Writers have their perks!

Goodness, it's been forever, hasn't it?

Well, now I'm here about the Albatross Coffee House and the subsequent tower across from it where literary works are created into art in Second Life. I'm sorry, I know I should be more specific, but SL has actually been freezing my computer for minutes at a time every time I go on so I'm going to attempt to do this entry without having to get back on there!

 Now, anyone who knows me will know I'm a bit of a geek (or more specifically, I'm an English major) and to me, there's nothing better than to find little niches on Second Life where people can go and enjoy themselves... or better yet, save into their favourite landmarks so when they need a place to chat and hang out with friends, they can do do!

Most people seem to meet up a lot in sandboxes now if they don't have a place to call their home, and while that works great when you quickly rezz a nice sitting area and maybe house for you and your friends to talk several hundred metres in the air, usually people don't collect nice furniture unless you're really planning on getting a place that allows for the furniture to be rezzed for more than four hours at a time.

For me, the Albatross Coffee House is perfect. While yes, I like to host things around and find places that are great for things such as interacting, partying, or even planning a nice writing session (of which I need to do more on Second Life!), having them in houses don't always work. Especially if you don't have a lot of space or want to get a bit creative but find that your land impact is quickly approaching the limit of what you've paid for.

And if you're like me, you not only want a space with chairs for people to sit, but nice décor... books everywhere, and some food to keep that appearance of a good hostess. So for me, cafés are very important. You sit, your avatar eats, and you talk about anything and everything that comes on to your mind. It's a nice, relaxing thing to do!

And what a tribute to amazing writers as well. E. A. Poe has to be one of my favourite classical writer: a true pioneer in the horror genre without ever letting his writing turn gruesome or gross. His is the true psychological horror, in line with H. P. Lovecraft -- stories that tantalise your mind and leave you breathless with anxiety. Not fear, perhaps, but a hammering in your heart and a tightness in your chest to prove that you can feel and understand the protagonist's worries, doubts, and the forever struggle to wonder whether or not they're sane.

...Look at me waxing poetic, though. I should be getting back to my own writing instead! But just as a traditional closing out, I hope everyone with the Avatar 2.0 has gotten their new HUD update! Utilizator has created a new HUD that allows for the mesh body to wear more things on Second Life and I recommend anyone and everyone with the Avatar 2.0 to get the update, even if you have to change a few things in your shape (eyes, particularly) to make it work.

Shamera is wearing: 

Pikachu pajamas (PopTart) from the Kawaii Fair (free!)

(includes shoes)