Welcome to Isla De Coco. Take a step into an environmental landscape that can only be described as breathtaking. Isla De Coco is a part of the Costa Rica Sims and is a virtual representation of Cocos Island, Costa Rica. The Island was developed by Advanced Virtual Solutions and is sponsored by the Costa Rica Tourist Board. Upon arriving you are greeted with the following information concerning the Isla De Coco: A virtual representation of Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This unique and wondrous island is home to the largest underwater scuba environment in Second Life. Explore the cloud forest island interior or dive beneath the waves with free scuba gear or by submarine and virtually witness one of the most bio-diverse places on earth. The Island has been nominated as one of the 7 Wonders of the Nature World, one can only appreciate the magnificent beauty Earth has seen fit to gift us with. The following Cocos Island article will contain an abundance of information gathered from various sources and sites. In doing so we can get a clearer picture of what the history, geographical layout, dangers, and life is like for plant and animal within this Rain forest. It is an educational delight for the environmentalist and those who feel deeply about helping to save the few untouched wonders we have left in our world. Let us take a trip to the Isla De Coco and savor what it has to offer.
"The Cocos Island, Costa Rica in SL project was developed for the Costa Rica Tourist Board by Lester Nefarious of Advanced Virtual Solutions (developer of the Visit Mexico Sims) with build support from Grace Loudon (terraform and landscaping), Kaikou Splash (underwater seascape development), Dizzy Banjo (sound scape and custom musical soundtrack), Naimon Brome (custom water), Kriss Lehman (custom vegetation), ArchTX Edo (custom wildlife), and Toran Cult (welcome area design)." - Lester Nefarious, co owner and founder of Advanced Virtual
In order to understand and appreciate what has become a rare gift of beauty, of flora, fauna, and aquatic life one must first understand what the history of this natural rain forest is, how it came about, what it means to the world, and what we can do as individuals to preserve it for our future and that of our children. The history of Isla de Coco is somewhat murky and often arguable as to where and who discovered the island. There are a variety of dates and maps showing when the island was discovered and location. The following information was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocos_Island#History: Cocos IslandJ. Lines (Diario de Costa Rica, May 12, 1940) cites Fernández de Oviedo who claims that the first discoverer of the island was Johan Cabeças. Other sources claim that Joan Cabezas de Grado was not a Portuguese sailor but an Asturian. D. Lievre, Una isla desierta en el Pacífico; la isla del Coco in Los viajes de Cockburn y Lievre por Costa Rica (1962: 134) tells that the first document with the name "Isle de Coques" is a map painted on pergamen, called that of Henry II that appeared in 1542 during the reign of Francis I of France. The planisphere of Nicolás Desliens (1556, Dieppe) places this Ysle de Coques about one and half degrees north of the Equator. (See also Mario A. Boza and Rolando Mendoza, Los parques nacionales de Costa Rica, Madrid, 1981.) Blaeu's Grand Atlas, originally published in 1662, has a colour world map on the back of its front cover which shows I. de Cocos right on the Equator. Frederik De Witt's Atlas, 1680 shows it similarly. The Hondius Broadside map of 1590 shows I. de Cocos at the latitude of 2 degrees and 30 minutes northern latitude, while in 1596 Theodore de Bry shows the Galapagos Islands near 6 degrees north of the Equator. E. Bowen, A Complete system of Geography, Volume II (London, 1747: 586) tells that the Galapagos stretch 5 degrees north of the Equator.* Though the the discovery of the island itself is the greatest mark in its history, there is many more points to look at. Other factors came into its development. Isla De Coco, like all pages of history, has one that is filled with death and loss of humanity. One could say that this was natures way of protecting itself against the wrath of mankind. Is it a lesson for us to learn from? Maybe. *In October 1863 the ship the "Adelante" dumped 426 Polynesian ex-slaves on the island, the captain being too lazy to bring them home as promised. When they were saved by the "Tumbes", one month later, only 38 were left over, the rest had already perished from smallpox. *Wikipedia* Continuing a look through the rich history of this lush green oasis we learn that in 1897 August Gissler, a known treasure hunter became the first Governor of Cocos Island and in doing so he established a short-lived colony upon the island. Cocos Island officially became part of Costa Rica by the promulgation of the Constitution of Costa Rica on November 7, 1949. On May 12, 1970 the insular territory of Cocos Island was incorporated administratively into Central Canton of the Province of Puntarenas by means of Executive Decree No. 27, making it the Eleventh District of Central Canton. The island's 33 residents, the Costa Rican park rangers, were allowed to vote for the first time in Costa Rica's February 5, 2006 election.
What would a tropical island's history be without the tales of Pirates and lost treasure? In 1699 Author Lionel Waffer first spoke of a legendary treasure amassed by pirates upon the Isla Del Cocos. The treasure is mentioned again in April of 1919 in a document drafted by a British Foreign Relations minister, who spoke of not one but three treasures. The most famous of all being the Lima Treasure. *The Lima Treasure allegedly consists of two dozen 300-pound crates of jewels and other valuables that once belonged to the Catholic Church and several wealthy families living in Peru in the early 1800s, before its independence. According to the legend, the treasure was en route back to Spain to be stored safely from the pro-independence forces marching on Lima, but was stolen by sailors of the English Merchant Marines and buried on Isla de Coco. The crates allegedly contain coins and golden and silver chalices, as well as a large image of the Virgin Mary laid in precious stones and jewels.* http://www.ticotimes.net/dailyarchive/2003_01/Week3/01_20_03.htm#story_one
"When we learned the island was being created in Second Life I contacted Lester first to congratulate him on an amazing project and told him how proud I was as a rl costarican to have the island in SL. Later I offered him the possibility of moving the island here as part of the Costa Rica Sims, a decision he said only the Costa Rica Tourism Board could make. After showing the Tourism Board what we have created here in SL, they agreed moving the island as part of the Costa Rica Sims was the perfect idea. For us as a private estate, it really is an honor that a government institution recognizes what we have done and trust us with the first virtual project by the government of Costa Rica." - Giancarlo Takacs, CEO of The Costa Rica Sims Estate
Isla Del Coco is a geographical map of flora, fauna and aquatics. Some species have been introduced into the rainforest habitat as the years have gone by allowing for inter migration of species development. At this time the biota, or plants and animal life (flora and fauna) are only partially known to the scientists and rangers living there. The same could be said for the aquatic and corals living beneath the ocean waters that surround the island. There is a constant need for advancement in research technique and development in order to understand the wildlife and plant-life that make up the Rain-forest. To this date there has been a significant leap in technology that has enabled us to gather more information and log it, but the research continues as does the constant discovery of something that was not known before about this lush paradise. Where has evolution played into this. How does the behavior of marine and freshwater species here differ from other islands?
The Flora and Vegetation on Isla Del Coco is as unique as the animal and marine life. In order to best understand the intricacies of the environment of this island we studied the information provided for us by the Costa Rica Tourism Board, found on the Island Beach. Some of which we have included here. The flora corresponds to the diversity of plant species in a specific area. The flora of Cocos Island is related to that of the continent, particularly with that of Central America and northern part of South America, and was dispersed by migrant birds, winds, ocean currents and floating materials. The highest percentage of species of vegetation on the island is similar to the flora of the bio-geographic area of the Guyanese-Amazonian provinces of the Neotropical region. This explains how reproductive and vegetative materials arrived from the continent to the island, which occurred at some time during the Pliocene-Pleistocene period. This occurred before the Central American isthmus was closed in the area of Panama and when the outflow from he rivers, including the Magdalena and Orinoco Rivers, emptied into a common sea where there was a westerly circulation of currents that transported botanical material to Cocos Island. Vegetation is understood to include the way that plants appear, develop and organize in a specific area. In general, the vegetation of Cocos Island corresponds to a Tropical Rain Forest, however, the following types of vegetation can be identified. Vegetation in littoral zones, which are located at altitudes under 50 meters and develop above rocky cliffs and in the lower parts of the valleys of the bays and inlets that surround the island. The most common tree species in that area are: Annona grabra, Erhytrina fusca, Ochroma pyramidalis and Cocos nucifera found on the high ridges, with an undergrowth of rubiáceas and solanáceas, a diversity of herbs (ciperáceas, gramínes, leguminos, malváceas) and ferns, both epiphytic and those that grow in soil. Therefore, from a botanical point of view, Cocos Island can be considered a separate bio-geographic unit in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It constitutes a genuine botanical garden of tropical plants that include elements of several bio-geographical regions. An analysis of the current knowledge about the diversity of the flora, of its bio-geographical relationships and of its endemism, demonstrate its exceptional nature and its high scientific interest.
The Fauna, or Wildlife, of the Island is varied and diverse. The land mammals are few in species though do cause problems, especially the rat and wild pig population. Other land mammals consist of White Tail Deer, Cats and Goats. None of these animals are indigenous to the island and have been introduced to the environment by mankind. Whether on purpose or accidental, the island now has a growing population of mammals traditionally found in other geographical atmospheres. Other mammals to be found residing within the perimeters of Isla Del Cocos are the Bottle Nose Dolphins playing in the waters. Occasionally other sea mammals such as the false killer whale, the cuvier-beaked whale, the hunchback whale and the sperm whale have also been observed. Sea lions, another aquatic/land living mammal has taken up residence on the islands beaches, due to the warming of the waters in the aftermath of El Nino. Currently though, the greatest population of wildlife living within the rain forest is Birds. There are over 100 different species of birds living on the island with 13 various species that breed there. There are also several species that are endemic to the island itself. The flycatcher, the coocko and about 13 species of finch, including the Darwin Finch, named after Charles Darwin who used this finch to help develop his thesis on the evolution of this species. The warbler is also endemic to the Coco Island but it is also endemic to the Galapagos. There is also various Seabirds to be found nesting amongst the beaches of the island, the most famous is the Holy Spirit Dove. The Island has identified 2 Land Reptiles so far, a small lizard and a gecko salamander, and various sea turtles, though none of these turtles are endemic to the Island itself. No data and research show to date that these turtles in fact nest within the island. They visit here but nothing more.
"Cocos Island in SL was designed to replicate Cocos Island, Costa Rica, an uninhabited rain forest oasis in the Pacific Ocean and New Natural 7 Wonders of Nature (http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/) nominee for Costa Rica, to raise awareness about the island ecological significance and the need for marine conservation. The site will introduce users to the wonders of Cocos Island through the most extensive marine world ever built in SL, which includes schools of sharks, an array of fish, spotted eagle rays and coral reefs, among others." - Lester Nefarious, co owner and founder of Advanced Virtual
The marine life is a wonder to behold. You could describe it in words but to experience it is truly the only way to appreciate what this Island offers us. Isla Del Coco offers us a chance to slip on some scuba gear and dive into the coral reefs for an under water exploration found no where else in Second Life. A chance to reach out and feel as if you could touch a hammer head shark or a tiger shark as it swims by. Glide past a moray eel. Sit upon an eastern Pacific green turtle's back and float. Play amongst the dolphins. Take a closer look at a coral reef. The list of marine life one can visit, study, and appreciate is truly astounding. The chance to reach out and bring to life something that you may not have understood or never had a chance to visit. Unfortunately, in reality, this extraordinary gift is put at risk everyday due to erosion, illegal fishing, economic and lack of funds. Mankind has introduced plants and animals non endemic to the island, which disrupts the atmosphere and climate. Pigs dig at the ground and the rains come it washes the dirt away leaving the foundation of erosion. Plant-life brought by mankind is reproducing with the natural plant-life of the island. though the Island draws one in with its beauty, uniqueness, serenity, the tourism itself disrupts the balance of growth and nature. This is where knowledge and research is most important. Where knowing how to bring about and help to keep the balance will ensure the longevity of this tropical rain forest.
In 2009 Coco Island was Nominated by the New Seven Wonders Foundation as one of the new seven wonders. Though they go up against 300 other well deserving natural environmental wonders, we can do our part in helping to make this beautiful Island stand out. Please go to www.new7wonders.com and cast your vote. Each vote matters. Jacques Cousteau referred to Isla Del Cocos as “the most beautiful island of the world”. Lets show the world that his words in fact held truth.
Thank you to the following sites for information in helping to write this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocos_Island#History
http://www.ticotimes.net/dailyarchive/2003_01/Week3/01_20_03.htm#story_one
http://www.cocosisland.org/english/index.htm
www.new7wonders.com
www.visitcostarica.com
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Maseno Charity - A Gift For Our Children
The children. Their thoughts. Their beauty. Their artistic talent. The children are our future. They are ours to protect, cherish, mold and guide. Each child a blessing and a gift. A smile as precious as the rarest of jewels. It is our responsiblty to the children to do all that we can to ensure their future, for without them we have no future. Maseno Project is a step in protecting and giving them a chance at the future. We have a chance to be a part, in knowing that we changed the life of a child. Brought life, laughter, joy and hope back into one so young. Maseno Project II - A gift for our Future....
"Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends and honored guests. Allow me just a moment to say to you all, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I cannot tell you how much everyone’s work on this project to help the orphans of the Nest Rescue Centre in Western Kenya has meant to me. I started this idea, with a vision of having two or three small shows, and I must admit I am overwhelmed by the generosity and open hearts everyone has welcomed this project with, allowing it to grow into what you see today. I am overjoyed to think about what an impact we are about to make on the on these beautiful children, allowing for them to have a better life. Providing to them better food, better opportunities, and a lot of smiles! Alone, I can’t change the world. I am but a drop. But together, we have made an ocean of many drops. Every single person has contributed so much and with such an open heart, not only with time but the lindens that we are about to raise with this series of events that will help the Nest Rescue Centre. Thank you to everyone who has worked so endlessly to make this happen. I am so happy and proud at this moment in time." - Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009 & Head of the Maseno Project II BOSL Event
The Maseno Charity Project is a unique story to unfold. One that told of humbleness, poverty, giving, and charity. It all began with a single man who was a simple farmer and father, yet took it upon himself to change the lives of many children. To give them hope and a future. John Okili, farmer, husband, and father, was taking his daily walks about his village. He would notice during these walks the number of destitute children without care and homes. Malnurished, unclothed, no one giving them proper care. It touched the father in him and the human soul to see children without smiles and laughter in their eyes. Their souls depleted. He became deteremined to help these children in any small possible way to bring the light back into their hearts. John Okili, is a religious man and consulted with Mama Fanny Mundia, where he sat in prayer and talks before approaching his church for help. He didnt expect large changes as his church and community was not wealthy by any means. In fact economically it was considered poor. Yet in his mind, John felt the children came first and something must be done. Alot of these children had been orphaned due to medical loss such as HIV/AIDS or other maladies. To even be able to feed them in his mind would be a small blessing. When John approached his parish church, All Saints Esabalu, he found that the church agreed. Poor though the parish was, the idea of children starving united them. This was the begining of the Nest Rescue Center.
The All Saints Esabalu having established itself as the Nest Rescue Center, began its charity work of feeding the children of its parish. Soon it had over 50 children and 2 ongoing activities: Early Childhood Feedy and Education Program. Though they met in the small front room of the church they were still successfull and more determined to proceed. The children were what mattered. In August of 2008 a new blessing came in the form of a building donated to the Center by the . This new building allowed for more room. Educational facilities. Healthcare. The hope and potential for a future seemed endless. Nest is a registered orphanage by Kenya government's Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services and as a Non-profit in the United States in North Carolina by Dr. Wilber Mundia.
Charity work in Second Life has taken on a new meaning. The people come together stronger and more determined. Maseno Project sent out a call that resounded through all our hearts. This was one that touched each of us. Children. Our hope. Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009 began this project last year in hopes of raising funs for the Nest Rescue Center. She was astounded by how many stepped forward and said I WILL SUPPORT. So many will and so many do. This year was no exception. Mimmi put out the call that she was starting up the Maseno Project II for 2009. Designers such as OC, Callie Cline, Addoro, Azul, LionSkin, Anubis, Bliss, Brenda Clellon, Arda, House of Beneingboroughm, Velvet Rythm, Gasoline, Emperor, Alb Fashion, Pb Collection, and Kokò came together to bring their designs to the runway for the first two shows of the Maseno Project II. These shows took place on April 17th (Evane) and April 19th (BOSL). Some of the designers contributed one of a kind dresses and skins for auction in order to help raise money for the charity event. If you attended the April 17th or the April 19th events you would have had a chance to bid on any one of the original designs. These are unique and will never been copied or sold again. Mimmi thanks the Designers who contributed the following designs that were autioned at each show: April 17, Evane Event - House of Beneingborough "Flimsy" worn by model Tabata Jewell, Velvet Rythm "Kuki " worn by model Toapz Saunders, Callie Cline divine pink champagne bubble dress worn by Callie Cline, Emperor African dress + necklace worn by model Angel McMullen, Alb Fashion Black dress worn by model Mimmi Boa, Gasoline casual in black worn by model Jackson Vantelli, Pb Collection " Moonplanet red" worn by model Brittainy Collins, Kokò "Maseno" worn by model Ida Boomhauer. April 17th's Auction raised a total of 102,110 linden for the Nest Rescue Center. The April 19th Show was sponsored by BOSL and took place in the Path Thibaud Auditorium. The designers contributed the following one of a kind designs to the charity: Addoro "Maxine" worn by model Liane Maertens, Azul "Black Dress" worn by model Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009, Anubis "Alii" worn by model Poptart Lilliehook, Ardo "Maseno Man" worn by model Salvo Waydelich, Brenda Clellon "Angelica" worn by model Payton Heron, Bliss "Moonshine" worn by model Nino Heartsdale, Bliss "Queenie" & LionSkin "Zula" worn by model Afanaisa Eames, OC "Golden Lux" & LionSkin worn by model Olyvia Zenovka. The April 19th's Auction raised a total of 351,500 lindens, for a total of 453,610.
The shows were filled with not only members of Second Life there to support each other and this very worth cause, but also joined in fellowship and friendship. It was a chance to look around and see how stretching out a helping hand truly does reach across the world and through cultures and languages. Laughter, smiles, friendships, encouraging each other to top the other in bidding wars. This and more was the atmosphere of these shows. You could not help but feel the infectious happiness and joy that was running rampamt through out these shows. Children bring this out. The ability to laugh at ourselves, to play and see the world in harmless shades of rainbows instead of shades of grey. Donations are still available to be made. If you wish to contribute to this very worthy cause that is for the sake of our children please contact Mimmi Boa.
The following video link was produced by Lion Jonesford for the Maseno Project II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWU2tOKYCRA&feature=channel_page
For More information concerning Nest Rescue Center please visit: http://www.nestrescuecenter.org/history.html
"Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends and honored guests. Allow me just a moment to say to you all, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I cannot tell you how much everyone’s work on this project to help the orphans of the Nest Rescue Centre in Western Kenya has meant to me. I started this idea, with a vision of having two or three small shows, and I must admit I am overwhelmed by the generosity and open hearts everyone has welcomed this project with, allowing it to grow into what you see today. I am overjoyed to think about what an impact we are about to make on the on these beautiful children, allowing for them to have a better life. Providing to them better food, better opportunities, and a lot of smiles! Alone, I can’t change the world. I am but a drop. But together, we have made an ocean of many drops. Every single person has contributed so much and with such an open heart, not only with time but the lindens that we are about to raise with this series of events that will help the Nest Rescue Centre. Thank you to everyone who has worked so endlessly to make this happen. I am so happy and proud at this moment in time." - Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009 & Head of the Maseno Project II BOSL Event
The Maseno Charity Project is a unique story to unfold. One that told of humbleness, poverty, giving, and charity. It all began with a single man who was a simple farmer and father, yet took it upon himself to change the lives of many children. To give them hope and a future. John Okili, farmer, husband, and father, was taking his daily walks about his village. He would notice during these walks the number of destitute children without care and homes. Malnurished, unclothed, no one giving them proper care. It touched the father in him and the human soul to see children without smiles and laughter in their eyes. Their souls depleted. He became deteremined to help these children in any small possible way to bring the light back into their hearts. John Okili, is a religious man and consulted with Mama Fanny Mundia, where he sat in prayer and talks before approaching his church for help. He didnt expect large changes as his church and community was not wealthy by any means. In fact economically it was considered poor. Yet in his mind, John felt the children came first and something must be done. Alot of these children had been orphaned due to medical loss such as HIV/AIDS or other maladies. To even be able to feed them in his mind would be a small blessing. When John approached his parish church, All Saints Esabalu, he found that the church agreed. Poor though the parish was, the idea of children starving united them. This was the begining of the Nest Rescue Center.
The All Saints Esabalu having established itself as the Nest Rescue Center, began its charity work of feeding the children of its parish. Soon it had over 50 children and 2 ongoing activities: Early Childhood Feedy and Education Program. Though they met in the small front room of the church they were still successfull and more determined to proceed. The children were what mattered. In August of 2008 a new blessing came in the form of a building donated to the Center by the . This new building allowed for more room. Educational facilities. Healthcare. The hope and potential for a future seemed endless. Nest is a registered orphanage by Kenya government's Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services and as a Non-profit in the United States in North Carolina by Dr. Wilber Mundia.
Charity work in Second Life has taken on a new meaning. The people come together stronger and more determined. Maseno Project sent out a call that resounded through all our hearts. This was one that touched each of us. Children. Our hope. Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009 began this project last year in hopes of raising funs for the Nest Rescue Center. She was astounded by how many stepped forward and said I WILL SUPPORT. So many will and so many do. This year was no exception. Mimmi put out the call that she was starting up the Maseno Project II for 2009. Designers such as OC, Callie Cline, Addoro, Azul, LionSkin, Anubis, Bliss, Brenda Clellon, Arda, House of Beneingboroughm, Velvet Rythm, Gasoline, Emperor, Alb Fashion, Pb Collection, and Kokò came together to bring their designs to the runway for the first two shows of the Maseno Project II. These shows took place on April 17th (Evane) and April 19th (BOSL). Some of the designers contributed one of a kind dresses and skins for auction in order to help raise money for the charity event. If you attended the April 17th or the April 19th events you would have had a chance to bid on any one of the original designs. These are unique and will never been copied or sold again. Mimmi thanks the Designers who contributed the following designs that were autioned at each show: April 17, Evane Event - House of Beneingborough "Flimsy" worn by model Tabata Jewell, Velvet Rythm "Kuki " worn by model Toapz Saunders, Callie Cline divine pink champagne bubble dress worn by Callie Cline, Emperor African dress + necklace worn by model Angel McMullen, Alb Fashion Black dress worn by model Mimmi Boa, Gasoline casual in black worn by model Jackson Vantelli, Pb Collection " Moonplanet red" worn by model Brittainy Collins, Kokò "Maseno" worn by model Ida Boomhauer. April 17th's Auction raised a total of 102,110 linden for the Nest Rescue Center. The April 19th Show was sponsored by BOSL and took place in the Path Thibaud Auditorium. The designers contributed the following one of a kind designs to the charity: Addoro "Maxine" worn by model Liane Maertens, Azul "Black Dress" worn by model Mimmi Boa, Miss Virtual World 2009, Anubis "Alii" worn by model Poptart Lilliehook, Ardo "Maseno Man" worn by model Salvo Waydelich, Brenda Clellon "Angelica" worn by model Payton Heron, Bliss "Moonshine" worn by model Nino Heartsdale, Bliss "Queenie" & LionSkin "Zula" worn by model Afanaisa Eames, OC "Golden Lux" & LionSkin worn by model Olyvia Zenovka. The April 19th's Auction raised a total of 351,500 lindens, for a total of 453,610.
The shows were filled with not only members of Second Life there to support each other and this very worth cause, but also joined in fellowship and friendship. It was a chance to look around and see how stretching out a helping hand truly does reach across the world and through cultures and languages. Laughter, smiles, friendships, encouraging each other to top the other in bidding wars. This and more was the atmosphere of these shows. You could not help but feel the infectious happiness and joy that was running rampamt through out these shows. Children bring this out. The ability to laugh at ourselves, to play and see the world in harmless shades of rainbows instead of shades of grey. Donations are still available to be made. If you wish to contribute to this very worthy cause that is for the sake of our children please contact Mimmi Boa.
The following video link was produced by Lion Jonesford for the Maseno Project II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWU2tOKYCRA&feature=channel_page
For More information concerning Nest Rescue Center please visit: http://www.nestrescuecenter.org/history.html
Friday, May 8, 2009
Ode to Pizza
When I sit I dream
I remember your aroma
your tangy sweetness filling the air
When I sit
I can feel the hunger stirdeep within
a taste
a touch
the needsatisfaction only you can quench
When I sit
I rememberhow you felt upon my tongue
The texture as my teeth grazed
as my fingers gripped you
firmly folding about you
I sit here now
Impatient
wanting
waiting
For only you, Pizza, can bring me satisfaction tonight
I remember your aroma
your tangy sweetness filling the air
When I sit
I can feel the hunger stirdeep within
a taste
a touch
the needsatisfaction only you can quench
When I sit
I rememberhow you felt upon my tongue
The texture as my teeth grazed
as my fingers gripped you
firmly folding about you
I sit here now
Impatient
wanting
waiting
For only you, Pizza, can bring me satisfaction tonight
The Mist
The Mist forms before me
A shadowy figure apears
My heart flutters
My skin feels alive
I step forward
Ever near
The figure stands still
Never moving
Never speaking
Yet my breath is harsh
I reach out through the mist
A touch A whisper
a heartbeat
A kiss
Breath merges with breath
Fingers entwine
Two bodies wrap and become one
Passion blooms
Heat boils around them
The mist disperses
A shadowy figure apears
My heart flutters
My skin feels alive
I step forward
Ever near
The figure stands still
Never moving
Never speaking
Yet my breath is harsh
I reach out through the mist
A touch A whisper
a heartbeat
A kiss
Breath merges with breath
Fingers entwine
Two bodies wrap and become one
Passion blooms
Heat boils around them
The mist disperses
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Loves Endless Dream
upon golden shores do we play
A touch a smile a glance
In lovers games we do partake
the clouds drift upon the sea
Loves endless dream
Bitter words flow out upon the waves
tears soaked into sand
fingers entwine hand in hand
Loves endless dream
Hearts press close
souls kiss and thoughts caress
a look behind as the path fades to dark
Loves endless dream
Turning walking forward side by side
the ghosts of the pasts laid to rest
Hand in hand strength united
Loves endless dream
A whisper in the night a brush of lips
skin to skin
Soul to Soul
Loves endless dream
So many wordsso many paths
So many memories good and bad
Do they make us stronger or tear us asunder
Loves endless dream
Others would say why go on?
I look up at them with clear eyes
Because I love him.
Loves Endless Dream...
A touch a smile a glance
In lovers games we do partake
the clouds drift upon the sea
Loves endless dream
Bitter words flow out upon the waves
tears soaked into sand
fingers entwine hand in hand
Loves endless dream
Hearts press close
souls kiss and thoughts caress
a look behind as the path fades to dark
Loves endless dream
Turning walking forward side by side
the ghosts of the pasts laid to rest
Hand in hand strength united
Loves endless dream
A whisper in the night a brush of lips
skin to skin
Soul to Soul
Loves endless dream
So many wordsso many paths
So many memories good and bad
Do they make us stronger or tear us asunder
Loves endless dream
Others would say why go on?
I look up at them with clear eyes
Because I love him.
Loves Endless Dream...
Princes in the Tower
The willow doth say to the dove
Two babes of mirror though they say
Were born to royal upon this day.
Two babes the same came the herald’s call
Though not to know of lancaster’s fall
The dove doth say to the badger
Two children of the red rose play abound
Of battles and hunt and dragons with roaring sounds
Two children though they are peaceful at night
Know not of the white rose’s might
The Badger doth say to the doe
Two boys of innocence though they are
Two boys of mischief as they search afar
Two boys of whom whispers came
Of treachery and secrets of the same
The doe doth say to the squirrel
Two youths whom manhood quickly doth come
Two youths whom laughter brings joy to some
Two youths to whom York doth scorn
Whose blood will run freely the white rose’s thorns
The squirrel doth say to the willow gently
Two young men though they were
Two young men were to cause a stir
A threat to whom the house of york could not take
Two young men whose lives they were to forsake
Two young men in a tower ever so high
Two young men upon a cold stone floor do they lie
Two young men of whom are mirrors they say
Whose blood and life do run freely as they lay
All for the rise and the fall of two houses of power
Upon which lay a struggle in which two lives were to sour
A white rose whose thorns did prick
Two young men upon whom poison ran thick
The fall of Lancaster the rise of York
Which came about with a deadly fork
The willow’s branches which stood tall and strong
Bend at the beginnings as it listens to deaths coming song
It’s tears it doth bring about so freely
As it cries with sadness that can be heard quite keenly
Of two babes of mirror
Two boys the same
Of two youths of innocence though they did say
Their death comes about in this deadly game
Two young men with arms around one another
On deaths cold bed they did slumber
The willow doth weep and forever shall
Of innocence lost and never to again to be found
Two babes of mirror though they say
Were born to royal upon this day.
Two babes the same came the herald’s call
Though not to know of lancaster’s fall
The dove doth say to the badger
Two children of the red rose play abound
Of battles and hunt and dragons with roaring sounds
Two children though they are peaceful at night
Know not of the white rose’s might
The Badger doth say to the doe
Two boys of innocence though they are
Two boys of mischief as they search afar
Two boys of whom whispers came
Of treachery and secrets of the same
The doe doth say to the squirrel
Two youths whom manhood quickly doth come
Two youths whom laughter brings joy to some
Two youths to whom York doth scorn
Whose blood will run freely the white rose’s thorns
The squirrel doth say to the willow gently
Two young men though they were
Two young men were to cause a stir
A threat to whom the house of york could not take
Two young men whose lives they were to forsake
Two young men in a tower ever so high
Two young men upon a cold stone floor do they lie
Two young men of whom are mirrors they say
Whose blood and life do run freely as they lay
All for the rise and the fall of two houses of power
Upon which lay a struggle in which two lives were to sour
A white rose whose thorns did prick
Two young men upon whom poison ran thick
The fall of Lancaster the rise of York
Which came about with a deadly fork
The willow’s branches which stood tall and strong
Bend at the beginnings as it listens to deaths coming song
It’s tears it doth bring about so freely
As it cries with sadness that can be heard quite keenly
Of two babes of mirror
Two boys the same
Of two youths of innocence though they did say
Their death comes about in this deadly game
Two young men with arms around one another
On deaths cold bed they did slumber
The willow doth weep and forever shall
Of innocence lost and never to again to be found
Small Town Girl
My sister called last night
Asked me if Iwas alright
I laughed and said I was great
We talked until it was late
of growing up and memories
those big city dreams of breaking free
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Sitting on my porch, folks stop by
each has a story, its called life
Tales of laughter, love, and heartbreak
Larry's dog ate Susans Wedding Cake
Whose seeing who and what they were wearing
who died and whose a marrying
Folks head home the way they came
small town life its always the same
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Each night under the stars, I give thanks
For my daughters, even their pranks
Children are ours to raise truth,
honor respect we praise
They grow and find their own way
small town values will always stay
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Asked me if Iwas alright
I laughed and said I was great
We talked until it was late
of growing up and memories
those big city dreams of breaking free
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Sitting on my porch, folks stop by
each has a story, its called life
Tales of laughter, love, and heartbreak
Larry's dog ate Susans Wedding Cake
Whose seeing who and what they were wearing
who died and whose a marrying
Folks head home the way they came
small town life its always the same
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Each night under the stars, I give thanks
For my daughters, even their pranks
Children are ours to raise truth,
honor respect we praise
They grow and find their own way
small town values will always stay
I'm a small town girl
life in the city just a tilt a whirl
BBQ on a saturday night
Catching fireflies in the moonlight
Splashing in the creek
playing hide n seek
A hometown football game
church on sundays, it's always the same.
I'm just a small town girl...
Rose Rose
Rose Rose
Rose Rose Rose Rose
Shall I ever see thee wed?
I shall marry at thy will sire
at thy will
Ding Dong Ding Ding Dong
Wedding Bells on an April morn
Carve thy name on a moss covered stone
on a moss covered stone
Home hearth stone and keep
Will thou ever give me an heir
My love for you knows no bounds lord
Your son is born
Hark ye thy Heralds cry
Summon to battle once again
Carry thy rose upon thy shield lord
Upon thy shield
Swords clash a battles roar
Trumpets blare at a mid summers dawn
Knight and yeoman stand side by side
Defend thy crown
Hail sir pause a while
Did you see my lord from afar?
Was he noble was he brave?
Was he well?
Ding Dong Ding Dong
Funeral Bells on a Septermber morn
My love has died the rose blooms no more
The rose will bloom no more
Hey ho nobody home
Meat nor drink nor money have I none
Still I will be married
Hey ho nobody home
Rose Rose Rose Rose
Red Rose White Rose
Lovers Rose
Death Keening Rose
Rose Rose Rose Rose
Shall I ever see thee wed?
I shall marry at thy will sire
at thy will
Ding Dong Ding Ding Dong
Wedding Bells on an April morn
Carve thy name on a moss covered stone
on a moss covered stone
Home hearth stone and keep
Will thou ever give me an heir
My love for you knows no bounds lord
Your son is born
Hark ye thy Heralds cry
Summon to battle once again
Carry thy rose upon thy shield lord
Upon thy shield
Swords clash a battles roar
Trumpets blare at a mid summers dawn
Knight and yeoman stand side by side
Defend thy crown
Hail sir pause a while
Did you see my lord from afar?
Was he noble was he brave?
Was he well?
Ding Dong Ding Dong
Funeral Bells on a Septermber morn
My love has died the rose blooms no more
The rose will bloom no more
Hey ho nobody home
Meat nor drink nor money have I none
Still I will be married
Hey ho nobody home
Rose Rose Rose Rose
Red Rose White Rose
Lovers Rose
Death Keening Rose
Friday, May 1, 2009
Virtual Girl Vs. Reality Girl 2
*looks up from serious moody contemplation* Oh its you. Haven't seen you around here in a while. So. The question today is the Greta Bare or the Ingrid Bare? *turns to you holding up one of each* which do you think? What do you mean you don't know the difference? How could you possibly not understand the difference? I mean this is Stiletto Moody. The Shoe of ALLLL Shoe. You live. You breathe. You worship. You do not say you do not know the moody. You always know the moody. *takes a deep breath and practices virtual breathing excersises. Turns to you with a virtual smile pasted upon virtual girl's face.* Anywho, I really can't blame you I guess for not understanding the importance of moodyness. I mean you obviously havent reached the level of fashion sense in order to appreciate this. It's ok. Someday you may be able to attain this. So what exactly can I do for you today? I mean last time you came you wanted to know what Second Life was. *Pauses to listen* Oh, you want to know how one begins a life here? Well that is completly dependent upon the Avatar. Each person takes a different path. Most who come into our Virtual World are clueless. They think woot free sex and clubbing. Then they discover the moodys. Oops sorry distracted. Tell you what. I need a little bit to think on this and to finish my shoe shopping. Can we get together in a bit? Thanks! Huggles!!!
Exit Virtual Girl and her Moodys
Enter Reality Girl shaking eyes darting
*muttering to herself* They all have detachable parts. Sex sex sex. It's always about sex. They even turn into horse people and have sex with each other. Freaky. It must be stopped. Consperacies all around us. Garden gnomes. Rabbits. Why do they have virtual rabbits and garden gnomes if they werent planning something. Prim babies!! They are procrating!! It must be stopped! I must discover a solution to this. Research. First I need coffee. I need more Coffee. I told them I knew things they didnt listen though. It's just getting worse. The numbers are growing. I need more coffee.
Exit Reality Girl shaking looking for coffee
Enters Moody Mad Virtual Girl
*sits twirling her Damselfly Irelynn Hair right leg extended as she twists it this way and that.* Ugh shadows. Oh you again. Sheesh you do have timing. Could you possibly get out of the lighting. I mean I am working here on my Moodys. This takes technique and talent. I mean you dont think I just walk in there and go oooh I want this pair cause they are sooooo cute. Buy them and off i go. Gawd when will people learn. *Gestures to the seat next to her impatiently as she clicks her toes again.* Moodyness is all about having the right attitude. The ability to stand amoungst any crowd and know that they will look at you and say wow now there is a woman. A woman I can admire. She wears Moodys. *turns and looks at you in horror.* How dare you suggest that they are only shoes no different then any other out there! That is like saying.. like saying that that white bread is no different then wheat bread because it is all bread. I mean these are no ordinary shoes. These shoes make you someone. They elevate you in status. They compose your personality. When you wear the Moodys you become a part of the phenomenom that can only be described as the Moody Family. *looks offended* You know what I don't think I want to talk to you anymore today. Especially not about your silly topic of jobs. You insulted Moodys, therefore obviously are low in fashion sense and intelligence. Why don't you go talk to that nutcase Reality Girl. She has no clue about Moodyness.
Exit Moody Wearing Hissy Fit Hair Twirling Virtual Girl
*Reality girl stumbles past holding a mocha latte with a double shot of espresso. Head twitching as she mutters*
I saw them. I saw them do things. Do bad bad bad things. They have monsters. I need to becareful. Have to protect myself. They will find me and try to get me in there. Can't let it happen to me. I won't let them take me to the rabbits or gnomes. They arent gonna have sex with me with their detachable parts. Perverted expieraments. Its part of a grand plan to see if they can control us. People are getting out of control out here so bring them into a virtual world. Make them think they can do what ever they want. When in fact they are being watched. They are being gathered like sheep and jacked in. Eventually they won't be able to tell Reality from Virtual. I won't let them take me. *takes a sip with shaking hands and stumbles off muttering more about the consiperacies of the government to take her and use her as a sex sheep*
Exit Virtual Girl and her Moodys
Enter Reality Girl shaking eyes darting
*muttering to herself* They all have detachable parts. Sex sex sex. It's always about sex. They even turn into horse people and have sex with each other. Freaky. It must be stopped. Consperacies all around us. Garden gnomes. Rabbits. Why do they have virtual rabbits and garden gnomes if they werent planning something. Prim babies!! They are procrating!! It must be stopped! I must discover a solution to this. Research. First I need coffee. I need more Coffee. I told them I knew things they didnt listen though. It's just getting worse. The numbers are growing. I need more coffee.
Exit Reality Girl shaking looking for coffee
Enters Moody Mad Virtual Girl
*sits twirling her Damselfly Irelynn Hair right leg extended as she twists it this way and that.* Ugh shadows. Oh you again. Sheesh you do have timing. Could you possibly get out of the lighting. I mean I am working here on my Moodys. This takes technique and talent. I mean you dont think I just walk in there and go oooh I want this pair cause they are sooooo cute. Buy them and off i go. Gawd when will people learn. *Gestures to the seat next to her impatiently as she clicks her toes again.* Moodyness is all about having the right attitude. The ability to stand amoungst any crowd and know that they will look at you and say wow now there is a woman. A woman I can admire. She wears Moodys. *turns and looks at you in horror.* How dare you suggest that they are only shoes no different then any other out there! That is like saying.. like saying that that white bread is no different then wheat bread because it is all bread. I mean these are no ordinary shoes. These shoes make you someone. They elevate you in status. They compose your personality. When you wear the Moodys you become a part of the phenomenom that can only be described as the Moody Family. *looks offended* You know what I don't think I want to talk to you anymore today. Especially not about your silly topic of jobs. You insulted Moodys, therefore obviously are low in fashion sense and intelligence. Why don't you go talk to that nutcase Reality Girl. She has no clue about Moodyness.
Exit Moody Wearing Hissy Fit Hair Twirling Virtual Girl
*Reality girl stumbles past holding a mocha latte with a double shot of espresso. Head twitching as she mutters*
I saw them. I saw them do things. Do bad bad bad things. They have monsters. I need to becareful. Have to protect myself. They will find me and try to get me in there. Can't let it happen to me. I won't let them take me to the rabbits or gnomes. They arent gonna have sex with me with their detachable parts. Perverted expieraments. Its part of a grand plan to see if they can control us. People are getting out of control out here so bring them into a virtual world. Make them think they can do what ever they want. When in fact they are being watched. They are being gathered like sheep and jacked in. Eventually they won't be able to tell Reality from Virtual. I won't let them take me. *takes a sip with shaking hands and stumbles off muttering more about the consiperacies of the government to take her and use her as a sex sheep*
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