Do you ever wonder?

Do you ever wonder if people actually care about you or just play games with your heart for sport?  Lately this question has been weighing on me.  Things can be so easily misread in this virtual world.  Never wanting to jump to conclusions and assume, you like to give people the benefit of the doubt.  However, that said when you are told one thing, the actions can speak louder than words.  You are left feeling like you can trust no one and must build a fortress around your heart so no one can get to you.

I laughed recently when my granddaughter said no one can hurt you, you're Paige Raven, I still bleed, hurt and cry just like everyone else.  Making pretty prim doesn't give me a pass.  When people lash out at me, those prim do not protect me.  So for now, I will keep smiling and protect my heart.  Maybe one day I will get an answer to my question, but I somehow doubt it.

Lazy Monday!



Enjoying some quiet time with my daughter Tali

Well it's a holiday in the US, so I decided even though our holiday was last weekend, I'd take a mental health day and just take it easy.  I finished up this cuddle blanket that Tali and I are sitting on.  With all the warm weather, it is nice to creative some fun things to do outside.  We spent the afternoon solving all the world problems, now if we can just figure out how to implement them.

Gabby Munro

Last night I attended my granddaughters graduation.  The lag was amazing, I think the sim crashed about three times before the ceremony could begin.  I think the Linden God's were working with us, giving Tali enough time to get home and attend.  We were all so proud of Gabby.  She has been telling Grandma she is nervous about going to summer camp.  I told her maybe Grandma should volunteer to help at camp, that way she would never be alone.  Something to ponder ~ hmmmmmm! 

Second Life Birthday Sim



Mayor's Office ~ Kitty rocks!

Well I'm back on the birthday sim finishing up things.  It's all taking shape now and has turned out quite amazing.  Kitty has been working on the Mayor's Office and Town Hall.  Tali has done an amazing job on the landscaping.  The sim has a definite down home feeling.  I actually wish I could just move the sims over to Cozy and keep it just the way it is year round.

Testing out the bar to make sure it works!

Today I've been working on the saloon, putting animations in the bar so everyone can have some fun.  So many little things to finish up before the deadline, but we will make it.

I can't wait until everyone can come see the amazing job everyone has done on these sims.

Cozy Harbor General Store

June is just around the corner, the temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, it's a new month, with new projects, new outlook!  Life is good!

I have been getting the itch to build a new house.  I'm thinking something smaller then the last one, two bedroom I think.  Something beachy, warm, soft colours, open and airy.  *Let's her mind wander*  Hmmmmm new house ~ YAY!

Happy Birthday to Mal!

This is my brother in law Mal, tonight we celebrated his real life birthday.  He has been an amazing friend to me.  Even when I'm yelling at him about the different sounds that seem to escape his body.  We had a wonderful evening of music and celebration.  Mal and my sister Robin have been married in Second Life for three years now.  They are truly an inspiration of how incredible a relationship can be.  Maybe I should move in with them and take notes?

We got all dressed and shared an evening of dancing and laughing.  Even with all the miles that separate us, when we are together here, we might as well be in the same room.  I can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday evening, then celebrating with you all.  I love you!

A kind thank you from a customer!

Well here we are day two!  This afternoon I logged on to a wonderful notecard from a customer I helped recently.

Hi there Paige,

I just wanted to send you a friendly note saying THANK YOU again for this beautiful bed and most of all for your patience and generosity. It's so nice to meet someone who is not only professional but who also has the ability to be friendly and kind! The bed is so much fun, all we want to do now is stay at home and play on it! *wink, wink* ;D

We can't wait to fill our home with Cozy and pass your best kept secret on to our friends!  Much continued SUCCESS to you and your team!

Sincerely,
Emily and Eagle

It's amazing comments like this, that keep me creating in Second Life and reminds me that my work is appreciated.

So today I need to continue working on the Second Life Birthday sims.  The deadline is coming up fast, but I think it's been worth every moment.  Here's a picture of the Birthday sim in progress.

Swings happily through her day!

The Journey!

First let me introduce myself, I'm Paige Raven.  I am a creator in Second Life.  I am the proud owner of Cozy Homes, Cozy Essentials, Cozy Kid and Cozy Baby, I make homes and home furnishings.  It has been an amazing six plus years of creativity.  I consider myself very fortunate to have such a wonderful, amazing fan base and even more grateful for my family and friends.  Without them I would be lost and honestly lonely.  They make logging on worth while.  Each of them brings a smile to my face, fill my day with laughter and always inspire me to improve.  Here I will share some of the wonderful adventures and some of the not so wonderful experiences that living in the virtual world brings.  It's been over six year since I logged onto Second Life.  I can tell you this much, people never cease to amaze me.  Some good, others not so good and then the occasional moron who has nothing better to do then come and play games with our hearts, minds and souls.

Second Life is a virtual game as some put it, but the people behind the avatars are no different then your neighbour, your friend, your mother, your brother.  For that reason alone, should be treated with the same love and respect as anyone in our real lives.  So come along with me on this journey, share the bumps and bruises, the trials and errors.  You just never know what is around the corner.