Got to thinking....

So I got to thinking here recently, I know could be dangerous, however I think that this one is a good one!
I wonder how many people that I went to High School with or Junior High School with play or are involved in Second Life or Twitter and I have no clue. How cool would that be to reconnect with an old best friend or see an old crush in world. It would be awesome to Tweet daily with people that I have lost contact with over the years. I wonder how one would go about finding out.
Now I must do MORE thinking OR you can comment below with some awesome ideas I know you all have. It would be very interesting to know who out there lives a "Second Life" or who Tweets everyday like I do.
So yeah, I would love to get some ideas and see what happens.
BTW I went to Jane Adams Junior High (92-94) in Schaumburg IL and Windsor High School in Imperial MO (Class of 98)......Just in case you were wondering!

Tagging

So I am jumping on the blog tagging bandwagon. It sounds fun and beneficial, so let's see what happens. I have heard about this "tagging" idea in the past few days, but officially was sold on the idea after checking out Leah Dossey's blog and reading all about it. OK so there are some rules to follow to make sure it is properly done.
1. Link to your original tagger, and make sure you list these rules on your blog.

2. Share five facts about yourself in the post - some random, some weird ~ make it fun!

3. Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.

4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.

OK so here are my five facts, can't keep them secret forever.

FIVE FACTS ON SADIE PIPPITA

1. My real name is NOT Sadie Pippita. That is my SL name, my real name is Kim Randall and if I would have known I would be working in SL when I first checked out the game back in 2006, I may have named my avatar Kim :P

2. I currently live with family so I can be able to pursue my dreams.

3. I have a black Chihuahua named Cabo that believes MY bed is really his. Yes, he has growled at me when I have gone to bed before. Spoiled puppy!

4. I work in my PJs and LOVE it!

5. I really do love what I do for a job! Not many people can say that, but I can.

OK so there are my five facts...Might not be as interesting as you would have thought, but hey I don't know you like that yet! LOL

Here is a list of the Five Bloggers I personally have chosen to tag. I do believe their blogs are worth the reading, so have a look at 'em. None are the same and all have unique content.....SOooooooOO happy tagging!

1. Creative Wisdom http://blueleafcreative.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @Creative Wisdom

2. Gianna Borgnine (Sand Castle Studios) http://changingworldsbuildingdreams.com/blog/ Twitter: @GiannaBorgnine

3. Jim Connolly http://jimsmarketingblog.com/ Twitter: @Jimconnolly

4. Chris Brogan http://www.chrisbrogan.com/
Twitter: @ChrisBrogan

5. Geoff Wakeling http://www.jarada.bravejournal.com/ Twitter: @GeoffWakeling

OK so I broke the rules....I can't think of two more to put on here just yet. I will though, I promise!
Happy, happy tagging people!

Got me thinking

This song really got me thinking.....MEN HAVE IT SO EASY!

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~*Sadie Made*~

Sadie Made is my own original artwork from RL brought into the virtual world. I am trying it out to see what the response would be to my work. I agree everyone has their own style and taste in art so I know that this is not for everyone. They are images created from within my imagination, brought to life through my sketches, paintings and drawings. My art is an expression of myself. Nothing more. None are copied and all are mine. Please check out my shop. Maybe you will find something there that speaks to you.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sconfinate/209/17/23

Remembering my Dad

Today has made it officially one year from the day that I lost a man that was very close to me. A man that was one of my best friends. When we were together we were like two peas in a pod. We were always laughing, telling jokes and probably annoying my Mom :-). My Dad died of a heart attack while he was in a rehabilitation center just overcoming a broken pelvis. He had fallen a few months back in the shower and laid there in pain in the shower for hours until my Mom got home from work. He was a double amputee (both legs to his knees were gone) due to diabetes. He was my inspiration when it came to many things. I always knew my Dad was proud of me and the things I was doing with my life. Sometimes I felt like he was the only one and now with him gone I feel like there is nothing I can do that would make anyone think of me as doing something amazing in life.
The day I got that call saying my Dad was gone was the start to a string of horrible things, but placed in the middle of an already extremely rough year. I had been very sick just months before and it would only be a few months after my Dad died that I would become ill again, lose a couple more family members and have my world come crashing down around me. A man that had promised me to never hurt me, this promise was made the day my Dad died, ended up hurting me to a point where words couldn't even explain the pain. I had gone from being a happy, goof, fun-loving person to not caring about anything. At one point I couldn't take it anymore and just wished I too would lose my life. Life wasn't fun. Getting out of bed was a struggle. Going to work was just a blur. I hated myself, my life and lost sight of the things that mattered most.
I did finally see the light and gave up everything that I knew and had in St. Louis to move in with my family. I needed more help than I knew. Now I am sitting here today writing this as my "avatar" stands in our virtual office, praying that this decision I made doesn't turn out to be the wrong one. It is very hard to know that someone I loved so much will not be around for me anymore. I miss my Dad so much all of the time. I wish I had just a couple more years with him. I know he is no longer in pain and is probably watching me as I write this. I am sure he has his legs again and is perfect and happy, but I do miss him.
So today and many days to come will be hard, this I am aware of, but hopefully soon I will find my path in life that brings me back over to the side where I was for the most part happy.

Mythology and The Shops At Sconfinate Grand Opening Event Update

Well if any of you happened to miss the Mythology and Shops At Sconfinate Grand Opening Event, you missed an amazing time. Lots of L$ prizes were given away during this premier event for Aeris Pinazzo and Burattino String. DJ Laine Markova kept people on their feet dancing while, as I was told, they were using their cameras to shop at Mythology. There were some amazing models to showcase the wonderful designs from Mythology. The event was a huge success and was brought to you by Sand Castle Studios.

Pictures taken by Geof Romano http://slurl.com/secondlife/Electra/63/174/80

Taken by Sadie Pippita

Crazy day....

My day started out today by talking to great friend in Second Life (names to be kept anonymous) and basically we were talking about the virtual world, real life and what he was cooking as he was talking to me. You see it was about 4:00am my time yet dinner time for him over in Australia. I had a great talk and as it seems he was able to keep me awake long enough so that I could go pick up my little brother from the airport. You see he was supposed to arrive at midnight so I would have already been to the airport, picked him up and then in bed BUT nothing that my family does is ever done easy :-). They messed up with his boarding pass after he had already had his flight delayed in Atlanta so I decided no sense in sleeping when I would have just gotten into a deep sleep by the time it was time to get up to get him. So yes, that is where my wonderful friend came in to keep me awake.
So I left to go to the airport to get him. I was told that his flight would be in about 8:00am. No worries I got the with about 20 minutes to spare. Had a smoke on my way through the parking garage while trying my hardest to wake myself up and look half way decent. I got in the elevator and wouldn't you know, I got off on the wrong floor. That's me! Tired and delusional. So I get to the terminal area just before security and was checking and also praying that his flight was coming in on time. Ugh.... they had the time wrong he was coming in at 8:37am. So I sat and waited. My mind began to drift back to other times I was in airports. I don't fly often so there are very few memories. I drifted back to the day that I picked up (we'll call him Bob, although that is not his name) Bob from the airport. How nervous I was. I remembered exactly what I was wearing. I remembered walking around so worried that he wouldn't like me or accept me for me. I also remember the moment we actually met face to face. It was a feeling that I do not ever think I will be able to explain. No more virtual hugs. His human arms were finally wrapped around me while he embraced me. I was so happy.
Then as I was sitting there I was watching a couple say goodbye. They were hugging and kissing. The woman was about my age and looked rather sad. I knew that feeling all too well. That was the feeling I had when I had to take Bob back to the airport. I was so sad, but now that I look back on it I think I may have been a little selfish. I was so happy with how I felt when we were together that I never stopped to wonder if he felt the same. I would hope so considering he was also in tears not wanting to leave the day his flight took him back home. Perhaps I will never know how he really felt, but I have memories and to be honest the good ones will hopefully stay with me all of my life.
I was so tired at this point, wishing I had a pillow, blanket and my bed so I decided to walk around. As I was walking I was remembering the last time I went to pick my brother up from the airport. It was at Christmas two tears ago and my Dad and I got up super early to go pick him up. My Dad LOVED people watching and getting out of the house. He was a double amputee, no legs to a certain point due to diabetes, but yet he was always in a good mood. Little did we know that this would be the last time the entire family, all five of us would have a Holiday together.
So my Dad and I sat in the waiting area at the airport drinking coffee and joking around waiting for the little bro to get here. We were all excited and I loved the time I had with my Dad just sitting and talking about anything. I wonder if he knew that?
So siting in the airport today I got a little sad. Missing the man that taught me so much, but I don't think ever realized how much. He died just about a year ago and my family has struggled to cope with it. Going to my Moms house just isn't the same anymore. I miss him so much and I miss the happy person my Mom used to be. She is hanging by a thread and I wish I knew how to help her. I guess just being here is enough.
So FINALLY he arrived! So ready for bed yet knowing there was no way I would be able to just drop him at my Moms house I was still so happy to see him. This is the first time we all have been together since my Dad passed. I am hoping that this is what my Mom needs. Our help and strength to get her over that hump of losing her best friend and soul mate. I know my Dad was with us today as we sat around the table at my Moms house in the screened in porch. He was looking down at us and hugging each one of us. It felt really nice to just laugh and talk. A few times it got quiet as we all were thinking back on things. My Mom has not moved much since my Dad has been gone. A lot of things are still where they were so it was a bit hard. So now for a month it will be the family holding tight to each other and coming together to help each other out. I could not feel anymore blessed than I do now. For that I am grateful.

A place to call home...... Well at least I do. Won't you please come be my neighbor?? Lipstix Isles is an amazing place to live in SL. It is a very beautiful, tropical themed sim. If you are interested in renting a parcel here stop on by or contact Rachel Jiang by IM in Second Life http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lipstix%20Isles/89/89/22

Stop on by my place as well and say hi :-) I would be happy to give you a tour

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This new fun thing called "fishing"

I was recently introduced to the world of virtual fishing. I thought it would be SOOOOO boring because in RL I absolutely hate to fish unless I have some beer and fun people with me and even then it is less about the fishing and more about the drinking lol. So I was fixing up my parcel that my Mom and I happen to share in SL and I thought it would be nice to get her set up with a fishing simulator thingy so I was talking to a friend that has it on her sim. She said it was wonderful and that they had some trial poles if I wanted to try it out. I did just that and quickly realized that 5 casts were not enough. I was "hooked"! So I bought myslef a pro pole as well as one for my Mom and a friend and spent an entire weekend cluttering my inventory with prim fish, swimsuits, hats and other goodies you can "catch" I had a lot of fun doing it too. If you haven't checked out the fishing in SL yet I do suggest that you do :-)

Amazing new designer

OK every so often I come across a designer that I absolutely love and tonight that designer fell right into my lap (not really). Aeris Pinazzo had stopped by Sand Castle Studios earlier in the day when I was not online and when I did happen to log back in I contacted her from a visitors list that I use. She TP'd me to her location and I was stunned. Her clothes are wonderful. Even this textured ad doesn't show just how wonderful the clothes are. She has just started out only 2 weeks ago and I couldn't believe it. Anyways I wanted to give props to her and her designing talent. Lots of luck to her and if you do wish to drop by to get a free dress (it is a blue polka dotted one at the end of the shop) here is the SLURL
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Westbury/223/174/39

Second Life's 5th Birthday

So I was recently passed a note card asking me "How do you feel about Second Life on it's 5th birthday?" Hmmm..... That is a very good question. In this note card there are instructions about either voice recording your thoughts, which by the way is preferred :-) , OR responding via note card with 140 characters or less. I am a bit torn as there is a lot that I would love to say on this issue (personal experiences) I would definitely love to voice my opinion on things and people that have been both wonderful influences and great friends as well as call out those so very few people that are well regarded in SL as being "top notch" residents, when in all reality they are deceiving the community.
I guess I am going to put my thoughts on this past year right here in my blog. First of all last year in SL was wonderful. Voice was a great thing, I loved that I no longer had to carry 50 IMs or follow too many conversations in local chat. It was a wonderful addition to SL to say the least. I also not only kept some amazing friendships that grew even stronger, I made new amazing friends along the way. I began working for SCS, which has now become my full time job (I am also starting a company with a friend in RL). Let's see, my RL Mom joined SL which was great, but odd timing as for 8 years or so there was about 1000 miles between us and just after I moved 5 minutes away she told me she joined. It is good to have something in common with those that you love the most.
SL has seen its fair share of horrible problems. The unstable grid has kept a lot of residents on their toes wondering what will happen next. I, myself have had to use Skype for meetings with clients due to the instability and constant database issues. All in all though, I do believe that SL is looking up.
I met some people this year as well that are not only making a difference in SL, but in the real world as well. (Can't name names as I may use some in up coming Sadie On The Spot articles, SORRY :-P) This year also showed me that I am way too trusting and nice to people. I always look for the good and never look at what is right in front of me and sometimes that is not a good thing to be placed in front of my nose and not to see it right away.
To sum up SL's 5th Birthday and the past year I would have to say, it was a bumpy ride, forecast is calling for smoother days and HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!!! (a little early) lol

Karaoke in a virtual world

I have found one of the best and funnest things to do in SL and that is karaoke. I frequently TP on over to ~O~ Karaoke Lounge in Second Life to listen to some wonderful voices and every now and then (OK quite often) I have my own go at opening my mic up, playing a song and belting it out. Let me tell you, people there are very nice, they always say I sound good :-P I definitely suggest checking it out. I was very shy and nervous at first, but the owner, Canipanic, quickly talked me into it. Now I am a karaoke addict. Lots of fun. Hope to see some new faces there :-)

Life is too short...

You know I have come to realize things in the past year or so and one thing that should never be forgotten is that life is too short.
Life is too short to dwell on the past
Life is too short to let people get under your skin (they are only wasting their own precious time trying)
Life is too short to not speak your mind
Life is too short to not take a risk
Each and every day is a gift from God that should NEVER be taken for granted.
Live as if it is your last day on this earth
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive Quickly, Kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

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Laugh your heart out
Dance in the rain
Cherish the memories
Ignore the pain
Love and learn
Forget and forgive
Because remember you have only one life to live!!!

Keeping it real in a virtual world....

How does one know what is truth and reality when dealing, playing and working in a virtual world? The reason I am writing this is due to the fact that at some point we all question someones honesty when in all reality you cannot see the person, only the avatar of someone you may talk to or work with in a virtual world. I may be Sadie Pippita in Second Life, but in the real world I am Kim Randall. I have the same voice, feelings, opinions, fears, desires, likes, dislikes and so on as Sadie only I am able to actually interact with people face to face. Kim may not have the "perfect" sculpted body as Sadie may have, but in all reality Sadie is Kim and Kim is Sadie. If Sadie gets her feelings hurt, Kim's feelings are hurt as well. If Kim is having a horrible day, well so is Sadie.
Now this is not all true for everyone when it comes to playing and meeting with people in virtual worlds. Some people use a virtual life as a platform to be someone that they wish they were, used to be or maybe they even take on a friends personality in world. Some people use virtual reality as an escape from what they may or may not be experiencing in the real world. In Second Life you can choose to have long flowing hair when in reality that person sitting behind their desk may have a disease that has taken all of their hair away. Let's face it, you can be anything and anyone you wish when no one can see your human face.
Fact is, a majority of people will never know if Sadie Pippita's real life picture is really her, however there are a lot of people that do. I am one of the fortunate types that happens to have real life family and friends in the world to be able to vouch for me.
It is then left up to the others to create an image of who I really am. Some people like to be who they are not and others choose to be who they are whether they are taking a walk in the sun or sitting at a desk. Even in a virtual world, there can be a cross over from virtual TO reality. Sometimes one steps over that line allowing someone to see them for who they truly are.
I, myself have formed COUNTLESS real life friendships in a virtual atmosphere. Each and every avatar has the choice to make on whether they wish to let their true colors shine or become a different person. The only one that ever knows the truth is the one controlling the avatar UNTIL one crosses the virtual line and takes it a step further into the real world. It is highly unlikely to be fake and hold up a virtual sense of being once you are face to face with someone that you used to only communicate with avatar to avatar.
Closing line is, it is not up to one person to make a decision and false assumptions as to who someone really is. People have feelings and let's face it, there is a real, live person controlling that avatar you may see walking about in the virtual world. Just because someone chooses to be a robot in Second Life does not mean that person is truly like that in real life. Before one goes about with assumptions, take a moment to remember this..... The avatar on your screen has feeling just like you do and some people can be truly honest even when disguised in a pixelated body with prim shoes and no flaws.
****Take a moment to think about WHO you really want people to think you are****

Decided to start a blog

So I decided to have a real blog (sort of). Something other than Twitter. OK so since my blog is entitled "This One Time..." I will start off my brand spankin' new blog with.........

This one time oh about 4 hours ago I was asked to be interviewed on the MBC show "The Late Show". Kind of scary, that it is, but I agreed to do it to talk about what it is that I actually do in the virtual world known as Second Life. I am actually super excited to be able to talk about all of the things I have learned in SL. Be sure to catch that as well as my debut on Hollywood Cubes at http://www.metaverse-tv.com/
http://tsoenquirer.moonfruit.com/#/wilderpublicrelationsmetave/4527711406

Oh and don't forget to hit me up in SL or visit Sand Castle Studios for all of your virtual world marketing and building needs.