Goose Beach



SPONSORED

Enaitch – Flying Curtains – white lace

GOOSE – Beach Blanket
GOOSE – Beach umbrella
GOOSE – glass of wine Deco
GOOSE – Wine basket
GOOSE – Beach Firepit
GOOSE – Jester cabin
GOOSE – Sophia Sofa

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Beach Dunes
HIDEKI – Lighthouse Rusty/old Version
Little Branch – Juniper Tree
Skye – Sandy Beach Kit
Trompe Loeil – Glacier Lake Set @ Collabor88


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Holding On To Summer


There are two major players in the debate on when summer starts and ends. Team astronomical summer vs. team meteorological summer.

Team astronomical calendar insists that the start and end dates of any season are based on the changing position of Earth in relation to the sun, generally regarded as equinoxes and solstices. In the Northern Hemisphere spring ends and summer starts on the June solstice, which occurs every year between June 20 and June 22. Summer ends and autumn starts on the September equinox, which occurs every year between September 21 and 24. In the Southern Hemisphere summer lasts from the December solstice (December 20 to 23) to the March equinox (March 19 to 21).

Team meteorological summer define seasons based on climatic conditions and the annual temperature cycle. Team meteorological summer is a rather scientific team, and prefer to compare these changes based on a more consistent timetable. The length of the astronomical seasons varies between 89 and 93 days while the meteorological calendar is fixed. Winter has 90 days (91 in a leap year). Spring and summer each get 92 days leaving autumn 91 days. This generally translates to the Northern Hemisphere experiencing summer from June 1 – August 31. The Southern Hemisphere would mark summer from December to February.

Most of North America and Europe are team astronomical calendar, while Australia and New Zealand are team meteorological calendar. There are some areas where a third team comes into play which would be the cultural calendar. Traditional Chinese and Celtic calendars place the June solstice in the middle of summer, while the United States culturally considers the summer season to be Memorial Day (last Monday of May) and Labor Day (First Monday of September).


SPONSORED

Bricolage – St. Tropez Sling Chair
Bricolage – St. Tropez Sling Chair V2

CHEZ MOI – Maui Hammock

Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees
Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees 2

Erfe Design – Hawaii Bar with Stools

NATURI – Potted Palm Indoor Plant

What Next – Pacifica Appetizer Plate
What Next – Pacifica Chair
What Next – Pacifica Firepit
What Next – Pacifica Hanging Lantern
What Next – Pacifica Ice Chest
What Next – Pacifica Pergola
What Next – Pacifica String Lights
What Next – Pacifica Wine Cooler

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Beach Dunes
Landscapes Unlimited – TROPICAL PARADISE 1/4 Sim Corner Environment
Pitaya – Cool Beach Umbrella (tilted) – Printed
Pitaya – Cool Cooler Bag – Leaves
Pitaya – Long Runner Rug 01 Plain
Pitaya – Macrame plant hanger – Beige (light leaves)
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bar utensils
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 01
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 02
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 03
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bowl with ice
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Cocktail shaker
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Flower Arrangement
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Fruit Basket
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 01
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 02
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 03
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Glasses 04
Skye – Sandy Beach Kit
Trompe Loeil – Glacier Lake Rock Set @ Collabor88


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Escape


Have you ever thought about running away to some deserted tropical island? It sounds like a really great idea, until you start thinking about the realities of it. Deserted means it is not likely going to be on any trade routes, so the only things you are going to have access to are the things you bring with you that very first time. So the question becomes, how much do you really enjoy insects, heatstroke and sand in all the wrong places ?


FEATURED

Dreamland Designs – Bancona High Tower Bed Teal
Dreamland Designs – Bora Beach Bag
Dreamland Designs – Bora Beach Lounger
Dreamland Designs – Surfer’s Old Wooden Shower
Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees
Dreamland Designs – Tropical Summer Palm Trees 2

InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Bag
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Cushion
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Fondue
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Picnic Basket
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Stool
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Table
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Tent
InsurreKtion – Picnic on the Beach – Tic Tac Toe

Tm Creations – [Kisses in starfish] ADT Beach Scene
Tm Creations – [Kisses in starfish] ADT Beach Scene
Tm Creations – [M15] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement
Tm Creations – [M32] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement
Tm Creations – [M34] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement
Tm Creations – [M9] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement

TWELVE – Bombay Chandelier
TWELVE – Bombay Drinks
TWELVE – Taliiah Bench PG – White Light Wood V1

ALSO SHOWN

Fundati – New palm tree
Fundati – Palmetto Palm
Fundati – Sabal palm
LEO Designs – Island 13 Adventure – Summer
Pitaya – Lemonade Stand – Liquor bottles
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 01
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 02
Pitaya – Tropical Bar Cart – Bottles 03
Skye – Sandy Beach
Tarte – Garden bar
Tarte – Garden barstool


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Prime Real Estate


The first thing that Troy said when seeing this setup was “Can we live there for reals ?” We have to admit, we would love to be able to living in an old victorian house on the coast with a lighthouse view, we would also love the money required to live there too.


FEATURED

GOOSE – Zoria Chapel Shed

HISA – Grass – Grass Greens

Lagom – Wall laundry line [ Cutesy ]

The Green Door – Burlington House

Why Not – Hanging Flower Basket

ALSO SHOWN

inVerse Boudoir – Romantic Lighthouse
Landscapes Unlimited – HIGHLANDS COAST
Little Branch – Giant Beech Tree
ReKa / Nutmeg – Rustic Bench / Group Gift
Skye – Rocky Shore
Sways – [Vinca] Hedge – Gentle
The Looking Glass – Edge Blenders – Gerberas


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Bring On The Mojitos


Mojito is a traditional Cuban punch that often consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. If you are like us and are firmly seated ON the wagon, you can mocktail it up with some sprite, lime slices and mint instead !


FEATURED

DRD – Backyard Dock – Dock @ 40% off Quarterly Discount Area

Dreamland Designs – Marie Hanging Canopy

NATURI – Aegean Breeze ArmChair @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Coffee Table @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Agean Breeze foot rest @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze outdoor rug @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Sectional @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Evergreen plant @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Lemonade Glass @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Lemonade Jar @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Olive tree in clay pot v2 @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Aegean Breeze Small Coffee Table @ Cosmopolitan
NATURI – Wood Tray @ Cosmopolitan

Scarlet Creative – Ninette Artist Loft

Tm Creations – [M33] Tropical Flowers Rocks Arrangement

ALSO SHOWN

Dust Bunny – drying beachware
Fapple- Beach Bag Open
FINCA – Cancun beach bag
FINCA – Cancun towel decor
Fundati – Giant Coconut Palm
Fundati – Lipstick Palm
Fundati – Little Tropical Palm
Fundati – Mauritia Palm
Fundati – Palmetto Palm
Fundati – Plant Tropical
Fundati – Tropical Palm
Hive – flor tassled beach towel
LOVE – BEACH ROCKS BARRIER
Pitaya – Rent a surfboard
Skye – Sandy Beach Pack


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Look Out For Dropping Shoes


Recently, I came across a quote that a friend had shared on FB from Tumblr. It was one of those posts that you have to stop and read, not just a meme to glimpse and keep scrolling. This one not only made me pause, but truly sit and contemplate the accuracy of how a stranger, who did not know us, could still seem to know us so well. That may be one of the things I love the most about Facebook, you find out that you really are not alone, in anything.

  This may seem like basic common sense, but one interesting (and kind of terrifying) thing I recently read was that some individuals who grew up in an emotionally abusive environment find that their anxiety level actually decreases in the presence of those who are mean or overly critical of them because it’s familiar. Their nervous systems are hard wired to react to that kind of treatment as “normal” in the sense that it knows what to do with it–what defense mechanisms to employ when, etc.

   Meanwhile, kinder, more peaceful, and healthier relationships are quite a dramatic adjustment, and ironically feel less predictable because of all the threats that are absent and never materialize. It feels suspicious or too good to be true, which in turn ratchets up hyper-vigilance and hyper-arousal. Instead of knowing what BS is coming because it always does, there’s the nebulous sense that the other shoe is just waiting to drop. Safety and respect can feel the most unsafe for a while, because as far as the traumatized nervous system is concerned, those things don’t exist, or if they do in any form, there must be a million unseen strings attached.

    This is part of what traps a lot of people in abusive relationships, consistently draws them to want to please assholes, or keeps them moving from one unhealthy environment to the next–a highly toxic comfort of familiarity where being on the receiving end of cruelty feels like “home”. 

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Even nearly 5 years into a healthy relationship with Troy, there are still times when our base instinct is to grab the binoculars and scan the horizon for falling shoes. We hate that we still get that feeling, because we know it is not Troy who is responsible for the action.

Cause and effect” is a relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others. This is a combination of action and reaction. Only in the case of PTSD, the two are not directly related. Imagine seeing someone’s angry face and their arm raised, fist coming forward towards your face, your brains natural response is to flinch. Now imagine your partners laughing smiling face with their arm raised to brush something from your hair. Your response to the second, is not going to be the same as the first, because the situation and circumstances are not the same. The trouble with PTSD, is that our brain can not always tell the difference. We respond to the gentle brush of a hand, the same way one would respond to a punch to the face, we flinch.

Trauma responses are not always about physical stimuli. We say the rhyme as children, we all know it. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Oh the lies we teach our children. Sticks and stones may break bones, but words leave deeper scars. Emotional and mental abuse, are still abuse. The wounds they leave can not be treated and healed with bandages and stitches.

We are lucky, that Troy is who he is, and how he is. We still flinch, but we do it less than we used to.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental, emotional, physical or sexual abuse, please contact your local or national hotlines for assistance. The path out, is not one you need to take alone, there are many of us who have cleared the way to help you.


FEATURED

Something New – Going Off Grid

The prop and pose are part of the Going Off Grid Hunt which is running until September 30.
You can locate the item by going to the Something New mainstore and hunting !
Hint – Come ride with me and lets get off the grid!

WORN

RAMA SALON – Kylee Hair
Hilly Haalon – Margot Set
SEmotion Libellune – Tropical Aratinga #16

SCENERY

Skye – EPIC Cliff Set
Skye – Water Set
Fundati – Tropical Palm


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Doin That Thing We Do


There was a time, when homestead living, was the only life we knew. We loved spending days and weeks landscaping, decorating, taking pictures. Then, pick it all up and start all over again ! We absolutely love the setup and design part of it, but once it is done, we are ready to do something different.

These days, we live in a skydome with a much more limited prim allowance, This has not removed our love for landscaping and decor setup, it just means we do it on a much smaller scale, but we still pick it up when we are done to do something new.

One of our favorite things about decorating, is picking things from multiple sets that still all work together. There are bits and pieces in this scene from the Bee Designs – Southwestern Living Room set that I picked up a couple years ago, that I knew immediately that I wanted to mix in with this pool set.

When it works, it works !


Featured Item

Bee Designs – Paradise Swimming Pool

Misc Items Included From Other Sets

Bee Designs – Cosy Tree House
Bee Designs – Southwestern Living Room
Bee Designs – Giovanna Bedroom
Bee Designs – Beach Set

Also Included

Fundati – Beach Cliffs
Fundati – Palmetto Palm
Fundati – Tropical Palm
HISA – La Petite Cloture – Stone Path
LOVE – BEACHSIDE FENCE
LOVE – BULB STRING LIGHTS
Skye – Sandy Beach
Soy – Potted Pothos
Soy – Potted Ponytail Palm
Soy – Potted Cactus Opuntia


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