More Curves than a "?" Mark... (by Mysteri)

The first time I was given this saying by a very dear friend of mine, I thought I would giggle myself into a fit and right of my computer chair, but I have now fell in love with it and use it quite often. In RL, most of us will always find some element about ourselves that we most definitely wish to fix in SL, and that is "OK!" We are human. Imperfect and asymmetrical human that is made unique in Nature's way and for that we all should stand proud. However, in SL we can be as beautiful... or as odd, or as furry, old, young and the list goes on... as we want to. Ultimately giving us a way to project our sense of being on that particular moment or day.

For me, depending on my clothing (when I am allowed them) and even my hair style, you can almost tell immediately what type of mood I am in when logged into SL. I love it. Giving me a visual representation of how I 'feel', but in real life, it is not possible to click a button and make myself feel/look pretty, mysterious, or odd. Something that has provided some frustration in real life is my inability to sneak that reflective time in.

Even though I do not care for a Dom/Master in RL or even children for that matter, I still am very much a responsible individual for much of my household running and at times, things can become extremely overwhelming. With the holidays here, I find that need for the 'me' time more and more. I began think of small, but inexpensive things I CAN do that are rewarding and fulfilling and came up with this list of items that make me feel like my mood:

• Dress up: Finding something that has been buried in my closet for eons because I don't wear a suit to work anymore has it's benefits. Even if I am just going to the grocery store, I occasionally will find my favorite pair of heels (preferably my boots) and a slinky skirt and jacket set and dress myself up to the nines.
• Bubble baths: I LIVE in my garden tub. Anyone that knows me know that this is my "decontamination" chamber and despite being curvy have found that water does make me feel sexy and real. Adding bubbles... well that is the icing on the curves.
• A new piece of jewelry: I love the clearance racks and not just for jewelry, but I do find jewelry can sometimes help me feel a bit more embellished and sparkly giving me a reason to show off my neck line (despite the double chin cause for me, I don't see it so neither will anyone else *wink*) or my unique ears (they have small points on them giving me a bit of a "Fae" appearance but hardly noticeable unless I point them out.)
• Candles: Now I know some of you really probably are even thinking of 'how' a candle can make someone feel 'sexy' but it sure helps my aura to light a few of them around the house and give it the warm cozy feeling that the home lacks when time of chaos helps. Calming me, the home, and the air around me, does make me proud of my womanhood. Was that not our job to make our homes inviting? To produce a cozy, maternal and loving environment that anyone would feel welcome to?

All of these are items that are 'feel-good' things that we can do cheaply and inexpensively. Sometimes combining them all if I feel ultimately needing all of that and yes, even turning off all the lights and building or photo editing by candle light at my desk, all give me a way of feeling like SL came to RL and pushed the button to put me in the right mood.

What are some of the ways you indulge your self when you are feeling down?  I would love to hear them.