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    Welcome to New Zindra! Thanks a Million, Second Life!

    Bygogo Fashion, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Welcome to New Zindra

    After 11 rounds of the New Zindra land lottery, what an adventure it’s been! Second Life kept us on our toes, and I had so much fun touching kiosks and running around checking out new land with my friends. What started as a little game turned into some beautiful new places to call our own, and I can’t wait to start making beautiful spaces on New Zindra!

    For anyone who hasn’t been following along, New Zindra is an expansion of Second Life’s existing Adult Mainland continent, Zindra, with 92 new regions. The land was originally added to accommodate residents relocating from Gaeta 1, which Second Life had planned to close. Then came the surprise announcement that Gaeta 1 would remain open after all! Once displaced Gaeta 1 residents had their chance to relocate, Second Life offered the remaining New Zindra parcels through a lottery, giving residents a chance to claim a little piece of the new continent.

    And would you look at that dreamy view behind me? I won this gorgeous island in Hog Tide during the lottery, and I couldn’t be more stoked! I especially like the New Zindra terrain with patches of green grass mixed with sandy beaches, this is not something you can find anywhere else in Second Life. It’s such a pretty combination, and I’m already imagining all the possibilities.

    Of course, I can’t keep everything! If you love the island and that gorgeous view behind me, Hog Tide could be yours! Check out my available parcels at JuicyBomb Land Sales page, or contact me in Second Life if you’re interested.

    A big thank you to Second Life and the land team (Wendi Linden, Kady Linden, Kit Linden, Guy Linden, Oatmeal Linden, Whitney Linden) for making the lottery such a fun experience. Here’s to new neighbors, beautiful views, and making New Zindra feel like home!

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    The Day My Waterfront Dream Got Blocked

    Bygogo Bellisseria, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized, What I think
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    Who thought it was a good idea to drop ugly concrete homes on our cherished waterfront?

    I love Bellisseria. That’s no secret. I’ve loved it since the launch in 2019 and I even went Lifetime Premium so I could keep my little homes forever.

    Yesterday I woke up to find that the new Ridgewood Enclave, which first appeared on the west coast of the OG Bellisseria continent, has now crept north and is just one region away from blocking my beloved Victorian Linden Home. It’s one region away from destroying my waterfront view.

    Unblockable waterfront is the dream in Second Life. People pay big money for it on private estates and when it comes with a Linden Home for the cost of a yearly Premium subscription it feels like winning the lottery. For years we believed our rare coastal homes were secure, that our unblockable views would always stay that way. That sense of security was tossed out the window this week when Second Life started building in front of the very views that made Bellisseria magical.

    I’m disappointed. I know many residents who live along these coasts will feel the same sadness when their open water is suddenly replaced with rows of concrete houses. Bellisseria was supposed to be the sure thing, the continent where you could settle in, decorate, and trust that your neighborhood and view would remain untouched. Now that certainty is gone.

    Part of the charm of Bellisseria is its consistency. When we choose a theme we expect it to stay that way with only minimal or optional updates. We don’t want drastic changes that undo the very reasons we moved there in the first place.

    I wasn’t going to say anything. But the truth is, as residents, we should feel free to voice our opinions when the HOA, also known as Linden Lab, makes sweeping decisions without considering the people already living there. It’s not unreasonable to expect at least one buffer row of ocean regions between themes, something to preserve the views and avoid jarring transitions.

    Bellisseria isn’t just a collection of regions. It’s the neighborhoods and views that matter to us, and we don’t want to see them ruined.

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    The Best Second Life Land is Free

    Bygogo Fashion, iheartslFeed, JuicyBomb, Second Life, Uncategorized
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    Windhaven

    As I wandered around Windhaven Estate, it occurred to me that the best type of land in Second Life is one that you aren’t paying for. I visited this estate because it was featured in the destination guide, and I stood in front of someone’s rental home for the photo. I didn’t have to pay for or landscape this space, yet I could still enjoy it, and that felt truly amazing. I don’t regret letting my region go, or only keeping Linden Homes, which is one of the most affordable options for virtual living in Second Life.

    I have a deep appreciation for land, and I am often tempted to purchase it and develop something new. However, there are so many beautiful and desolate places in Second Life that are worth experiencing. Why not enjoy those for a while? I can find nearly every type of scenic background I desire simply by visiting the Second Life Destination Guide. I haven’t explored 99% of the regions listed there, and you probably haven’t either.

    Sometimes, instead of launching your own land, it is just delightful to step into other people’s visions. Windhaven is exceptionally beautiful, snowy, and serves as the perfect backdrop for today’s outfit.

    Windhaven
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