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The other day I got chided (by Phay :P) b/c I hadn't blogged since March 30...and at some point this morning while I was out and about I remembered my chiding and thought...'damn she's right...I think I'll blog when I get home!'.

So here I am with my venti Doubleshot on Ice (b/c evidently, according to Starbucks, people only want honey in the winter but *nothing* screams summer like 4 shots of espresso in a 24-oz cup) wondering...well...lessee...hmmm...what exactly do I have to say? And the answer is...sorta nothing...sorta a lot...blah blah blah.

I had started on posts about American Idol, but frankly the entire season was too 'eh' for me to care that much. Sure there were some great funny moments etc along the way...but all in all it was just like...well...'eh'. Hard to care that much. I'd much rather blog about 'Lost'...but if I did that y'all would be begging me to stfu after one post. Let's say I'm slightly obsessed. :P Besides...it's a *Second* Life blog...so...maybe I should get to what's been going on/what's coming up in my SL.

I've sorta had a break from designing/CKS work...mostly because other things have been filling up my time...and also b/c sometimes well...I just don't wanna design I guess. However, in the past month CC has been working on a shop rebuild...and I have been working on pricing/ad redesign for us. Andddd we've both been working on new pretties this week...and plan to continue doing so. So look for an announcement soon on that...once we decide when we wanna go in and put the new shop and goodies up!! It's always fun to get back into it after a break...and I'm really excited about the new build and the new ideas we've both been working on...can't wait to have it all pulled together & show it off!!

Also we have the big season finale of DiVAs coming up. If you've been following along on the DiVAs Blog then you've seen Phay's marvelous trailer for the finale. Having seen a preliminary final edit...I can honestly say that viewers are in for a real treat. I don't want to give *anything* away...but definitely expect the unexpected. I've watched Phay & Evie grow so much over the course of these 6 episodes in their technical skills...and I really think everyone is going to be awed with what they've done with this one. I'm so proud of both of them...and so honored to be a part of this incredible, amazing creative journey. We're going to be having an in-world screening of the finale...so stay tuned for info on that!

Also on a machinima note...my friend Tuber Potato, who directed a machinima version of the Ray Bradbury short story 'The Veldt' last summer, (it can be viewed here), will be directing another machinima based on a famous short story in the next couple of months. I won't say more as again I don't want to give anything away...but it's another project I'm very excited about participating in.

What else...welll...ok so anyone who knows me knows that I love (ie..am obsessed with) football. (yeah, American football...stop groaning you Euros...you know who you are) My friend Dot, who also loves football, suggested we start a football blog this fall...and I am so psyched about the idea!! I suggested we also have an SL fantasy football league. Anyone out there who has some interest in that (if you've read this far :P) drop me an email/notecard/something. Serious fans only please...those who know how to trash talk etc. :P

Also there's the little matter of the sim that CC & I have spent the past 3 months on. Terraforming. Reterraforming. Putting up houses. Putting up new houses. Reterraforming. Etc. (It's personal space, not shop space.) I've learned that I love terraforming (who knew?!) and I hate building (more like trying to build) waterfalls. :/

ANDDDDD then there's this Jim Honey dude. Good-looking, rebellious type. Prone to mischief. Maker of extraordinary animations. I really love spending time with him. Lots of time. <33 :)

So there we go...(Phay...I BLOGGED!!)...stuff I've been up to...stuff I'm being up to...stuff I'm gonna be up to etc. Like I said..stay tuned....

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YEYYYYY new DiVAS!!!

DiVAS episide #5 is up and running!!!

Special thanks to our great guest stars: EnCore Mayne, Jezabell Barbosa, Lumir Beleza, & QueenKellee Kuu (winners of our Flickr contest) as our featured dancers...and Roslin Petion as our very own Paula Abdul :P...as well as all of the fabulously fun and patient extras who endured our goofiness...we couldn't have done this epi without y'all!! <333

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Extras Needed Tonight!!

Are you a member of the DiVAS ExTRAS group in Second Life®? Well if not, you should be! Tonight we're calling one and all available members to take part in a HUGE scene! We could use your help! If you're not doing anything at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, lets us know! You'll need to sign a release, and our need for residents is limited so what are you waiting for? Contact Evie Fairchild in world for information and access to the secret location!

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Attention Shutterbugs!!

We know there are a bunch of y'all out there who love to take piccies!!! So we're looking for a few Dancing Divas who want a shot at a guest spot in DiVAS Episode 5!!!!


All you have to do is go to Flickr, log in & join the 'DiVAS UnDERSTUDIES' group...take an in world snappie of yourself in your fave dance attire (any type of dance attire you like....be creative!!!)...and post it to the group!! Entrants may post one piccie per day...starting today (3/12/08) and running through next Wednesday (3/19/08). At the end of this period, a winner will be chosen by Phaylen, Evie, & myself...and that winner will get a special guest role in the upcoming DiVAS episode!! If you don't have a Flickr account simply go to http://www.flickr.com and create one...it's easy and free!!!


There'll be plenty of room for extras in the episode we're currently shooting as well...so anyone who's interested in being on call as an extra please do join the DiVAS ExTRAS group in world!!! We'll be pinging the group for extras in the upcoming week or two!!

So get out there and put on those dance duds and show us your fabulous selves!!! <333

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Finally!!

YAYYY!!! DiVAS Episode #4 is live and fabulous!!!

Check it out...and enjoy!!! <333

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So You Wanna Be A DiVA?!!

Well then you're in luck!!

In upcoming episodes of DiVAS, there's going to be a big need for extras...so an in world group has been founded for those who'd like to come join us in the fun!!

If you're interested, and you KNOW you are!, please read all the info and boring but necessary legalese after the cut, then join the DiVAS ExTRAS group and let's have some fun!!! <333

The DiVAS ExTRAS group will be available to all residents interested in particpating in the show. Casting calls will be announced at the producers discretion, any time of the day or night, weekend or weekday so all time zones are encouraged to join. DiVAS celebrates many things, especially social diverity. It is the colorful people who populate our world that make it entertaining! And we need people from all walks of Second Life; Men, women, humans, elves, furries, tinies, young, old, vampires, every shape and size you can imagine.

**Note** This is a non-paid position. Participation is completely voluntary. DiVAS is a non-commercial entity.

We politely request you have a current photo on your profile! We need to know what you look like! We also request that you do not Instant Message the cast or crew for information on call times. We rarely are capable of providing advance notice, so our announcements for casting will be random. We can only consider group members who are online at the time of the call.

Remember: filming can take a considerable amount of time. If you are engaged in an activity or have obligations within one (1) hour of the call, please do not respond to a call. This is for the sake of continuity.

We hope you consider having some fun with us!

And because our Lawyers say so, here is the legal fine print.

* An invitation to participate in DiVAS does not suggest or imply that the participant posseses any ownership of the series, in whole or in part, the episode in which they may appear, storylines, ideas, concepts, characters, nor does inclusion imply a partnership with or between the production company, or any of it’s subsidiaries with the participant.

* Participant understands and agrees that an invitation or inclusion does not permit them any authority to act on behalf of the show, it’s creator, cast, crew or production entity, nor does it entitle any individual to represent themselves as a designated figure or spokesperson, or to negotiate on behalf of the show, the cast or production crew, with any third party.

* Participant understands that their inclusion in a filmed sequence does not guarantee their appearance in the final product.

* Participant understands and fully acknowledges the intention to film, promote, publicsize and openly exhibit in any form, at the producers discretion, material which may or may not contain the participants Virtual Avatar (Considered their intellectual property) and behaviors currently or at any point in the future.

* Participant understands and agrees that while they maintain ownership of their intellectual properties entirely, voluntary participation in DiVAS immediately grants the entity permission to use sequences in which they appear at any point in the future without advance notice or compensation to the individual, and that all filmed material in which the Avatar may or may not appear, regardless of content, remains property of the production entity indefinitely and the production entity harbors no responsibility to the individual involved.

* Participant understands upon entering into this agreement with the DiVAS production that they release the series, it’s creators, cast and production crew of all liability, claims or actions against them as a result of their participation.

* Producers reserve the right to remove any individual from an active shoot or the group at any time. Harrassment, intolerance or abuse of any sort is not tolerated. Any individual detracting from the collective effort with disruptive behavior or actions that otherwise delays or inhibits the goal of completion of a filmed sequence will be removed without exception.

* While a participant may leave the group at any time or chose not to participate, after their inclusion in a filmed sequence they may NOT request footage be ammended to exclude their virtual avatar once footage has been arranged or completed should it negate the efforts of other participants or effect the quality, continuity, or completion of the filmed product. All filmed material is owned by the DiVAS production entity.

* Participant understands and agrees that no compensation is offered in ANY currency, virtual or otherwise, in return for their involvment, nor are any materials, favors, or exchanges made between DiVAS and the participants now or in the future.
* Participant agrees to sign a release form stating their awareness of intention to publically display filmed material, as well as the terms set forth in above paragraphs. In this, they license DiVas productions the right to use on the filmed image of their self-operated Virtual Avatar in the production of DiVAS solely for the purpose of this production without compensation and that their image will never be used for anything outside the DiVAS production.

- A more detailed agreement is provided upon invitation to participate which requires the participant to copy/paste to a new notecard, with the virtual signature of their represented Avatar and returned to a production authority for filing. The notecard must have the virtual timestamp embedded and show the participant as the creator to be considered a binding acceptance of terms.

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WOOOOO!!!!

The long-awaited Episode #3 of Divas is out!!!!

Be prepared to laugh your bootay off!!!!



Awesome job Phay!!! <333

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Love Love Me!

Okies y'all have to check out this uberfun & catchy teaser for Divas...a new Machinma series coming in May from Phaylen Fairchild!! Tell me you're not laughing your booty off and seatdancing all over the place! ;)

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