My First Pageant In SecondLife

Yesterday I attended my first pageant show in SecondLife. Marcus Lefevre, the owner and organizer of Miss SL, had kindly extended an invitation to Tomais and myself to be present at the press presentation of the event. The real event will occur in a fortnight.

As Tomais had first life duties to take care of, I went off to the event on my own. I was still there when I was joined by my Tomais three hours later. (The organizers have realized that the length of the event is a problem and are taking steps to insure that it will be substantially shorter for the final in two weeks time.)

Although it was an extremely long event by SecondLife standards, I must say it was both fascinating and enjoyable for the most part, even if I am not a true fashionista like my bosom buddy Apmel Goosson (who was busy attending another fashion event at the same time, the Penumbra Fashion Week).

The presenters at the show were a hoot with their fun bantering, my special favorite being Diana Balthaus who is an avid profile-perv like myself.

I took about half a million snapshots at the event, but in this post I will limit myself to just a few of the girls in the pageant, so as not to spoil your fun at the finals, and a little eye candy for gay men that I spotted in the crowd attending the function.

At the end of the function Marcus made a speech in which he - among other things - announced the upcoming Mr SL 2016 event.

This asymmetric dress was popular among many of the
contestants, in several imaginative combinations  

This turban/hat/bonnet was one of the most popular accessories among the contestants.
I am most certainly getting this red one or maybe the black for my Bocquerelle drag outfit.

One of my my favorites, Miss Japan

And now for the eye-candy that got me a bit distracted during the pageant.

My special favorite, the security guard (straight alas) *deep sigh*

A hot spectator

Marcus Aurelius, my Norwegian buddy - looking stunning

For more information about the Miss SL pageant and other Miss SL related news, please visit the Miss SL website.

IDAHOT Day 2015

"The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI people internationally.

In under a decade, May 17 has established itself the single most important date for LGBTI communities to mobilize on a worldwide scale.

The Day represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the alarming situation faced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people and all those who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms.

May 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal, with 1600 events reported from 1280 organizations in 2014. These mobilizations unite millions of people in support of the recognition of human rights for all, irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign; rather it is a moment that everyone can take advantage of to take action.

The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder.

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia has received official recognition from several States, international institutions as the European Parliament, and by countless local authorities. Most United Nations agencies also mark the Day with specific events."

The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Official webpage)

Katie Melua Says It Best

This is for my hubby!

There are nine million bicycles in Beijing
That's a fact,
It's a thing we can't deny
Like the fact that I will love you till I die.

We are twelve billion light years from the edge,
That's a guess,
No-one can ever say it's true
But I know that I will always be with you.

I'm warmed by the fire of your love everyday
So don't call me a liar,
Just believe everything that I say

There are six billion people in the world
More or less
and it makes me feel quite small
But you're the one I love the most of all

[INTERLUDE]
We're high on the wire
With the world in our sight
And I'll never tire,
Of the love that you give me every night

There are nine million bicycles in Beijing
That's a Fact,
it's a thing we can't deny
Like the fact that I will love you till I die

And there are nine million bicycles in Beijing
And you know that I will love you till I die!

TONIGHT: Z at The Aviary at Southern Charm

The renowned SecondLife singer Z Sorbet (formerly known as ZDiva) is out on her 2015 tour "Miss Me Bitches?!?" during the month of May.

This evening Saturday May 16, 2015, 6 PM SLT, Z will - by special invitation from the laird - be performing at The Aviary at Southern Charm (SLurl). Clear your calendars everyone and don't miss this wonderful event. (Casual attire)

If I manage to stay awake (it's 3 AM my local time) I will be there too!

If you aren't able to make it to this event you have another chance to listen to Z on Saturday, May 23, 6PM SLT @ The Summerlands for a beach party kick off... (Clothed but skimpy works, too!)

Poster by Nikolai Warden

SP General Meeting - Sunday May 17, 2015

This is from a group notice in The Second Pride Festival group

The Board of Directors of Second Pride have called a General Meeting to be held in the Second Pride Headquarters Conference Hall (SLurl) on Sunday May 17, 2015, at 1.30 PM SLT.

The agenda for the meeting:
1. Call to order

2. Department reports
    - Chair
    - Build
    - Events
    - Community Relations
    - Security
    - Treasurer
    - IT

3. Board vacancies - Repeat call for elections for
    - Secretary/Co-Chair
    - IT (Joomla experience)
    - Marketing

4. Information on Bylaws Amendments and Board Policy

5. Adjournment

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Anytime I see the words "bylaw amendments" on an agenda I know there will be an interesting meeting, and in combination with "board policy" this should be downright thrilling! 

I hope to see you there!