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.

Yume No Ukihashi Opening Night

The new Ochaya in Hosoi Mura named 'Yume No Ukihashi' had its opening last night.
I attended a most wonderful, enchanting and fun evening.
We drank tea, sake and played games!
The Geiko-san danced, the Maiko-san danced and told stories...
Mizuko Okaasan presented to us the Tea Ceremony to finish off.
Such a great night and I wish them luck in the future.

Geiko Toshiki-san dancing her dance to a tale of a butterfly emerging into its new life.

 All the Maiko and Geiko including Mizuko Okaasan dancing upon the bridge on stage.

On the left, Toshiki-san dancing and on the right, Mizuko Okaasan giving a speech.
You can see me, on the left in my blue Yukata ^^

Yume No Ukihashi and all of its sisters, Ganbatte ne!!

Making Time

The other day, I was so busy and tired so could not upload this.
But...on that day, Jishaku Yuhara, one of my favourite patrons and good friends came to spend a little time with me.
As usual, we had a great time and he showed me a couple of his dances for Taishuu Engeki. He is a beautiful Onnagata hehe.
Thank you Ji-kun, for all the wonderful times we have together and for being such a lovely, warm person.

Quiet Time

With sadly no-one online, I decided to visit Tempura again, for a small photoshoot.
I love to show off my new November kanzashi and new Maiko Kimono by Tenran.

Maiko-san in a hurry through the light tunnel to her next engagement...this was me trying to re-enact the hurrying Maiko in Gion, Kyoto, as they rush to their next parties.

 Just a nice photo of myself as the sun rises, then a shot of my scurrying Okobo feet, hoping to reach the bridge before I miss the sunrise ^_^

 Then here is myself as I practice a dance back the Ochaya, I have to imagine myself infront of an audience. It helps to perfect my moves and handling of the fans and furisode sleeves, the pressure is good pressure ^_^