆😂😂

Happy Birthday Baby ♥

     So maybe it was narcissistic of me to take some glamour shots and learn some new photoshop tips and tricks in order to creatic a few sexy boudoir portraits for my honey.. but I did it anyway and Alex loved them. Trust me, this was not the only gift he got. 😍

            I was trying to achieve that glowy mystical effect. I watched so many tutorials, and let me tell you tutorial makers of the world.. Y'all go too damn fast. 😆Thank goodness for the pause and rewind functions.  

        I will admit I learned some short cuts and features of tools i never used before, but still didn't quite achieve what the tutorials were showing or the original look i was going for. However I took some of what I learned and then did my own thing.. I quite like the different results .. In these pics, the back drop is exactly the same , the only things I changed were my poses and windlights, and of course the photo shop effects ♥ 

Get the Look: 

Amara corset, pasties, & stockings - !dM deviousMind
Versailles Hair - Exile 

Framing Bangs - Stealthic

Rosenkrone Flower Headband - { geek}

Melanie wreath - Mossu

Elinor Pendant & Earrings - SIGMA

Lise Earrings - Ysoral

Cyndi Armlets & Garters - Michan 

Moonrise Lake Flowers Wristlets - Pixel Box 

Body Glitter  - VonFyrsten

Louise Sandals - Pure Poison 

Crystal Eyeshadow - AlaskaMetro

Silver Glitter Lipstick - Izzie's

Brigitte Fan  - Web Dew

 Lunch on the Beach.. 

             So I really wanted to make this a day at the beach post, but gotta be truthful, I didn't go to the beach, I simply put on some swimwear and took my chicken salad outside to eat lunch. Thanks to some awesome windlighting.. it was a beautiful day to do so! 

        I gotta say, my beach attire makes me feel hoighty- toighty. (Is that how you spell it? hah! dunno, don't care. ) Soo I am feeling cute.. hence the post! 

        Alex came to join me and we took an adorable pic together after we played in the sand. 

        

Get my look: 

Hera Dress  - Yasum Design

Hera Bikini Bottom - Tori Torricelli

 (Oddly enough I put this outfit together and didn't realize the dress and the bikini bottoms (from two different designers) were both named 'Hera' - until just now as I make this post.. LOL ) 

Mariella Shoes - Cult

Meadow Hair with Hat - Truth

Milus Gran Glasses - Zoom

Doris Necklace & Earrings - Kunglers

Yummy Chicken Salad  - Tredente

 Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 

           

        No, I have not started delivering newspapers.. though I did as a kid, and I wish I had this hat by Argrace back then! How adorable is that?!? You don't have to tell me, I already know! Hah! 

    I have no important news to share except a bit of narcissism with how cute I am feeling! So I put this outfit together starting with the sweater, and while I originally thought I was just going for an every day look, the more I am loving how it all turned out,... and if Alex has told me once, he has complimented me 15 times on how much he loves my "basic" attire today... 

Now while I am loving how it is all working together, at least in my not so humble opinion. I want to point out some key articles. First and foremost this amazing cropped sweater by Everfaery. Seriously ladies, go demo it, and you too will fall in love with the texture and have to buy the fatpack like me. Alex keeps telling me how he can "feel" it.. yes the texture is that amazing! I will most likely be creating an outfit for every color! 

Before I give you the deets of the whole outfit, let's zoom in on this amazing and FREE (Yes FREE) eyeshadow by Izzie's at the SL22BDay Shop and Hop   - Hurry you only have a few days left to grab it! 

 Here's the whole look: 

Eli Sweater - Everfaery

Sabrina Jeans - .Little Fox. 

Callista Boots - Salt and Pepper 

Newsboy Hat - Argrace

Gillian Belt - Meva 

Modern Hoop Earrings - Dark Mouse  - Also FREE at SL22B Shop and Hop

Zodiac Necklace - Avaway

Jenna Belly Chain - Ysoral

Ceres Hair - Truth

Birthday Eye Make-up in Purple - Izzie's 

Oxie Lipgloss - Synergy

     I feel pretty.. oh so pretty!  So I saw this dress and I had to get it.. just because.. it's beautiful, just because it makes me feel pretty, just because it is by one of my favorite designers! 

The Look: 

Nina Dress @ the FaMESHed event by Just Because

Aliya Hair Clips by Beloved Jewelry

Lusil Jewelry Set by Avaway

 Happy Birthday to me! As I get older, the "special day" just becomes -another day-.. I am ok with that. I mean once you hit 25 .. is it really worth counting anymore? lol 

    However I do have an amazing fiancé. and while he does always make the "special days" extra.. he is so very amazing at making me feel special EVERYday. Thank you my love !! ♥ 

    Here are some lovely pics of me and my special man dancing the night away.  

A little artsy with those.. now for the true color ones !!

Credit where credit is due:

Julia Hair by S-Club

Hair Piece by {geek}

SU Gown by GuGuVaGa

Estelle Fur Boa by Pretty Deceased 

Sakura Sandals by Pure Poison

Bella Necklace, Earrings, & Bracelet by Ysoral

Matte Smoke Eyeshadow by  AlaskaMetro

Holo glitter & Dark Academia Eyeshadows by Izzie's

Amazing Sweetheart Windlight by Battlescars 

 The case of the sneaky little FS Poser.....

        So with the latest Firestorm update, there is this handy little poser.. so while Alex and I were having fun solving the Crimson Clues Hunt @ MadPea, I also took the time to play around with this poser. So fun! I love it.. I only wish the poser worked for other avatars who wanted to pose with you! 

    The 'Silenced Widow' has just released and murder is afoot in the Blackwell mansion. Alexander Holmes and Veronicca Adler are on the case! 

Grandpa!! Oh no! What happened?? Who did this to you?? We will avenge your death! I promise!! What's that? It's your dying wish for me to have this gorgeous mansion? You want us to let Kiana know? You got it Gramps! 

Oh no!! Lady Katarina! The killer struck again?? What's this? There is a note in the Will and Testament.. You want Alex and I to have the gorgeous Blackwell Mansion?? Oh we will be sure to find your killer after we inform Kiana.

Juliette! you did this didn't you?? What do you have to say for yourself? Don't just stand there zombified staring emotionless into space! Your face reads guilty guilty guilty! 

Tsk Tsk Tsk, we all knew Vera was a little harlot, but I don't think anyone knew her fetishes could be so deadly.. except the killer of course!  

Of course as any good detectives confidentiality is a must, we can not reveal the outcome or our source. but have no fear, this case was in fact solved!!! 

*Disclaimer: This was a reenactment of partially true MadPea events, Some names have been changed to protect the innocent. No animesh were harmed in making this post. 

❤💗❤💗❤💗

Part of the fun for me is putting together costumes. This costume was totally inspired by the character Irene Adler (Sherlock Holmes love interest) And in turn we went for a Sherlock vibe for Alex. I am gonna list and hopefully link if I can, where I got the items of my outfit. If it is requested I am sure I could get Alex to do the same for his. 

The Look:

Emily Hair: by S-Club

Steam Diva Hat:

Steam Explorer Shirt:

Steam Fatum Skirt:        All by Silvery K

Callista Skirt :   by Salt & Pepper

Kassandra Boots:  by Utopia@Design

Locket (Opens and can insert pic) : by Moon Coven

Evelyne Earrings:  by AvaWay

Lace Fan:   by Web Dew

Roni’s Rants #1 – Merge Game Themes?!

Honestly… I don’t even know what to call these things. App games? Facebook games? Mobile ads from the darkest corner of the internet? Yeaaaah. No clue. I don’t play them. I don’t download them. But every time I scroll Facebook, there they are—these wildly unhinged merge-game ads that make me stop scrolling out of sheer disbelief. And can I just ask…..What in the actual fuck?! ✦ ✦ ✦ Let’s Start With the Mildly Disturbing Ones I’ve seen these ads before and always thought they were odd. You know the ones: A girl is living her life, minding her business… Then suddenly: Her legs get hairy She stops basic hygiene She gets dumped She’s kicked to the curb

Apparently, the goal of the game is for the player to help her “get her life back together”… by merging things?

Which—okay—already weird.
But whatever. I guess we’re teaching life lessons through digital soap and razors now.

✦ ✦ ✦

And Then… It Got So Much Worse Today, I saw one that absolutely takes the cake Are we serious right now? Let me spell out the theme, in case anyone blinked: 👉 Evil grandma and boyfriend poke holes in a condom with a safety pin.😮😮 Let’s all pause for a moment. …. ….. …... WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK.?😵‍💫😳

Watch this:

Oh, It keeps going...
Next scene:
The girl is holding a positive pregnancy test.
Then—because why not—the ad cuts to her walking in on her boyfriend cheating.
(They don’t show it outright, just feet at the end of a bed… but come on. We all did the math.)
Pause again.
DOUBLE. U. TEE. EFF.?!?
She’s shocked.
I’m shocked.
We’re all shocked.

And this is where the game “starts”

Next scene:
She’s outside.
In the snow.
No coat.
Apparently, this is where you begin merging items to fix her life. I am genuinely struggling to find words. WHY IS THIS A THING?!
Why is this the theme of a merge game?
Are children downloading these games??
Because that makes me deeply uncomfortable.
Are there versions like this with a male lead character?
If there are, I haven’t seen them.
I get that merge games are silly, mindless fun.
Something to do while:

• Waiting at the doctor
• Standing in line at the BMV
• Killing time when you’re bored out of your skull

But why do they need a storyline at all?
And why this storyline?! What happened to simple games?!
Remember:

• Bejeweled
• Candy Crush

You matched things.
You beat high scores.
That was it.
No trauma.
No reproductive sabotage.
No evil grandmas.
So I have to ask…
Are we really so demented now that this is how games need to be marketed?

Final Thoughts (Because I’m Still Processing)..

I mostly laugh—because honestly, it’s so appalling that I don’t know what else to do.
But still…
Why is this a thing?
Who approved this?
And who thought, “Yes. This will definitely make people want to merge digital scarves and soup cans.”

Tell me your thoughts.
Because I cannot be the only one sitting here like 👁️👄👁️