Sometimes real life calls.
Then unfortunately, SL (second life) has to take a backseat. That is what happened between my real life
(RL) and my second life for long enough for over 400 KittyCats to age out. The good news here is that in SL one can come
and go, either starting over with a brand new avatar or picking back up where
one left off putting life back together, much like real life. Well, I have chosen the latter. My avatar has seen lots of good times in SL
and has collected lots of friends that know me; frankly, I want to keep
that! I have a wonderful partner in SL who I will keep in real life (RL) and SL. I
don’t want some new avatar latching onto him, even if that avatar is me!
;)
On the other hand, when an avatar comes back to SL, they
have the option to start over again with old inventory, old friends and even sly
family, but with new land, new house, and lots of new ideas!
For many years in real life, I have had the
dream of opening a women’s center, where they could attend seminars, develop
hobbies, join support groups, and fellowship with other women. During the months of my SL hiatus, I have
come to the realization that such a center would be a welcome refuge for RL and
SL women; however, aren’t they one in the same?
What we bring to SL is just reflection of RL, even if it is just what we
desire our RL to be. 
I’m proud to announce that The Circle of Claddagh Center will be opening October 1, 2013! The center is not-for-profit;
however, will accept donations at the wishing well to help continue blessing
women through SL. It is limited at the
moment to women with plans later to bring in a Center for Men in a different
location since the center is designed to be a safe place for women to get to
know themselves. It has been a RL dream
of mine to open this type of center for women but funding has been an obstacle
in RL; however, SL brings the opportunity to reach so many more women with all
sorts of needs, even if the need is only to socialize and fellowship with other
like-minded women. The Center of Claddagh is a Christian based center but will never
preach or force our personal worldviews on any member or guest. You can join in the classes, groups, or just hang
out with no fear of judgment or imposition of your individual worldview.
In RL, I hold a Masters in Human Services/Marriage &
Family, Counseling. Professional individual services will be provided by
appointment if desired (for a small hourly fee). The goal of this center is to provide
classes, both sly and RL based classes, a library of eBooks, and group
meetings, both self-help and social groups, and counseling and life-coaching
sessions, as well as just fun activities like hobbies, crafts and just hanging
out with other women. The Internet
viewers will be set up to access tutorials for hobbies and home remedies. Suggestions for new activities will always be
welcome and a suggestion mailbox will be up for members and guests to keep us
updated on your needs.
Currently the center is under-construction, but the building
is up and decorated. The internet
viewers, notice boards, classes, etc. are still in progress. Please feel free to visit The Circle of Claddagh Center at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Custer/18/102/45
to see our lovely building and follow our progress to completion! I'm including a couple pictures of the center inside to whet your interest! It is tastefully decorated and homelike! No sterile atmosphere here!
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| Our reception and Living room area. |
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| Kitchen doubles as our Craft/Hobby area |
Crafts & hobby activities as well as a recipe sharing will be conducted in the Kitchen which can accommodate 12 members at once!
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| Pink & Green meeting room |
The two meeting rooms are comfortably furnished with comfy sofa, chairs, and floor pillows so that members can meet together or just watch movies or videos.
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| Lounge & Reading nook |
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| Zebra meeting room |
