Leaf on the Wind

Leaf on the Wind is a fund raiser for one of my Plurk friends, Scarlet Chandrayaan (owner of Alouette), Amy in RL. She is battling cancer, at only 26 years old, and has a dream to visit London. LotW's goal is to help her get there.  Amy is a sweetheart, and I hope you will support her dream.



I used to live in London. It's one of my very favorite cities (and I've been to a lot of cities). I was an Eastender for awhile, in East Ham, then lived in West Hampstead. I would walk to my job off Oxford street from West Hampstead along Abbey Rd. and cross the street right where the Beatles crossed on the cover of their album.  I did that every Tuesday.  I loved everything about London, but I did have to eventually go back home. I hope Amy can have as wonderful an experience as I had. There is so much to do and see.



When you go to London, Amy, go to the museums, shop on Oxford street, eat greasy food at a cafe, drink a pint in a pub, see a West End show, ride the Tube and a double decker bus, and ask around to see if anyone wants to hire me. I'd move back in a red hot minute.



Oh, and don't forget, they drink their tea with milk over there, and they take their tea very seriously.  I've never had tea as good as when I was in London.  My thoughts are with you, Amy.  I know you'll get there.

Credits:
Skin:  -Glam Affair - Sia Artic tone - 05 D (LotW Exclusive)
Makeup:  [ MUDSKIN ]_Freckles(Hard) & [ MUDSKIN ]_Face Mole5
Brows: .ARISE. Mana Eyebrows Dark
Hair: [LeLutka]-SCARLET hair - Pitch
Eyes: ~SongBird~ London Eyes (LotW Exclusive)
Necklace: Wimey: House of Eagle Gold Necklace
Top: ! Chop Shop ! - !CS! Jack The Ripper v2 M (LotW Exclusive)
Jeans: DYN Lacy Cropped Jeans - Black
Boots: fri. - Maggie.Boots (Union Jack with Socktops) (LotW Exclusive)
Poses by Le Poppycock and Marukin

Props: All LotW Exclusives
[Fetch] Amy's Wall Art
[Fetch] Amy's Dresser
Serenity Style- Flyer Tea
dust bunny . amy's cabinet
Frogstar - Londoner Chalkboard Door

Out on a Ledge

In the words of the famous Rodney King, "Can we all get along?"  He was speaking in the midst of the LA riots.  And, Reginald Denny, the severely beaten truck driver, said he held no grudge against his assailants.  The experiences of these two men should remind us that even in the midst of horror, it is still possible to move on from the past.

The anonymity of the internet seems to make it easier to attack others, but I would like to appeal to the rational side of those in the midst of conflict.  Nothing can be accomplished by name calling, rumor milling, and mud slinging.  We all have similar goals, hopes, and dreams.  We're more alike than different.   When our emotions are at their height, it is difficult to think rationally.  We say and do things that we regret later.  It's at that moment when you should take a step back, breathe deeply, and leave your computer screen.  Go out and do something nice for yourself, enjoy your RL friends and family, pet a puppy.  But most of all, resist the urge to lash out.

Scarlett O'Hara provided us all with a good tool for dealing with conflict when she said, "I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow."  And so should we all.  Responding to conflict with a clear mind in a rational way will always be more effective and productive than lashing out in the midst of an emotional reaction.  Make peace within yourself, then you will be free to make peace with others.

Good luck, take, care, and stay safe.

~Isa J

Credits:
Hair - CriCri - Bon09-B
Skin - [42] - skin embellished_02 pale (42L)
Collar - *Dreams* - Heart Locked buckle Collar
Shoes - A-BOMB - Dolly pumps
Tattoo - >>> moloko <<< - Stardust Tattoo Female
Top - DYN - Britnee Top - Black (R)
Jeans - DYN - Pattern Jeans - Sparkles (R)

Scene - Kabi's cafe&bar - skybox***city02*** (free)

LOTD 1/11/10

Sometimes, when you're hungry, you'll eat just about anything.  Microwave convenience store hot dogs are only for the hungriest souls.  So, what do you hunger for?

Hair - Tiny Bird - Love Love Love - Dagrees (50L Friday - tinted)

Skin - L. Fauna - Lapin. Pale 1. Eve FR

Leggings - Mischief - Everyday Leggings (Skipping Stones Hunt)

Dress - DYN Pop Dress (Red Roses) (R)

Boots - SD Wears Limited Edition Funeral Boots (R)

Necklace - Wretched Dollies - Fleur De Lis Black Diamond Necklace