Jealousy...Greened Eyed Monster, Not likely!

Second Life is a place of incredible and at times "intense" reactions and relationships. BF/GF's alike pleasantly can experience relationships without being in the same room, same house, same city or even country...but what you gain by that is...being able to interact with another person that you are connected with without ever being with them but on the flip side a whole lot of potential anxiety, remorse, highs that are incredible, but also some crashing lows. You can't see that person, unless they allow you to "map" them (is that stalking?) and seriously being in a chat box with another person, while they are in another SIM may be quite erotic but leaves a person with some dried out senses. I've heard over and over "I trust my GF/BF" but really we can only trust that person as far as you can throw them. I've heard stories, read articles, and experienced some of the "highs" and "lows" but you can trust someone only so much. Second Life can bring a great relationship to a screaming halt. Jealousy isn't the green eyed monster, but human sexual behavior is. People make choices every time they log in. People can choose to remain loyal with someone with or without "extra curricular" activities and many live this way. People can include their significant other in "activities" which happens quite often but what MOST OF US can't deal with is the "perception" of deceit. Is it jealousy? Not in my so very humble opinion. As long as I am made to feel that my significant other is giving me part of himself, then I have no complaints. BUT if I am being jousted for someone else, something else, or ignored, YES I have an issue with that. I've always made it very clear that I will not be competing for time. It is MY TIME TOO. Jealousy of anyone that one person cares about IS HUMAN NATURE, get over it. It can be used as a gauge for feelings....but yes it can lead to stalking behavior if it is over the FDA regulated amount. What we don't want is the perception that someone is telling another person the same thing that made us fall for that person to begin with, and with IM's the world will never know.

**See what Courtney has to say about the Greened Eye Monster @http://courtneychronowire.blogspot.com/

~~Pacifique~~

This place was amazing. Many things that will romance any couple many ways. Dances throughout with cuddle rugs. A more public dance floor with fireworks. The landscaping is gorgeous with lots of flowers and trees. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The SLURL is: http://slurl.com/secondlife/SunSet%20dAlliez/94/51/22

China Hipic

Since I was already in one part of China, I stayed over an extra night to make sure I got to see a little bit more of the landscape. This was a very interesting stop with a lot of things to look at. I walked around and took in all the scenery. The SLURL http://slurl.com/secondlife/China%20West/139/68/56. There is also a website that you can tour: http://www.hipic.org/
Next stop Pacifique....

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China was very cool. It is a considerable walk so I suggest wearing some comfortable shoes. The wall looks over the water and the view is magnificent! On the other side there is a town and a ship all for exploration. I had a lovely time here and was very glad that I was able to stop and take in the sights! Here is the SLURL if you are inclined to make the trip: http://slurl.com/secondlife/China%20Sichuan/121/25/24. Next stop, another place in China.

Mont Saint Michel

The first stop on my vacation was the beautiful place of Mont Saint Michel. I toured the abbey and the surrounding village. It is a wonderful replication of what could be seen at the real world Mont. A great place to explore and take pictures. I've published a few real world and second life pictures here. Also the SLURL for you to take your own tour. Next stop, The Great Wall in China.
Edelweiss Link--
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mont%20Saint%20Michel/81/35/21

~~My Second Life Vacation~~

I've been flying to some of the best vacation destinations on Second Life. Luggage has been not a problem, I haven't lost a single bag! I haven't been held up at security, surprisingly. No pat downs, extra radiation, and not even asked to remove my shoes but have offered to strip my clothes off :) I'll be blogging these destination with plenty of pictures...more to follow!

Shoe Fair photo contest results....

I peeked, looked again, and then finally absorbed another contest, here and gone without my name anywhere near the winners circle. I really loved my shoe pictures, thought they were innovating, out of the box, definitely pictures of shoes....so what do I do that is so wrong? Well, for me...it is all that edge...trying to get that edge. My friends all loved the pics, and I hope you all see the artistic value in the shots regardless. They will always be some of my favorites and will add them to the many I have shot before...and will shoot again. *waves goodbye to Shoe Fair 2010*