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Monday, September 25, 2023
Corn Maze! Stacey Cardalines Reporting...
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Buying a Dance Pole- Stacey Cardalines Reporting...
I have a side hustle as a dancer. The SL Enquirer pays just fine, I'm nowhere near poor, but I am a hardcore kind of girl and I also make sports bets that lead to arrangements where I work as a dancer. It's a long story, probably more interesting than what I am to write about today, but it is also a story for another day.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
POLICE REPORT: BREAKING NEWS! Lanai's Encounter with Karen at Starbucks leads to charges
January 5, 2023- Lanai Jarrico was nearly arrested for disorderly conduct, simple assault, and battery with a rolled-up newspaper outside of Starbucks.
Karen Smithstofferson, 45 of Honeysuckle Tart Estate filed a complaint while holding an ice pack over her eye and crying hysterically late Thursday afternoon claiming Lanai Jarrico attacked her with what she thought was a steel baseball bat for no reason. Karen also claimed she simply stopped by Starbucks after an exhausting shopping trip at Costco. She asked for her usual nonfat venti Peppermint mocha Frappuccino Blended beverage, with no vanilla, Caramel Macchiato when Karen accused Lanai of shoving her resulting in a one-sided altercation. While Lanai stood there staring at her like she was an idiot.
Karen Immediately requested to speak to the manager while calling the police on speed dial. The barista witnessed the entire interaction and immediately asked Karen to leave the premises. As she gathered her drink and headed for the door she turned to Lanai and called her a terrible journalist and held up her middle finger until she got outside.
According to video footage, Lanai was practicing social distancing as she waited patiently for Karen to finish her rant before stepping up to the counter to order a hot chocolate and a vanilla almond biscotti.
Witnesses say Lanai was approached outside by a seething Karen who was seen pacing back and forth mumbling nonsense. Lanai stood there for a moment just observing until Karen stepped into her personal space causing Lanai to swing a rolled-up newspaper knocking Karen out cold on the sidewalk.
Within minutes police arrived on the scene to investigate the situation and interviewed both women while administering first aid to Karen.
It was determined that with the rash of Karenism spreading like wildfire at various Starbucks, Walmarts, Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walgreens, Taco Bells, Hobby Lobby, and numerous Hair and Nails Salons, it was well deserved. Lanai was let go with a warning while Karen was arrested for unlawful use of 911 for a non-emergency and fined 500L for littering when she spilled her drink on her way down to the pavement. Lanai was given a lifetime supply of Starbucks for her bravery and courage as well as her own personal booth complete with fresh flowers.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
ITS' 2023! LANAI'S FRIENDS SHARE THEIR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!
With the holidays winding down and coming to an end, aside from the final wrap-up of the 12 days of Christmas ending on Jan 6th. Also known as 3 Kings Day AKA The Epiphany. Oddly enough it parallels the intuitive grasp of virtual reality across the grid. Many SL residents are getting back into their routines of creating, concert hopping, shopping, dating, hooking up, and slaying Karens amongst the rest of the beautiful chaos only Second Life can cultivate. I set out to find some new years resolutions ideas from my friend list. I just have to say I am grateful for each and everyone that offered their friendship or accepted mine. They are my Tribe in SL and always respond. Including the Karen or two that wigged out and asked to be removed from my friend list. I got love for you too but I can't speak for others.
The biggest message I took away from everyone’s responses is motivation, positivity, renewal, strength, courage, and self-care. Be kind to yourself and to others and let 2023 be a better year than the last.
“I'm planning on a New Year new me, starting mid-December, but working on changing all of me for the better from head to toe and inside and out!”- Varda
“My SL new year's resolution is to successfully organize my inventory, and keep it that way!”- Elowyn
“lol Elowyn would for me a neverending story” - Nita
“getting a goose avi for Ghostie to wear around Ninja” - Guardian
“lmfao Guardian you bastard” - Ninja
“Staying positive and trying to stay in better health” - Delcinea
“Quitting Dr. Pepper and vaping are my resolutions for this year, Ms. Lanai! So I can get ready for next year's resolution of working on my body!” - Tabitha
“Continuing to report the news in SL, and get the novel I've been working on published”. -Bixyl
“trying to be a better version of myself” -Rocky
“taking more pictures is one of mine!” - Angi
“Getting my latest business venture successfully off the ground!”- Dresi
“Staying away from SL men!!” - Barbie
“working on my real goals and dreams, staying positive, and trying to stay in better health” - Delcinea
“Just to be able to lay my head down at night knowing I was true to me in both worlds, and not to beat me up about resolutions/goals/priorities. - Lady J
“Lanai I had the thought to lose 20 kg...but I know wouldn't happen anyway”- Nita
“I lose that just by logging into SL” -Lanai
“My resolution is not to forget to pay my advertisements at SLEnquirer”- Alpha
“you all are my tribe thanks again for being kind and accepting my random mass Imz. I only had one Karen screaming at me out of 159 tonight xoxo” -Lanai
“My resolution is to smack that Karen” - Ninja
“BLEEP Karen.. she can kiss my BLEEP” - Alpha
“Oh oh, My resolution is to start to bang all these Karens!!!! hahahahahhah I need a list” - Onehempcat
"I want to get a Karen to clean my garage" - Josh
“Random acts of loving Karens” - Dreamingen
“#KarensNeedLoveToo” - Ninja
“What a beautiful group of positive people you've found on your list Lanai! Lucky lady ♥- Elowyn
“It truly is a blessing to have you all as friends. You crack me up! I will let you all get back to your regularly scheduled programs now. Happy New Year! *group hug* - Lanai
“I need to speak to the manager” - Karen
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving From the Sports and Leisure Desk at SLE- Stacey Cardalines Reporting...
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Comedy Relief: Slut Gear on Super sale in Second Life! Come get you some- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...
Since the beginning of Second Life, self-expression has been the #1 goal for many who embark on this virtual journey. Whether people like to express themselves artistically, musically, poetically, or verbally. It has all come down to one thing. Personality. Everyone has their own and it shows in the unique ways people communicate here while collecting friends who share common interests.
Aside from personalities, a good visual helps enhance the persona they are trying to project. Well in some cases...
Everyone in the virtual world regardless of a bubbly personality or a lackluster introvert, the appearance of an avatar speaks volumes, it either aligns with the person’s personality or often time leaves nothing else for the imagination. Either way, is there a right or wrong? Does decorum even matter in Second Life?
That brings me to the purpose of this article. I’m boggled by some of the choices peeps make when it comes to their avatar appearance. Perhaps I’m being a Karen or I’m just being vocal where others just shake their heads and banter back and forth in IM cracking jokes about the various choices of attire and whatnot while they “people watch” at venues.
Just like in real life, In Second Life bodies come in all shapes and sizes just like mesh clothes. Finding something that works can be a challenge but the rule of thumb is if you are unsure about a fit, try a demo or go a size up instead of 3 sizes too small to avoid looking like a sausage in spandex with all your bits and bobs hanging out or a special shopper that frequents the local Walmart, some peeps should check the mirror (zoom in closely and pan around your avatar) before teleporting out the door.
While visiting a concert, I was inspired to write about this topic in hopes it will help lead avatars in a different direction or at least give them food for thought. How we perceive ourselves is way different than how others see us. For instance, I know I’m a Goddess in both worlds but Orion and a few others seem to think I’m not. I won’t argue the fact…let’s move on, it’s not ALL about me.
The first thing I want to bring up is the 2 decades-long trend of thigh-high extra tight boots and ultra minis. Why does it seem, the majority of single ladies dancing in the clubs seem to be wearing this same uniform? I’m perplexed. Maybe it's some secret society or something. Are classy girls excluded from whatever it is they are doing? DO I even want to know? Let’s start with the ladies before I tear into the opposite sex and their choices. WHY? Just why?
I set out to find answers…
With liquid courage in hand…. I set out to interview some men on the topic of Slut Gear to see if it really turns them on or makes them secretly rethink their gender orientation.
Not trying to be biased or anything but I turned to SLE’s own Orion Baral. I literally didn’t have to say a word, I just glanced at someone in the crowd and gave him the side eye and he already knew my question. “Call me old fashioned but elegance is sexy”, he said as he began derendering women left and right I think a few dudes got erased from his screen too.
The next person I approached was Ninjaantwoord who gives 0 fux when it comes to giving an upfront honest opinion and here’s what he had to say. “OK, just so I’m clear, panties belong under skirts when in public, same as in real life. Obviously, there are exceptions to this rule, but generally, if you don’t want to be viewed as a slut, it’s easier if you don’t dress like one.”
Luchenpur Darwin, Owner of Center Ground Gallery of Art said, “I guess a lot is dependent on the setting. If they are at the beach or clubs where club sexy. Be as sexy as you want to be. It is the appropriate attire for it then have at it. I think it's fine. Most of the time though sensual and sexy dress to me still means you don't have to show it all to attract attention. And the way an outfit is cut to show some skin can still be enticing. I don't have any advice except, to do what makes you feel good and happy about yourself.
Another male who wished to remain anonymous so we will call him “Phil” said, “well there are a few directions questioning why they do, or just shaming, or psychological why they hate their mothers and have daddy issues and dress like that”
These men bring up good points but I really had to dig my heels in deep to find a man who actually likes scantily clad females walking around with camel toes, cleavages, and asscracks on full display. Not to mention the bounce action.
I came across a fellow that I will call “Fred” who was hanging out at the Keyhole like a roach on a wall. I could tell by his basic avatar appearance and freebie t-shirt that read “I love Tiddies” that he was only in Second Life for a “good time”. I'm pretty sure he derendered my clothing the second he saw me, as his crosshairs were all over me when I landed. At first, he stayed silent and then said…..” no Inglés. ¿puedo tener algunos Lindens?
WTF! Moving on…
Poups Sabra; Kreatures Breeder says, to be honest, Lanai, I like women wearing sexy clothes but to me, there is a difference between showing a little bit with classy clothes and wearing gross clothes, too much does not attract me at all. Second life is a free world so everyone can do what they like and I respect that, but my advice to these girls would be not to do too much because that will not attract the few good guys out there ... that s how I see it.”
Poups brings up a good point about the quality of men that these women are potentially missing out on dressing like that. It’s true, not all sluts end up like Julia Robert’s character, Vivian Ward in the movie Pretty Woman.
Anyway, I decided to take it a step further with the majority of the women choosing the type of outfits that would offend the average streetwalker like Vivian, I turned to the music scene and asked a couple of musicians their thoughts on these groupies that show up at their gigs.
I asked long-time musician and friend Dallas Winslet his thoughts on slut gear at his concerts and he had this to say, “actually I am glad they come but I never really see what they r wearing, but I really don't mind what they wear. I am really too busy concentrating on what I am doing.”
That makes sense but I had to ask him when he is out and about does it attract his attention.
“Well, I am a man and I love women but I don't go looking to see what they r wearing”
Fair enough.
The next musician I accosted for input was the one and only Icecremn Merlin who was glad to share some insight.
“LOL.....My fans are mostly older 40 plus and are there because I don't play what other players play so most dress properly. Those who dress sultry or slutty are always welcome, but I think it's silly. The part I don't get is why they hit on me. I mean really....cartoon sex?..... Come on. But...I have seen some avatars in here and I'm amazed at how good they look...and those are the ones that dress appropriately.”
I think Icecremn is on to something extraordinary here... Appropriately dressed women are actually sexier.
Upon gathering some insight from men in Second Life the only conclusion I can come up with is the old-fashioned saying “to each their own”. Everyone has the right to wear what they want to wear and act like they want to act just so long as it is not infringing on others or cause harm to another person. Self-degradation is also a choice one must live with if it is a choice they are willing to accept. Women practicing the slut gear culture can’t be surprised when they are treated with the type of respect or lack thereof based on the “uniform” they wear. Just like a clown cannot complain about not being taken seriously.
This article is for entertainment purposes only.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
AVIE POLL QUESTION: What is the funniest thing you ever witnessed in Second Life? Share your story!
Hey, friends and SLE fans! I hope you are having a lovely weekend!
It’s been a while since I randomly interrupted your regularly scheduled Second Life
and I hope I’m not being a pain in the prim.
Still, I was wondering if you were interested in participating in a new AVIE POLL section
I want to introduce SLE readers based on the stories I collect from you, the readers!
SLE will ask a question once a week and if you have something to share just submit it through this form link with your screenshot proof if you took a pic! You can remain anonymous or share your name it is entirely up to you!
At the end of the form, you can also make suggestions on other topics and questions you would like to see addressed by the SL community. Let's make this interesting!
AVIE POLL QUESTION:
What is the funniest thing you ever witnessed in Second Life? Share your story!
Submit your story here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftLxr_ZsWNBaYjfLjS9UAPMBCdFP3jsiGBaI2Td8kj
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