9/11 We shall never forget

19 years later and we still feel the sadness and pain this event has brought to us. I remember it clearly as it was yesterday. Driving to work on a military base just to find out that all of a sudden security was heightened to the max. 

I remember " John" and the story I wrote and shared here in my blog some years back. Sometimes I have re-occurring dreams of planes crashing in my backyard and last night when I finally settled to bed I had to close the windows because it was not from the smoke of the wild California fires but the smell of jet fuel.

At the same time, my daughter comes downstairs and tells me she is scared because she saw something. Maybe you have also hauntings and weird experiences about this day and you like to share them.

Just remember to reflect and know how we were all united no matter what color, religion, or language we spoke. We all stood together. This is how it should be always. 

DB COOPER MYSTERY HUNT!!!

Take a parachute and get ready to jump into the abyss of darkness. Once you land look for 10 bundles of money, which contain riddles and prizes. 

Good Luck!!! and do let me know how you liked it.

Starts on October 1 to 31, 2020 only here at the Retreat and Basement Club.

Starting plateform: DB COOPER JUMP

The story of "John and Anita"

So, I read an interesting story the other day, it was about how some people have relationships because they are bored with the lack of passion and purpose in their own lives, and rather than looking within to find out why they feel that way, they get involved in a love affair and make that their purpose. I know someone in Second Life exactly like that and he carried this over to Real Life. 

It is sad to me that this person escaped twice the abuse of women from his failed marriages. Let's call him "John". John has been in Second Life for over 12 years with many different avatar names and many many women he met along the way. Too many individuals only get married because they are desperate or lonely. Dr. Angelis is right when she says "when you are feeling lonely or desperate, you are much more likely to make poor love choices and end up in unfulfilling relationships." A lonely and desperate person will remain lonely after marriage. Some people are so emotionally empty that they are desperate for anyone to marry. In the end, these persons end up in a painful relationship.

Maybe that is why many men are in Second Life because of their unhappy relationships? Who knows. John failed all relationships in Second Life as well as in Real Life. Although he claims that he is now finally happily married in Real Life and in Second Life to the same person and if that is true, it would be great news. His new wife, let's call her "Anita" comes from a different country, who most likely seeks to be in a country that she normally may not be able to stay, but through marriage, she can. If you have deep places of emptiness within you, no partner, regardless of how much they love you, will be able to fill that emptiness.

Don't rush into things just because you are lonely. If you are unhappy and single, you'll probably be unhappy and married, too. Marriage does not fix personal, psychological, and emotional problems. If anything, marriage will exacerbate them.

If you are not happy with yourself and your life, take responsibility to fix it now while you are single. You'll feel better, and your future spouse will thank you.

Writer's Block

The rain falls hard on a humdrum town

this town has dragged you down oh the rain falls hard on a humdrum town this town has dragged you down And everybody's got to live their life and God knows I've got to live mine God knows I've got to live mine.....

I am still around, just kind of on the very low side. It seems that I have writer's block or the desire to do anything. Maybe soon I will reach out and be alive again. 

Out of this world musical journey!!!

Now, if I could figure out which one of these dead astronauts is DJ Dandy???

Mark your calendar!!!! Monday, August 10, 2020, the Basement Club presents DJ Dandy and Likka's out of this world musical journey. Feel free to dress up for the occasion if you desire to do so. You might as well, we know you have tons of costumes in your inventory, why not use them.

The show starts at 6PM SLT and we are excited to see you. Until then stay "happy"!!!!

Emotional First Aid

In the wee hours of the night, I can sit here and ponder about what really matters. I have come to an understanding that taking care of my emotional state is number one before any decisions can be made. I think we pay too much attention to our physical look than our minds. Even here in Second Life, we spend many hours creating our avatar to make it look perfect.

Think about it. In real life, we just stay sad or depressed because we know it will just pass, but if we have a cut on our arm or leg we cover that up with a bandaid. Why do we not care about how our emotions also need a bandaid. Do not let loneliness create a giant wound in your mind by manipulating yourself with your thoughts. Think about loneliness as the worst cancer you could ever develop. It will feast on your mind and create doubts and worry and so many more emotions. Soon you will feel like a failure. Do not let your mind trick you into failure, because you are never ever a failure. 

Do not believe that rubbish your mind tries to convince you that you are not good enough, because it is not true. The sad thing is your mind is as stubborn as a mule and will not easily believe this, so you MUST fight very hard to beat this cancer of the mind. Do not allow yourself to be defeated. Our mind is not always our best friend at all. 

Do not let thoughts entangle you from doing what you want to do. Believe you can and eventually, it will happen. 

Rejection can be very hurtful and once that gets to your mind it can be a killer. We believe in our faults and find faults that are not even present. It is like cutting into the wound of your arm and make it deeper and now may get infected. The recovery may be so much longer to heal now.

Do not ruminate over these thoughts, because they will bring on deep depression and can cause so much more physical illness. Distract yourself with positive thoughts just like you would take medication for the wound. Protect yourself from psychological wounds just like you would protect yourself from physical would. 

The power of feeling mentally well can make the biggest difference in your life. Do what is necessary to bring cleansing to your thoughts. It is as vital as breathing. Without it, you will slowly destroy yourself. They do not say this for nothing that the mind is a powerful thing. It absolutely is. Take care of your emotional well being like you would brush your teeth or take a shower to stay healthy. 

The Basement Club

DJ Karyn

You never know what happens at the Basement Club, but what you will get is great music and a bunch of cool people who will make you laugh.😁

Many of the DJs here play INDIE and Alternative music, but you will also hear some rock and electronic techno depending on the night of the week.

DJ PoetApprox will get as wild as you like

There are daily sets here starting at 6PM SLT, but you are welcome to come and visit anytime and enjoy the club and dance or just sit and chat with friends. We are open 24/7.

Above the Basement Club, you will find the gallery and the Retreat which are open to all residents in Second Life. Feel free to wander around and enjoy the facilities. 

Crazy theme nights with Dandy and Likka

DJ Grum attracts all the ladies with his smooth and calming voice and his music choice is out of this world...maybe part of his alien nature.