And the award for "Longest Title on the Blog to Date" goes to...Great. I'm starting to sound like those ridiculously long video game titles. If Mark Twain were here, he'd say "Fail! Sir. Fail!"
Continuing the already "Oh my God, hang on for dear life" runaway mine train that is 2009, I had to move apartments recently. No worries or real grief there. I was able to get set up in a nearby area that is actually closer to my favorite club, closer to the archery range (a new in-world hobby), and a pad with more privacy. The cottage also comes with a big fireplace. Loved the "L" shape of the old place and the vine covered big bay windows on each end, but putting in furniture, etc, was tough. (If you'd like to see the old place, click here: http://therapidsblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/second-lifechapter-23come-and-knock-on.html) . This floor plan is a bit more workable. Rent is still the same. Can't put out as much furniture, but the really important stuff is already out. Besides, less is more in some circumstances.
Picked up some black mod bar stools and matched table, because, well, even in Second Life, you still get the munchies (ok, not really, but just smile and nod for the fun of it). And what better way to take care of those virtual munchies? (keep smiling, keep nodding). Why, with a cotton candy cart to go with the popcorn cart. If you're laughing now, just wait. The next place will have a corndog stand or giant cherry seat, one. And then the junk food trifecta will be complete.
The hunt through furniture was also a "joyful" reminder that's it's time to sort the ballooning inventory again. This never-ending battle is the SL equivalent to that closet or room in your home. You know, that's always filling up, no matter how much you organize and take out? The difference here is that you have note cards, textures, Land Marks (addresses) to various places, random freebies... you get the idea. And you thought clothing and pictures piled up fast? Just wait until you have random flaming top hats, hobo bikes, machine guns, and giant yarn balls. Oh yes, every one of those is in mine, and yes, I did say giant yarn balls.
I'm also at that stage of looking for the good quality furniture and decorator pieces. Sure, you can do very well with freebie or low cost items (depending on your needs), but if you look around, there are some real benefits to some of the more expensive things. For example, I have a freebie SL laptop. It's just a model, and it sits there and looks like a laptop (as opposed to...the Behemoth roller coaster in Canada) . After a little searching, I discovered laptops that are better detailed, and even have scripting for things like changing what is displayed on the screen. Others, will connect to Internet radio stations and video channels (which is also true of some SL TVs). Now, keep that upshot in quality in mind and think about other furniture, etc, in-world. You don't just have a modern bench that looks like a french fry that you sit on. Now you have a modern bench (that still looks like a french fry) that ALSO lets you change the color to match other furniture. Just as in RL, quality, craftsmanship, and features will vary by maker. Borrowing from Sean Connery in Rising Sun, "Deep, isn't it?"
Humorously, all this has really helped me narrow down furniture picks for my RL apartment. Already saving for 2 Aarnio Ball Chairs (jury's still out on speakers in them), a Parabel side table, a Studio floor lamp, Bombo (or Gino) bar stools, and matching bar table. What? You were expecting a red velvet fainting couch or giant Neko laundry basket? Pfft! ;)
2 comments:
If you are looking for bar stool in contemporary designs, here is one I found that offers a comprehensive selection.
Susan, thank you kindly for the contempo furniture lead. Always on the look out for that stuff and love the style. Much appreciated and thank youi for stopping by!
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