Feles' Adventures in Not Actually Dating

For reasons I won’t explain yet I’m sorta grounded. Not as in all calm and centered, more like restricted to quarters. My new RP sim life isn’t as safe as it was at first (blah blah harvesting body parts blah blah factional wars blah blah), so I spend more time sorting inventory than inspiring sin.

Though my inventory is reaching figures that rival the national debt, I still have memories attached to nearly every item. Like Tuli skins. Tuli was the first skin designer to personally give me a skin. I remember being all fangirl and honored, thinking wow, she likes what I’ve done with my av enough to let me be in her poster. Sure it sounds silly, but it was flattering. And even better, she was nice.

I’m also impressed with how far design has come in my nearly three years. My first PJs are somewhere in a box, because I can’t stand to toss out anything. Wearing them would remind me of my ex, and how we would would snuggle up on a Saturday morning, just chatting about the week or nothing at all. I wouldn’t wear those PJs now that I can have prim cuffs.

I remember destroying parts of outfits before I learned I could make a copy before modding. My destructive nature is actually how I learned to build. I demolished my first rental house and begged a friend to help me fix it before I had to fess up. Yeah, I didn’t know the owner might actually have another copy of the house. So much has changed. Today I don’t even flinch when I’m wearing a 225-prim ‘do and Ely says, “Feles, dig your hair outta yer bewbs.”

Credits: Tuli Bella FYEO and FYLO skins (1-3), AYLinE Canni hair (2), Maitreya Green II hair (1, 3), WoE Kyle/Kylei Pajamas – red (2), Linc wool panty brown (2), Candy Nail long prim color change (1-3), PC eyes shallow water (1-3), EarthStones Mara Hoop earrings (1-3), Cubic Effect leather & fur long coat brown (1-3), Linc tankdress khaki top and wool panty khaki (1, 3), BAX boots. Poses by Sunflower, Glitterati and LAP.

Consider this the dream sequence. The lame season finale when the writers, clearly out of steam, make the lead wake up to discover nothing from the previous weeks really happened.

In my dream I got the dress — then I woke to realize it was only the blogluv fairies who dropped a review copy on me.

*And the bride, inappropriately, chose a white strapless and waited at the altar …*

Credits: Gracie’s Bridal enchanted, redQueen gluttony skin, Truth Ann hair, Stiletto Moody bitch booties, Candy Nail long prim color change, Negko Designs tattoo, Sinfull horns and Glitterati poses; Pre Fabulous Foundry.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity of waiting and pacing and wishing and hoping, I get to wear the dress.

No, I don’t appear to have one of those dresses in my future. I’m talking about the dress Ely has been taunting me with for weeks. With the wrap top I won’t bother changing out of until her next release.

OK, maybe I’ll swap colors.

I was able to offer valuable input on this release, too.

Ely: Too much cleavage?

Me: Have we met?

I <3 Ely

Credits: (all) Elymode wrapped denim shirt, Belleza Jesse skin, Poetic cat eyes; (1) Elymode Soft Denim Skirt, Cake Dakota hair, LeeZu BohemeMia earrings; (2) Elymode Tuxedo Pants, 69 Jadore hair, Maitreya Verve pumps; (3) Elymode Lounging panties, Truth Isle hair; (4) Cake Dakota hair.

Yeah, I’m doing a lot of this today.

I got the expected level of excitement from my friends.

Me: OMG OMG OMG *happy dance* I’m engaged!

My friends: Um, OK.

It’s not that they don’t care. It’s that they’ve been around for almost three years of the roller coaster that is SLove, and have been riding their own. I have it easy. My friends just laugh to themselves assuming this one will turn out like the rest. His friends? Let’s just say that if we ever have a wedding, they’re gonna pelt me with rad-shot instead of rice.

Despite the disapproving glares and “what the hell are you thinking” messages we’re trying to make a go of it. And now my life is a series of new adventures. We’re building a little place in a neighborhood filled with poison traps and electric fences. I accidentally landed on one of those fences, just trying to get home to plant some dead trees. There I am dazed in a pool of blood in the middle of the street. Lucky for me a stray Lycan found me and carted my lifeless body around to find someone who could revive me. That someone was a lovely, prim enhanced fairy who took me to her clinic.

My crush-turned-partner has been working overtime to make every step of this journey exceed my dreams. And how can I not love a man who didn’t get mad when I accidently sent him off to mediate with faction elders still wearing a “Snuggly Demon” tag over his head.

Credits: (1) Belleza Jesse skin, Poetic autumn eyes, Truth Lucinda hair, Zaara Vyomini bracelet, Linc tankdress, Maitreya Shanti shoes, oh, and my engagement ring *grins*; (2-3) Exodi Sienna skin, top from Linc tankdress, Zaara chinos, Lamb teased up hair, Shiny Things tied clogs, EarthStones Gimme Those Wood Bangles, and grocery bag by me.

Check out the fence and other CCS role play enhancers by Krynch Picnic here.

Thinking of how to start a life with my crush on a role play sim is a bit overwhelming. His home, his friends, his history. I have to jump in or move the hell on.

In an effort to show him how enticing our life could be, I gave him a ‘lil taste of our possible future.

Will all of my dreams come true? *shrugs* I guess time will tell.

Editor’s note: While Lycans are now my sworn enemies, under different circumstances I totally would let you play in my yard ~ *rawr*

Credits: Exodi Manhattan Halloween hunt skin, Sway bathrobe set, Tiny Bird curlers, EarthStones Mara hoops, OMD pink cotton socks, Gentleman blunt, Material Squirrel horns.

I woke up today feeling different. A fluttery feeling in the pit of my stomach.

Crap.

I think I’m happy.

Happy is probably the hardest of emotions for me, because it means I’m letting my guard down and trusting. My crush surprises me on a regular basis. Sure, he has boy moments, but those are more than offset by new experiences. Like sweet. Thoughtful. Caring. And it all leaves me not quite sure what to do.

I suppose I could relax and try to enjoy what is. Believe that my crush is sincere, and brush away thoughts of what if.

Yeah, like that’s gonna happen.

Credits: SySy Kaunis pants (1) and skirt (2) [blog pack], Elymode leafy cardi set (1) and heart cami (2), Belleza Jesse skin, Truth Piper (1) and Yvette (2) hair, poetic eyes, Kunstkammer blackheart necklace (1), Candy Nail color change, Shanti Maitreya Gold shoes, Zaara Anaya onyx cluster earrings (1), Miel Elo jewelry (2).

I’ve made no secret that my crush is a touch role play sim enchanted, which leaves me with a couple of options. I can whine to my friends, which I never, ever do. Or I can dive in, embrace my inner demon and pursue him with all of the drive of a pack of aspiring models waiting for the next Reel Expressions BOGO sale.

With permission and encouragement to express myself in a more human form for the role play I set out to find a couple of new looks, lest my crush get bored and start sniffing around the little neko tail down the street.

I’ll be honest, having to role play attracting the attention of someone I already lured into my web is annoying. While I’m delighted with the way my new powers are shaping up, I’m guessing casting the princess card IC is a bit of a party foul.

Instead I’m having to develop a character who doesn’t conjure raging storm clouds when I don’t get my way and find more enticing ways to capture his interest. Or there’s that pack of Lycans …

Editor’s note: Lycans apparently now are my sworn enemies and despite being all *rawr* I will not pursue them, unless for the kill.

Editor’s note 2: Oh, if you are reading this, baby, that whole thing about checking out anyone else was a joke merely added to entertain my readers and avoid divulging how utterly smitten I am <3

Credits (1) Magika Lust hair, Linc Petite net version dress top (blogger pack), Elymode long simple skirt (gift in exchange for personal favors), Zaara bracelet and Armidi necklace; (2) 69 Miracle hair, La Forgia Brina jewelry set, Aoharu fur coat, Black Lace panties and garter; (both) Belleza Jesse skin, Poetic cat eyes and Candy Nail color change prim nails.

*sighs* Yes, I’ve been negligent in my man-bashing duties because things are good (gasp!) with the new crush. Fortunately I’ve reigned in the googlieyedness just enough for my friends to be able to stand me again.

I’m going to extend my unusually mushy theme to a little love for Solange. I dance around the yard every time she puts out something new. Her flirty, sexy styles like Sassy regularly make my crush go “Oh, hello.”

So my gushy post today is dedicated to Solange, who makes the things that make my guy think, naaa let’s stay in tonight.

Credits: Solange Sassy in black (blogger item), Exodi Lily skin, Poetic cat eyes, Detour Stage Lashes, MiraiStyle Daie hair, Stiletto Moody Pinup, Candy Nail color change.

It’s time to sort through party invites and decide on the perfect costume. Which is much more difficult when the real goal is to make my crush go all dork seizure while I pose demurely purring, “Oh, this old thing?” Sure, I could go for the easy kill, but I’m sure there will be 15 other bimbo cheerleaders there with Emerald viewer-enhanced bouncing breasts.

I thought about appealing to my guy’s inner demon, like with the new limited edition costume from Haven + SLink.

Then I tried an evil mashup, using the $50L Friday skin from 5th & Oxford and the Linc fightclub version of the petite dress.

Appropriate, yes. But, you know, this is probably the exact picture he gets in his mind when I IM to say, “Seriously, is she flirting with you in front of me?” Next.

Going ’80s is always fun, though big-haired sweetness probably won’t leave him picking up his jaw.

I even thought about going Saloon Whore, but, well, isn’t the idea to try a new look for Halloween?

Credits: (1) SLink and Haven Medusa Avatar (subbing in my shape); (2) 5th & Oxford Little Miss Horror skin, Linc Petite Fightclub from blogger pack, 69 Model hair, Candy Nail color change, Tart stockings from the Monique set, Dernier Cri freebie zombie av eyes; (3) Raspberry Aristocrat Krissi hair, Lily 80s skin from Exodi group gift, Poetic eyes, Ruined Cavalier boots, Look blue sweater, Zaara jeans; (4) Dernier Cri Natasha hair, Exodi Lily chocolate skin, Snatch Miss Maverick, Candy Nail color change.

What do you do when your crush is roleplay sim addicted? Sometimes you have to offer options.

You could take me shopping.

You could take me horseback riding.

Maybe take me home?

Or …

Credits: (1) SySy’s Tweedy set (blog set), Maitreya Verve shoes, Candy Nail french, Armidi Gordie print bag, Eclectica jewelry, Tortoiseshell (DSN gift), JE Republic Fran hair, Belleza Jesse skin; (2) SG Shake It shirt, League Garage jeans, Decoy Jully boots, Truth Yvonne hair, Belleza Jesse skin; (3) Blacklisted Bad Things lingerie, Cake Faith II hair (modded heavily for shoot), Belleza Jesse skin, Candy Nail french; (4) Belleza Jesse skin, Truth Freda hair and a homemade pillow.