Ichiban Nakano ii Tomodachi! (My great friend)

Miehina-chan from Kaishi Chou Okiya joined me today.
She asked if we could have a couple of pictures together and of course, I said yes!
But first I had to buy Hana Katsuraya February kanzashi, I feel it looks slightly better than Tenran but goes very well with Tenran hairstyle!
...After a little editing of course! Hehe.

These are the two coloured photos I took before editing for Mie-chan. ^_^
She requested I have our name Kanji on them, and that they look antique.

I think I made her proud. :)
...Her Oneesan, the one and only Geiko Murasaki Kimono, Okaasan of Kaishi Chou, has requested I become photographer for their Okiya. :)
I would be so so honoured... <3

Ganbatte Kudasai Kaishi Chou Okiya!

It was story night at Kaishi Chou Okiya!
It is also the home of a good friend of mine, you may know her or know of her. :)
...Miehina, Sr. Maiko of this wonderful Hanamachi!


Mie-chan played the Koto on my arrival, it was sad that I was the only guest at this event, but I suppose a lot more special because I was treated so well with lots of attention.
They really outdo themselves. ^_^

Sr. Maiko-san Miehina on Koto. Me, then Minarai-chan Yasuha, Geiko-san Aiyuzuki and Jr. Maiko-san  Hoshiko !

They were really hospitable hosts, little Yasuha-chan looked so pretty in the corner, observing, I just had to tip her for being there. So cute. ^_^
Ayuzuki-san poured me a cuplet of soft, sweet green tea. Was very lovely. I will be requesting that recipe! ;D

Hoshiko-san on the Koto now as Mie-chan tells her first story!

The first story was very interesting, about the actual life and adventures in Japan of the author, Lafcadio Hearne. I have to admit, the whole way through, she had me hooked!
The second story, about The Vampire Cat Of Nabeshima!!
Very spooky story indeed but with a happy ending! :D

Mie-chan looking very pretty in her green hiki this evening. A cheeky glance over by the lovely Hoshiko-san too there hehe.

Arigatou gozaimasu the girls of Kaishi Chou Okiya.
I had a most memorable night.


...And HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIE-CHAN!
Hehe. Love you so much, like my very own sister. :) ganbatte kudasai <3

A Fun Day At The Hanamachi!

Again, a beautiful and inspiring time when your Okiya sisters can make it online for an Ozashiki, or quiet Ochaya opening!
Then when your beloved Okaasan graces the grounds with her light and presence?

Left: Minarai Seacheou, Maiko Kumiko and myself. Middle: Okaasan gracing the scene! Right: Getting our positions ready to show Okaasan my new dance!

Oh what a wonderful day!
My sisters and I showed Okaasan the dance, which I'm deciding on the name.
The Flight Of The Spring Sparrow? Or The Blooming Of The Winter Blossoms?
She filmed the dance, so hopefully in near future I will post! I can't wait to see!

After Sea-chan had gone offline due to RL and still illness, Kumiko-san and myself had a visitor.
He was very interested in the Geisha culture and requested some answers to his questions over a cup of hot tea!
We also showed him our dance as he'd asked if we were trained in such a thing.
I do have to say that we are proud of how well we dance together. In unity, as our hearts may always be!

I hope you can visit soon!
Otano moshimasu!

Day Off.

After yesterday's events, I decided to take a little time off and put on some casual clothes!
I mean...I regularly take a day off, but it's never scheduled due to me needing to study and practice my arts.
...As that is the way in Second Life that I've chosen.


I look so different out of Kimono and my hair straightened. It is all crimpy because when my hair is styled in the Wareshinobu style, they steam and crimp slightly to fluff out your hair so it stays sculpted.

I started off by booking a few trips to Macchu Picchu in Peru, then to Paris! To see the Eiffel Tower !
It didn't take very long to get to each hehe, the wonder of SL's teleportation.

Left: Me rushing off to meet a friend for our trip to Peru! Middle: Me and my friend, Dark-chan as we inspected the ruins. Right: Me as I arrived in Paris to see the tower!

We had lots of fun, I had a little time left so I thought to get a souvenir from the stand hehe.

And I couldn't resist taking a photo of the giant people!

Are they big? ...Or am I just small? You decide :D

Lucky Day!

What a wonderful day it is when you're studying on your own, during a quiet day at the Hanamachi.
...And two of your sisters come online to spend some time!
My sister Kumiko-san, insisted we open the Ochaya, so I asked her kindly to host.
Unfortunately, it was too early for our patrons so we decided to just relax, and try out a dance I had put together instead.

A few pictures showing what we did.

The dance was even prettier with all three of us doing it together!

We look so stuning!

The sad end to the day was when I bid my sisters Sea-chan and Kumiko-san farewell.
It is never a happy time, but gives me hope and relief that I'll see them again.

Otano moshimasu!

Essential Studies

Coming back from my long absence over Christmas, I decided to catch up on my studies.

I'm up to lesson 5 of my Maiko assignments so far, so I'm doing quite well.
My Okaasan and Oneesan have to read over my work now, so I am waiting patiently. :)

Here are a few of the photos I took for my Art assignment.
I had to travel to four Art Galleries, Exhibits or Parks and choose a piece from each to write about and critique.
I found this lots of fun because I love Art...after all, I am the Curator for Arakawa's Art Museum! xD

The Medusa Statue of the SteamPunk genre really enchanted me. Wonderful detail.

 This is The Noble Lion, of Classical genre. The snow on his face, not even phasing the mighty king. :)

 Lost In Thoughts of the Photography genre. A beautiful painting of Sorrow and Hope. Two emotions that almost cancel each other out but also draw eachother together. Just like Love and Hate, there is a fine line between.

My favourite of all, the Elegant Horse of the Sculpture genre. I love horses, my favourite animal along with dogs and wolves. This statue is very pretty, had a lovely glow and presence.

I see my as more than just homework, I find them educational and fun. It is just a small piece of what makes this virtual life worth living, it makes it feel almost real.

Arigatou gozaimasu minna-san for reading. :)

Back On The Stage

After a long absence over Christmas, I have come back!
My internet is much better and regained, so I decided to come back, make a purchase or two and get back into the swing of Okiya things!

New January Kanzashi for instance.

A beautiful new kimono too. Year Of The Dragon by Tenran.

I decided to practice my new Spring dance...

I think my new outfit is very pretty and fits well.

 My Okiya, My Home.