My quiet time to find original answers - Featuring KiB Designs

Today is my son's 19th birthday and I am in a bit of a daze wondering when he turned from my "little man" into a man, but it seems to have happened over night. It was just he and I for a lot of years, and relying on each other has made our bond quite strong, but as any parent of a teen knows, sometimes it's hard to remember what it was like before all the arguing, yelling and independence seeking began. In the end you have to take a step back and watch them grow into adulthood, offering your help as it's needed and also learning when to let them experience life on their own terms, just as we all did years ago. I know he will probably wander far from home, and even today he said he will miss me when he goes, but no matter how far he roams, I reminded him that I will always be with him. Not in that sappy, in your heart way, but more in the fact that with every decision he makes in life he will carry the lessons I have tried to teach with him, and hope it guides him in the right directions in life. But everyone makes mistakes, and it isn't about how many times you fail, it's about getting back up and how you handle the failure that counts. I often find myself repeating the same quote over and over to him, and at this moment, I feel that I should heed my own advice and take some quiet time to ponder this amazingly wonderful, yet heartbreaking thing called life.

Others inspire us, information feeds us, practice improves our performance, but we need quiet time to figure things out, to emerge with new discoveries, to unearth original answers.

Ester Buchholz

The SPOTLIGHT event by hashtag starts on September 1st which is where you can find this absolutely adorable new dress and necklace from KiB Designs! The Dakota dress is an exclusive to the event with lots of colors to choose from, which means you are sure to find a favorite! Make sure to pick up the Dakota necklace for ONLY $1L while you are at the event as well. It comes in Light or Dark and goes perfectly with the dress and is a MUST have piece to add to your jewelry box. And check out this adorable new hair from Exile that comes with a Bento edition meaning the little wisps move as you do and with the environment, and I absolutely LOVE it! Of course there are other versions as well that won't bump you over most people's limits into the blob range, so do yourself a favor and head by Exile and try on their new hairs, but make to take a few Linden with you, you will NEED it!

By the way, I ended up finding a new favorite place to spend quiet time on Second Life, and I was so blown away by the intricate beauty of the sim that I had to share it with you all. If you are looking for a place to escape or a little adventure then head over to Abandale. A small town, lost in time, left to fall prey to the sands of time is the perfect place to wander with fantastic details you have to see to believe, so take the taxi and go find some original answers for yourself!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone 3.0 - Custom Shape by me
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Hair -Exile - Into the Sky (Bento)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/46/207/21

Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure - Powder Pack - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Main Store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dallas%20County/86/93/1522

Lips - Alaskametro - London for Omega, LeLutka and Catwa + 6 Classic Avatar Tattoos @ On9
$75L each
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Orchid/247/193/999

Necklace - KiB Designs - Dakota Necklace (Light & Dark) 1L Gift @ SPOTLIGHT by hashtag
Starts September 1st so NO peeking until then!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvhara/64/18/21

Dress - KiB Designs - Dakota Dress - EXCLUSIVE @ SPOTLIGHT by hashtag
Starts September 1st so NO peeking until then!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvhara/64/18/21

Pose - An Lar - The Sarai Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

Location Details

Location - Abandale
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ravencrest/53/86/23

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~