Update? Update? Bueller? Bueller?
Hello, lovelies. I’ve realized it’s been a while since I’ve written about my in-world life. Let’s resolve that, shall we?
First off, let me apologize. I’ve not been myself lately. There’s been a lot going on - both in my life, and swirling around it. I don’t feel particularly at liberty to talk about the swirly bits, because they don’t involve me directly - but they have played a major role in my emotional downturn. Suffice it to say that I’ve been quite depressed and frustrated by it all, and hiding out.
A lot.
On to the non-swirly bits. Finances have forced me to make a decision that I’ve been postponing - selling most of my property in Birmingham City. The hardest part, and the one that still has my heart in my throat, was dismantling the clock tower. I had recently purchased the adjacent parcel and had planned to turn it into a proper town square. However, I could no longer ignore the cash hemorrhage I was experiencing - as well as the realization that land values on a private sim like BC do not appreciate. I’m keeping two small parcels there - including one that I’m currently leasing to my sister, Nickki.
I’ve turned my attentions back to the mainland. I now own 4608 sqm in the new Lyralo region. My friend Jewella Stine and I also just bought a nice roadside-protected parcel in Grishin (near Monti, where we first met). I’m not sure what we’ll be doing with the Grishin land, as I’m still figuring out the best way to terraform it. Lyralo is my new home base - my new skybox doubles as office and living quarters, and it’s quite cozy. I’ve also got something else planned in Lyralo - I’ll announce it here when it’s closer to completion.
I’m DJing part time at the Lounge of Dreams. I also dance from time to time at the Luna Lounge, located on the second floor of the Luna Animations building. I’m also laying the groundwork for a new magazine I hope to start publishing soon. If everything goes according to plan, it will be quite unlike anything you’ve seen in 2L.
Actually, I’ve got a group, “Marxi’s Red Army”, that I set up a while back. I’m going to start using it to send out news of when I’m gigging and where, as well as other things that might be of interest. At the moment, I can’t remember if it’s set to open-enrollment or not. If it’s not, send me an IM and I’ll add you.
Well, I think that’s it for now. Stay strong, and hang in there - for deep in my heart, I do believe … we shall overcome (the crashes and the lag) someday!