So I created this post some time before my last, while I was still super excited about the December round of Arcade getting ready to start! Yeah, that long, it's sad. But thanks to real life I wound up missing the events for some items before I could share - but I wanted to share the lovely goodies anyway and not let the photos go to waste like so many others before.
Goodies are goodies any and all of the time! ♥

Hair: Elua - Daria, Reds [in shop]
Head: Catwa - Head Annie [mp/in shop]

Brows: Alaskametro<3 - "Auburn" Redhead Eyebrows, Hairbase, Ladygarden [mp]
Eyes: FATE - FATEeyes [mp]
Body: Maitreya - Maitreya Mesh Body, Lara [in shop]
Hands: Slink - AvEnhance Female [Hands, mp]
Skin: Lumae - Niska 2 - Satin/Bare (w/ Freckles) [in shop]

Face: Cheap Frills - Beauty Marks 6 pk - Catwa Omega & Classic [mp]
Makeup: Eyes: Sinful Curves - Eyeliner Set 9 [mp]

               Lips: Catwa - Head Annie Hud [mp/in shop]

Top: Vinyl Apparel - Staley Tank Top, White [in shop/mp]

Bottoms: Vinyl Apparel - Lavigne Snowboarders Pants, Black [in shop]

Shoes: ↗

Hand: IMBUE. - My Mug - Zombie Vaccine [in shop]
Nails: Mordechai Wrigglesworth - (W) Elderly Natural Nails for Slink [mp]

Pose: Verocity - Into the Woods, 1 NEW! Into the Woods Hunt, in shop [ends 12.15]


Also pictured: 

THOR - Neptune Set Fat Pack (Sideboard, Cabinet, Bench) [in shop/mp]
Fashionably Dead - Posed Cats - 02 Sleeping, 09 Ready to Pounce [9.14 Arcade/in shop]
Urban Jungle - Old TV [Free on mp]
THOR - Rusted Old Set (Surgery Lamp, Rusty Shelf, Scattered Sheets, Chair, Train Coffee Table) [in shop/mp-soon]
Second Spaces - Well-Stocked Pantry - Bowls, Canisters, Canned Goods, Oils [6.14 Arcade/in shop]
Balaclava!!  - Lazy Meals, Microwave Oven [Gift @ 6.15 Arcade]
Balaclava!!  - Lazy Meals - Chicken Noodle Soup [6.15 Arcade/in shop]
The Odd Eyed Cat - 3gal. Water Jug* [mp]
Grimes Central Designs - Mesh Boxes Set, Dirty [mp]
8f8 - Storyteller's Burrow - 39. Knowledge Cart [9.15 Arcade/in shop]
THOR - Neptune Gacha - BookSet 1 & 2, Matches Box "Kraken Book",
                                                Thin Captain Pocket Rare [in shop]
Second Spaces - Cluttered House - Living Room Catch-All, Pile of Board Games,
                                                                     By-the-Door Catch-All [3.15 Arcade/in shop]

[Fetch] - Suldaan Skybox [mp]

 *Item has been modified either inworld or in photoshop and will not appear exactly as seen in my image(s). 

All names, sales, links and information are correct as of the date of posting.

A darkness so thick it consumes all it touches, 
growing stronger, filling every crease and corner of me.
It feeds on the love and passion;
devouring every ounce of care, drive and desire,
gobbling the last bits of hope and light.
Leaving nothing.
Nothing but the shell of me, and the darkness.

Hello lovelies, so terribly sorry it's been so very long since I've shared some pretties with you, do hope you've missed me just a little bit though, I've sure as hell missed sharing with you. Unfortunately a personal issue I've dealt with most of my life has grown into a bit of a struggle over the past year that has peeked within the last couple of months into a bit much too deal with. You see, what most don't know is that I'm one of many people around the world who deals with depression and anxiety.
Although it is something I've dealt with most of my life and thus have learned to cope and deal with, a medication I was on for a completely unrelated internal problem has had some of the harsher side effects on me, one of which has been sending my depression and anxiety spiraling. For a good while I've simply lost all drive and motivation and have felt completely empty. Some days have been harder than others, some better, but I'm working to get back to my happy fun self because this shell of a version of me isn't good for anyone.

Of course as my luck would have it, a job search I have been on for months finally got a nibble and I've been freelancing as a transcriber - it has taken all I've had to do my best at my job, leaving me utterly drained after. So for some weeks now it's felt like I've done nothing more than work and sleep, but that really has been it, I simply haven't had the energy for much else.

I am so very thankful for my rl support system though, my amazing boyfriend and also my sl friends who have been there for me through this nonsense. And I have to thank, from the bottom of my heart, you and most especially my sponsors for your patience and understanding. I just can't thank all of you enough. Please just know that as I struggle and pull myself through this, I am thinking of you and I am trying my best to get back to my full self and back to all of the things I love - like my photography and blog; things just may be a bit slow as I work through this, but I will get through it. ♥

Depression can be a scary and lonely thing, but please, if you or someone you know is experiencing a strong bout of depression or suicidal thoughts for any reason, know that you are not alone and there is never any shame in reaching out for a helping hand. There are many helpful guides that offer information and helpful links. And if you need, suicide help is a phone call away at 1-800-273-TALK in the U.S, or visit IASP or suicide.org to find a helpline in your country. 
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Hair: Soonsiki [NOW Besom] - Day Dream, Reds

Lashes: Mon Chéri - "Falsies" Mesh Alpha Lashes with Hud [mp]
Body: Wowmeh - Mesh Body, Silhouette v1, InSize
Hands: Slink - AvEnhance Female [mp]
Skin: (Red)Mint - Skin No.14, Ivy, Freckles [+ appliers][in shop]
Tattoo:  Inhale - Dead on Arrival/Faded [in shop/mp]
Makeup: Face: Izzie Button - I'm Not Feeling Very Well/Tears + Redness* [mp]

Outfit: 1 Hundred - Everyday Undies, Black [in shop]

Nails: Ama. - Slink Polish: Black Chipped [in shop/mp]

Also Pictured: 

Cheeky Pea - Teacup Bird Feeder - Dew [in shop]

Grizzly Creek - Free Songbird Eurasian TreeSparrow -Rez or Wear- [Free mp]

Carlo's Creations - Summer/Autumn Tall Grass Field Meadow 15 Grass Shades [mp]

inVerse - MultiSeason Woods Patch [in shop/mp]

by Chiana Oh - 'it's a new dawn, it's a new day' Canvas w/ resizer [in shop]

[ free bird ] - Air Plant - Stone Planter [in shop]

Tres Blah - Hodgepodge - Catch All [3.15 Arcade/in shop]

Pixel Mode - Writer's Room - Book Stack [12.14 Arcade]

Fashionably Dead - Posed Cats - 07 Sitting Down, 12 Curious [9.14 Arcade/in shop]

[Fetch] - Rachel Sofa [in shop/mp]

Half-Deer - Cat Clutter, Natural/Toys Toys Toys [11.14 Ch.4/in shop]

Llorisen - Alms Cottage - Green [3.15 Arcade/in shop]

 *Item has been modified either inworld or in photoshop and will not appear exactly as seen in my image(s). 

All names, sales, links and information are correct as of the date of posting.

As if the packing isn't enough, 

the boxing and sorting,
pulling and lugging..
Amongst it all the kitties seem to think
I'm stealing all of their favorite things
and brought in tons of play houses just for them!
Oi.

Hello lovelies!! As you may have noticed... or, ya know, maybe not *sad kitty face*.. I've been missing in action since the beginning of the month - but for good reason. I'm moving rl!! \o/
Yes, the bf and I are doing the mingling of our belongings and furbabies and lives thing. hehee Exciiiited!
So between packing and prep work both here and there and the unpacking to come.. and introduction of our kitties >.> Eeeee.. I needed to take some personal time off. Of course still popping inworld in some of my down time, cause ya know I just can't stay away. hehee

So I'll be off until some time during the last week of November or so, definitely trying to get the move done before the snow comes to stay here, so the clock is ticking and working against us. Although I'm sure (know) I'll share a small post or two in the mean time as I have a couple photo ideas I've been dying to get out should time allow *fingers crossed*.
I hope you're all well! Sending the best of hopes, thoughts and wishes, until then  
*big kitty hugs and purrs*

Hair: Ploom - Mystic V2, Browns NEW! @ Fantasy Gacha
Ears: Hocico - Neko Ear Piercings Black [mod][no longer available]
Lashes: BC Designs - Freebie Mesh Eyelashes [L$1 on mp] x3
Eyes: FATE - FATEeyes [mp]
Whiskers: Sopherian - Schatje Whiskers [mod -tinted][mp]
Body: Wowmeh - Mesh Body, Silhouette, InSize
Tail: {Lemon Tea} - Neko Tail, Black [mod -retextured]
Hands & Feet: Slink - AvEnhance Female [Hands, mp - Feet, mp]
Skin: (Red)Mint - Skin No.14, Ivy, Freckles [+ appliers][in shop]

Top: Bitch Tail - Superhero Hoodie [with hud] in shop
Bottoms: !SW! - Workit Pants mp
Feet: Utopiah - Wrinkled Short Socks Appliers @ The Dirty Turkey Hunt in shop

Ears: Zombie Suicide - Leopard Plugs Add-on [mod] in shop
Neck: Cute Poison -Tag Necklace, Gamer [in shop gacha]
Nails: Ama. - Slink polish Free*Style Gift [in shop]


Pose: Main: Imeka - Imeka Books - My Vintage Books [7.14 Seasons Story/now in shop]
          Details:Glitterati - The Shopaholics Closet, Shopaholic 1 [Free on mp]


Also Pictured:
Kuro - Kitty Clock [9.14 OneWord]
Aisling - Brick-a-Brac Desk Set - Books [9.14 Arcade]
RageWorks - Classic Sky Loft Collection - Charcoal, Set 1/Bookcase,
                                                       Set 2/Radiator & Set3/Long Stand [9.14 Arcade]
Intrigue Co. - Sprout Pets - Cat [12.13 Arcade]
Erratic - Cabinet of Curiosities - Book Stack 2 [10.14 TAG! Gacha]
Vespertine - Bookworm's Nest- Bookstacks [3.14 Arcade]
Half-Deer - Cat Clutter, Post & Toys NEW! @ The Chapter Four
Grimes Central Construction - Free Promo 100% Mesh Cardboard Boxes [Free on mp]
Mudhoney - Zelia Gacha - 8. Zelia Stool, Blue [6.14 Arcade]
Shoe Mess: Zombie Suicide - Tara Plats in shop
                    The Little Bat - Rosie Slink Flats & Wacky Wedges V1 in shop
                    D.B.D - Here Kitty Kitty, Riggley Kitteh & Super Catz NEW! Coming Soon
                                  Unicornio Collection, ZombiUni1 NEW! Coming Soon in shop/mp
                    M-Nus - High Sandal, Make Me Up in shop
Fashionably Dead - Posed Cats - 18 Peeking in Box Rare, 09 Ready to Pounce
                                                       & 15 Maru Pose Rare [9.14 Arcade]
Ionic - Into the Sun - 3. Meow [6.14 Chapter Four]
Zigana - Branched Lights - Beach [8.14 Chapter Four]
Apple Fall - Country Estate - Slip Cover Chair (White) & Painting [3.14 Arcade]
Commoner - Monogram Throw Pillows - S [6.14 Arcade]
Free Bird - Painted Pallet Decor - Black Cat Pallet Decor Rare
                                                  [10.14 Haunting of Port Blackpool/group event]
Junk - One Man's Junk - Birdcage Shelves [9.14 Arcade]
Nylon Outfitters - Quirky Cat Vases - Sleepy Cat Pot, Painted Blue [9.14 Arcade]
Sari Sari - Whovian Teatime, Coffee & Cookies Mug*
[ NikotiN ] - Pipe Weed (Black) in shop** 
Fetch - Lyla Bar Set, Ashtray (no cig) in shop
Redux! - Flick Lighter - Green Pot [3.14 Luck of the Irish]
Tres Blah - Cottage Du Jour - 23. Petite Console Table, Distressed* [6.14 Arcade]

Trompe Loeil - Attic Skybox [10.14 Collabor88, now in shop/mp]

**Do NOT rez unpacked Nikotin gacha items, they are fitted with an auto delete for copy protection purposes.
*Item has been modified either inworld or in photoshop and will not appear as seen in my image(s).
[All names, sales, links and information is correct as of the date of posting]

I don't have to be nice, I choose to.

I don't have to care or give a damn, but I choose to.

The images we portray and the selves we carry,

it's all a choice, a self conscious manifestation of who we choose to be.

So who's the you that you choose?

Oh sweet bajeebus, I don't think I've ever felt so sexy! XD The new Obsession Zipper Dresses from Allure are haawwwt! And his new Juliet Strapped Platforms are easily my new favorite shoe, just look at them - in all of their strappy buckley heel sexiness! Rawwr!

.DirtyStories. newest group gift, the Emo Collar, is just perfect and so adorable. And I am in love love looove with the Exile gacha hair, Dancing on my Own, at this round of The Arcade as well as my Fashionably Dead Pose Cats (yes again!)! While not so much new as just made me literally LoL and is now among my new favorite things is the wall art piece, Grand Marque, from The Artist Shed, hehee too cute.

Hair: Exile - Dancing on my Own, 4. Dark Reds NEW! @ The Arcade

Ears: Hocico - Neko Ear Piercings Black [mod][no longer available]
Lashes: BC Designs - Freebie Mesh Eyelashes [L$1 on mp] x3
Eyes: FATE - FATEeyes [mp]
Whiskers: Sopherian - Schatje Whiskers [mod -tinted][mp]
Body: Wowmeh - Mesh Body, Silhouette v1, InSize
Tail: {Lemon Tea} - Neko Tail, Black [mod -retextured]
Hands & Feet: Slink - AvEnhance Female [Hands, mp - Feet, mp]
                         + Slink Claw Nails Addon [in shop]
Skin: (Red)Mint - Skin No.14, Ivy, Freckles [+ appliers][in shop]
Makeup: Eyes: Mock - Demerara Eyeshadow, Violet in shop

              + Langly - Eyeliner -Promo Gift, 1 [Free on mp]

              Lips: Mock - Lucir Lipcolor, Venim in shop

Dress: Allure - Obsession Zipper Dress, in Black NEW! in shop

Shoes: Allure - Juliet Strapped Platforms, in Black NEW! in shop

Neck: Dirty Stories - Emo Collar [available Group Gift] in shop

Hand: Pomposity - Cuff Me Handcuff Ring in shop

Nails: The Little Bat - Fade to Noir Slink Nails in shop

Pose: Expressive Poses - Moa, 4 [Free on mp]

Also Pictured:

The Artist Shed - The Grand Marquee in shop

Aisling - Chloe II, White* [past 1st Anniversary Gift]

Cute Poison -Home - Ortium Side Table, in Ebony in shop

Tres Blah - Cottage Du Jour Set - Charmant Settee, in Eggshell [6.14 The Arcade]

Fashionably Dead - Pose Cats - 02 Sleeping Curled* NEW! @ The Arcade

Trompe Loeil - The Chathem Loft Skybox, Light (w/ Surround)
       

*Item has been modified/phtoshopped and will not appear inworld as does in my image(s).
[All sales, links and information correct as of the date of posting]

A trusted friend and companion.

Kindred spirits of the same heart.

Another round of Oneword is going right now, and this rounds word - Cats!! 

Kitties, kitties every where!! XD 

And [Fetch] is there with these super cute Meow Chairs in a few different colors. Kitty thrown? Hmmm, I think so! Hehee. Among the other shops taking part this round Kuro has 2 adorable kitty clocks, it was so hard to pick - and I think I need to go back for the other. 

And out TODAY for Lazy Sunday [Fetch] has the fun ladder Photo Holder in a number of colors - grab yours on sale while you can! And at only 1 Li, mix n' match XD

Yes again, and probably for ever more - Fashionable Dead's Pose Cats from The Arcade. Did you know each one is fur/color change on touch, including the eye color and resizable? I just love these little guys so much <3

Also out now is this too cute Brandi pose pack from Verocity, only at the OMG Room!

  Also at Oneword Buttery Toast has one of the most adorable, Sir Fluffybutt, kitty bow collars - but here's a tip, pick you're favorite color over the black or white, each collar comes with a hud to change each part between black, white and the color you purchased. I happened to buy black, lol. I so love the tiny little bell charm. Oh, and don't forget to join the group and grab your gifties - one being this cutesy Kitty Moon slink mani/pedi from [Fetch]!

Death Rocker Bettie Crocker is participating in the newest Twisted Hunt (oh yes, it's that time again!) and has hidden this very witchy yet classy Pagan Poetry Sweater and Pencil Skirt! Ohh yes, so worth the pulling out of hair that is the Twisted Hunt, muahahaa

Hair: Saltgrass - Adelaide, Reds [6.14 Thrift Shop/now mp]

Ears: Hocico - Neko Ear Piercings Black [mod][no longer available]
Lashes: BC Designs - Freebie Mesh Eyelashes [L$1 on mp] x3
Eyes: FATE - FATEeyes [mp]
Body: Wowmeh - Mesh Body, Silhouette v1, InSize
Tail: {Lemon Tea} - Neko Tail, Black [mod -retextured]
Hands & Feet: Slink - AvEnhance Female [Hands, mp - Feet, mp]
Skin: (Red)Mint - Skin No.14, Ivy, Freckles [+ appliers][in shop]
Makeup: Eyes: Glamorize - Ebony Lust Eye Makeup, 2

                Lips: Mock - Ballini Lipshine, Lip 1

Outfit: DRBC - Pagan Poetry Outfit NEW! for Twisted Hunt, in shop

Shoes: ECCO - Velize 2 [SL F&O group gift] in shop

Neck: Buttery Toast - Sir Fluffybutt, in Black NEW! @ Oneword

Nails: [Fetch] - Kitty Moon NEW! @ Oneword [group gift]

Poses: Verocity - Brandi, 1 & 2 NEW! @ OMG Room

Also pictured:

[Fetch] - Photo Holder, SALE for Lazy Sunday [TODAY/ Sep 7th] in shop

[Fetch] - Meow Chair, in Superstition NEW! @ Oneword

Fashionably Dead - Pose Cats - 12 Curious, 03 Sitting Lazy NEW! @ The Arcade

[Fetch] - Derp Plushies, Cat NEW! @ Woodland Treasures 

Vespertine - Bookstore - Bookstacks [3.14 Arcade]

Arcana Antiques & Oddities - Book of Shadows, Triple Moon

Kuro - Kitty Clock NEW! @ Oneword

Trompe Loeil - The Chathem Loft Skybox, Light (w/ Surround)

[All sales, links and information correct as of the date of posting]

And I wait for you.

I am so in love with the sit animations in the [Fetch] furniture pretties, and the bench of her new Skye Set is no different. Coming with with the table, mirror, "home" deco (not pictured) and mail/change deco loveliness. So cute!
I'm also feeling rather sexy in this mesh bodysuit from Dreamful Bliss Designs lovely miss Arahnia! Rawrr. And finally the super cute Pose Cats from Fashionably Dead current at The Arcade - I must have them all!! XD

And this hair from Olive... so long, so wavy and curly in just the right places.. so lovely. ♥ 

Hair: Olive - The Shiny, Streak'd, Hud 2 [8.14 Collabor88]
Ears: Hocico - Neko Ear Piercings Black [mod][no longer available]
Lashes: BC Designs - Freebie Mesh Eyelashes [L$1 on mp] x2
Eyes: FATE - FATEeyes [mp]
Body: Wowmeh - Mesh Body, Silhouette v1, InSize
Tail: {Lemon Tea} - Neko Tail, Black [mod -retextured]
Hands & Feet: Slink - AvEnhance Female [Hands, mp - Feet, mp]
                         + Slink Claw Nails Addon [in shop]
Skin: (Red)Mint - Skin No.14, Ivy, Freckles [+ appliers][in shop]
Makeup: Eyes: Esk-imo - Soft Black Eyeliner [free gift in shop]
                Lips: Cupcakes - Chiffon - Coral - Glitter Gloss, in Pink [past gift]

Outfit: Dreamful Bliss Designs - Bodysuit, in Black in shop
Shoes: Bens Boutique - Miley Strap Heels, in Dark Grey

Neck: Cute Poison - Heretic Collar [District 5]
Fingers: Zombie Suicide - Bee-Bon Rings [for slink casual, but mod] in shop
Nails: [Fetch] - Burst Nails NEW! [recent subscriber/group gift] find group info in shop


Poses: Verocity - Natasha, 1 & 2 in shop

Also pictured:
[Fetch] - Skye Set NEW! in shop
O.M.E.N - Dear John - Keepsake Teacup
Aisling - Bric-a-Brac Desk - Books [3.14 Arcade]
What Next - Three Wall Decals, Tree Decal [Free on mp]
[Fetch] - Lazy Pillow in shop
Scarlet Creative - Carriage Home - Day Bed with Canopy [6.14 Arcade]
Fashionably Dead - Pose Cats - 19 Cuddling Pair Rare,  08 Stretching NEW! @ The Arcade
Ane - Slon Set - Rug [6.14 The Arcade]
BananaN - Cage Decor

Spellbound - Atrium Skybox

Outside:
Capo Freenote - Field Grass
Ispachi - The Arrival - Between Two Squirrels  [3.14 Arcade]
JubJubs Stuff - Pay What You Want - 5x One Prim Tree D [mod]
That - Mesh Deer, Natural

[All sales, links and information correct as of the date of posting]