Halloween is here

 Halloween is a fun time here in Second Life. You can dress up in your favorite costume, go to Halloween parties, or visit the many decorated places.

I have no idea why Germans say "Helloween"
instead of Halloween?

I decided to dress up into something less scary this year. We have enough terror in the world.

When I grew up in Germany, we did not have Halloween. We did have a day to dress up in costumes, but that was during Fasching (Mardi Gras).

Now only in certain regions or neighborhoods do German youngsters actually go trick-or-treating (“Süßes oder Saures!”). But while trick-or-treating may be rare, Halloween has become a very “cool” party theme for young and old. A web search in German turns up many German-language Halloween sites – many of them for party outfitters. More and more German department stores carry Halloween-related items in October.

The Basement Club did have its Halloween Party with DJ Casey in her Marshmellow outfit. The music was superb as always. She is here every Thursday at 6PM, so stop by and listen in.

Martinstag – November 11
There is an old traditional German custom that has a few things in common with Halloween: Martinstag (St. Martin’s Day, Martinsmas). The Catholic Martinstag observance on November 11 includes costumes and a lantern procession for children. I will have some Lanterns for you when you stop by the Retreat.

Happy Halloween!!!!

Days in the dumps

 

Sometimes, it is hard to shake off the days when you feel down. It can be challenging to smile all the time. I try and I try and end up feeling blue. It is harder at this time we are in to recover faster. I also think as I get older I worry more. I do not have the answers to snap out of it, because this is different for each person. I do know I have acknowledge it.

What triggers you? What do you do to feel happy again?

"Stars can't shine without darkness." - Unknown

I will be ok in a bit, I know I will...come and stop by the Retreat and you may find me there.

The Basement will have a Halloween Party on Halloween from 6-8PM with DJ Casey. Wear your freakiest costume if you dare. The music will be great and the people will be funny and oh so many other things. I know there will be many parties around this day and night, but the Basement Dwellers are still the best. 

Halloween Art at Xaraz Gallery

Second Life has a variety of art that you can view and purchase, from real-life photography, second-life photography, and digital art to real-life art.

There will be plenty of art at the Xaraz Gallery this month in October, and the theme is Halloween or spooky things. The opening was on Sunday, October 15, 2024, but the exhibit will be around for a bit. Why not come and check it out. 

There was a live DJ and plenty of guests to mingle with, some of the artists who displayed their art here. 

You can even purchase some of the art to put in your Linden Home. If you love art or just like to look at it, this is a fun place to find it. 

It always amazes me what people come up with. Maybe you even know some of the artists, either way, it is a lovely place to please your eyes on some creative art.

Darkest Hours, wake thy power.

There is always some light in the darkest hour. You do not have to look back into the past, because the past is always there with you. You may think it is bad, but the past makes you who you are. Yes, there may be some darker memories, but those memories shaped you into you. You survived and here you are thinking it is the darkest hour. It is not. There is a light, just use your powers.

Ok, you need to know what your powers are. Your powers are always there, it is the strength to make it, to take one more step, one more breath. You have it inside of you. We all do.

I love my life's dark hours
In which my senses quicken and grow deep,
While, as from faint incense of faded flowers
Or letters old, I magically steep
Myself in days gone by: again I give
Myself unto the past:—again I live.

~Rainer Maria Rilke

 

If you find yourself in that dark hour, do not give up. Reach out to someone, because they too may have been where you have been and can help you find that light. Trust me it is there. And in the nights the heavy Earth, too, falls from out the stars into the Solitude. And then returns!

Come visit the hunt at the Retreat

“If you go out in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. If you go out in the wood today, you'd better go in disguise."

The Retreat has a hunt and photo opportunity for all residents for free. Find 12 Halloween Pumpkins for you to keep and decorate your own place. They are cute and are modifiable...happy hunting. 

The Retreat also has a Yard sale where you can find Halloween Gacha Decor to buy. These items are below the Marketplace values and are perfect for your holiday decor. The are sale is located right outside the Basement Club. Hurry get them now before they are all gone from Skeletons to MadPea and other designers. Just walk outside the door and you will see it...have fun!!!

Come and visit the Retreat and take many pictures and if you send them to me I will post them in the blog with your name. 

Make sure your environment setting is at Shared Environment to really enjoy the colors and all. Don't forget to explore the cemetery.