The Adventures of Lola: Urban Renaissance by RedGoddess

On her bus commute to work, Lola imagines leaving her neighborhood behind. For the past 10 years, neighbors have been fighting for an urban renaissance. Politicians promise jobs, safety and better schools but with each election, less get done. She's fed up with all the lip service and being treated like an idiot for votes. Even the condition of the bus is a symbol of decay.
The passenger next to her smells like booze, piss and peanuts. The old lady in the front with her two grandchildren, cursing at the bus driver. The teenager in the back shouting on her cell phone. It's all taking a toll on her. It's time to take control of her destiny.

The Adventures of Lola: Storm by RedGoddess

There are three topics hotel guests talk about obsessively: weather, food and relationships. Many won't even plan their day without the weather report. Lola finds meteorologists to be overzealous promoters using scare tactics for ratings.  How the hell is a snow storm breaking news when there are multiple wars waging globally?  Lola knows to keep her political opinions to herself. Besides, her role is to please and serve with a smile. Being a smart mouth has dire consequences she's not willing to pay. Instead, she complements guests on their clothes, hairstyles and jewelry. Blending in, as an outsider, is the key to weather unpredictable life storms.

MrMulti, Ed Lowell & Annan Dreamscape at Gallery Rouge

On my Rez Day, we launched "First Friday" with Musician MrMulti at Gallery Rouge + Serendipity Cafe! Friday is now a fun night in, with music and friends. On March 1, we celebrated MrMulti's own Rez day with a surprise party and some special musician friends. Ed Lowell and Annan Dreamscape joined him on stage for a memorable night. There are three of the most talented artists in Second Life. They perform great covers and originals that make us shake, shiver and shout. We had a blast and danced to so many favorite tunes, including Lady in Red. I can listen to that song for hours!
Special thanks to Meetu, Sevi and all the members of our collective SL groups who were there and wished MrMulti Happy Rez Day. It's always awesome to be in your company:)
If you missed the last concert, I hope you'll join the party next month and kick off your weekend with the one and only, MrMulti & friends:)

RedGoddess

The Adventures of Lola: Vacation by RedGoddess

The Lola series continues with a new story for your reading pleasure. Even a workaholic like Lola can appreciate the benefits of a vacation. Well, few things are simple for her.  Let's see what's she's dealing with at the hotel.

Vacation by RedGoddess

When the economy went downhill, a lot of people settled for "staycations." With more Americans unemployed and losing their homes, spending money on vacations was not on the priority list. Lola can only afford to dream about a getaway, and while she gets the gist of "staycations" she realizes without vacations, hotels wouldn't need workers like her.  Lola foregoes any time off and markets rooms for profit to the working poor to stay at the hotel.
Her manager will still take her 2 weeks paid vacation like clockwork, while Lola will convince people to spend money they shouldn't. Consumption remains the core of the American Dream.

The Adventures of Lola 100 Word Stories: Tea by RedGoddess

Here's the latest adventures of Lola. This story reminds me of my first glass of long island iced tea in New Orleans. Till this day, this drink was stronger than I expected. Luckily, Lola is in the comfort of her home and with her sister. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to leave a comment:)

Lola misses girls' night out with her best friends. Since they've gotten older and juggling jobs and families, they've seen each other less. In high school, they used to hang out every day after school over soda and a basket of fries at the local diner. They gossiped about everything and give advice about boys. Life was so simple when together eating their problems away. These days, soda is not gonna cut it after dealing with her nasty boss.  At home, her sister knows just what she needs to take her mind off her troubles.  She makes a potent pitcher long island iced tea served with box of brownies. They talk for hours, reminiscing over drinks until they both pass out on the living room floor.

Gallery Rouge is Launched

Many of you know me as a writer in second life but I'm also a Photographer. After rezzing in SL, my level of creativity went through the roof. I finally found an outlet where I can mesh everything I love and bring people together. I've shared my photography at various galleries, art festivals and special shows in Second Life. I also display my work among a collective at Gallery Rouge, a gathering place for artists, writers and creative spirits to be in their element. We host open mic readings, live music, writing sessions and networking opportunities.
I invite you to visit and discover all the artists' unique creations. If you're an artist in Second Life, I would love for you to become one of the featured artists. IM talkwithmarie in Second Life.

The Adventures of Lola 100 Word Stories: Bird by RedGoddess

Bird by RedGoddess

Monday is the worst working day! Lola is back to the daily grind at the hotel. Holiday festivities and romantic getaways with her lover are replaced by sore feet and demanding guests. She misses waking up to bird songs and sweet air instead of city traffic. It's time to reinvent herself, focus on paying down debts and aim her sights on a promotion. Work she can handle like a trained magician. But its not management, unless you are paid appropriately. No matter how hard she works, she knows it won't protect her from disappointments. But she needs more from life.