So, Monday September 13 I was scheduled to DJ from 7pm to 9pm slt for the Wear Grey fundraiser in SL for the American Brain Tumor Association. So, monday morning I sent out a plurk that I would match donations up to a total of $5,000L in hopes of attracting additional listeners to my event and more traffic to Wear Grey. So, monday night comes around and I head over to the SIM to get all set up. 7pm rolls around and time to rock, I fire up the tunes, send out notices and tps, friends from SL and plurk start rolling in and partying with me. The tips start rolling in slowly, picking up gradually as the size of the party starts to grow, till about 45 mins into my set, then the donations are coming in fast and furious and BANG! $5,000L! and it's only 7:50pm! My next live break comes up and I am speechless, amazed at how fast we reached the 5k point. So, being a man of my word, I kept my promise and matched the $5,000L donations reached so far. But, the night was just begining and things were about to get a whole lot better!
The 2nd hour of my set starts and the party is rocking now, everyone is enjoying the tunes and some friendly banter in local chat. When someone makes a comment about seeing me fully clothed. Now, for those that don't know me very well in SL, I don't wear a shirt very often, in fact it is rare to see me fully dressed lol. So, I decide a 2nd challenge for the night is due.
Marcus32 Vyper: ok... here is an idea
Marcus32 Vyper: I see 15k in that tip jar... I strip to my boxers
Followed shortly by:
Sanura Southpaw: I'll tell you what for the guys to have incentive to donate I'll strip to my bra and panties if we hit 15k also
WOW! So, this challenge came down at 8:16pm, with plurks and notices following right shortly. Would we hit the 15K mark?
HELL YEAH we did!!! At 8:26pm a few tips came in back to back to back to push it over the 15K mark! 10 minutes is all it took! We have reached over 15K in donations 1 hr 30 mins into my event! Simply amazing!! So, off comes my suit and tie, right down to my bright red boxer briefs. And Sanura does the same, right down to her purple bra and panties!
WOW, what an amazing night! The night soon ends with a total of $19,000 in donations raised for my event, I am completely amazed and speechless. Thus, bringing the total raised in 2 days for Wear Grey to over $321,000L. Far surpassing the total of aroudn $180,000 raised last year.
Well what an awesome night for an awesome event. Ms. Sanura Snowpaw and Ms. Arora Zanzibar have done an amazing job of putting this whole event together. Gathering vendors, dj's bloggers, live acts and much much more for this event. Wear Grey runs to September 25th with many more live acts and DJs to come. I was proud and honored that I was able to take part and make a small contribution for such a great cause and I thank each and every one of you that came out to support such a great cause.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Evolution
Hey all, so I haven't taken time to sit down and write out some of my thoughts lately so, here I am once again.
My life in SL has gone through some pretty major changes over the last couple of months. I sit here and reflect on all the wonderful people I have met and gone on to create amazing friendships and more with. I am very thankful for those that have come into my life and enriched it. I look forward to seeing them and conversing with them regularly. Sharing the trials and tribulations of both RL and SL. There are a few certain people that I hold very close to my heart and I know that through all the uncertainity in life that they will always be there in one way or another.
As for SL itself, I passed through my crossroads and went down a few paths that I have found to be very fulfilling and enjoyable. As many of you already know, I am now an SL DJ. I DJ regularly at Hooters and Shooters, which I am enjoying very much. I have the opportunity to share one of biggest things in life that I love, which is music, with others.
I recently took a break and stepped down from my Host position at Rumours, to which I have gone back to again 1 night a week, and I have also accepted a DJ shift there once a week. My first DJ shift is tomorrow and I am both a bit nervous and excited about. Another chance to share my love of music with more people.
Lately, I find myelf constaintly reminded of a poem. Reason, Season or Lifetime. If you have never read this poem before I highly recommend it.
With all that being said I would like to extend big thank yous to those that are always there for me. You all know who you are and I may not say it enough but I truly am thankful for each and every one of you.
For now, this is Marcus Vyper signing off and looking forward to making more memories and for more nights I may never remember with friends I'll never forget!
My life in SL has gone through some pretty major changes over the last couple of months. I sit here and reflect on all the wonderful people I have met and gone on to create amazing friendships and more with. I am very thankful for those that have come into my life and enriched it. I look forward to seeing them and conversing with them regularly. Sharing the trials and tribulations of both RL and SL. There are a few certain people that I hold very close to my heart and I know that through all the uncertainity in life that they will always be there in one way or another.
As for SL itself, I passed through my crossroads and went down a few paths that I have found to be very fulfilling and enjoyable. As many of you already know, I am now an SL DJ. I DJ regularly at Hooters and Shooters, which I am enjoying very much. I have the opportunity to share one of biggest things in life that I love, which is music, with others.
I recently took a break and stepped down from my Host position at Rumours, to which I have gone back to again 1 night a week, and I have also accepted a DJ shift there once a week. My first DJ shift is tomorrow and I am both a bit nervous and excited about. Another chance to share my love of music with more people.
Lately, I find myelf constaintly reminded of a poem. Reason, Season or Lifetime. If you have never read this poem before I highly recommend it.
With all that being said I would like to extend big thank yous to those that are always there for me. You all know who you are and I may not say it enough but I truly am thankful for each and every one of you.
For now, this is Marcus Vyper signing off and looking forward to making more memories and for more nights I may never remember with friends I'll never forget!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
A year in SL
So, here I am on the eve of my rez day, June 28. It's hard to believe that it's been a year already. This past year has had it's ups and downs as I am sure is true for anyone and everyone. Right now I am on a big High. I have some really close friends that mean a lot to me and are always there when I need a shoulder or an ear to Listen. As well Im still me and someone that people can come talk to. Now this doesn't come without it's share of jealousy and drama. I think that some people thrive on it, creating drama or being jealous of different people and their relationships with others. But, anyway onwards and upwards I say. Go the positive route.
In my last blogs I talked about the crossroads I was facing and well those crossroads have been crossed and I've headed on a great direction. I have started DJing more regular now, Im now on the regular DJing schedule at Hooters & Shooters and having a blast with it. In fact, so much that I couldnt think of a better way to celebrate my rez day then to DJ a party there. The club that gave me a shot 10 months ago of being a dancer and that has recently given me a shot of being a DJ. I have also stepped down from my hosting position, feeling I havent been able to give it my all there, which isnt fair to me or the club. So, I am taking a break from it and being there in a relief/casual position. It was a very hard decision to make, it's a great group that I love working with. But, for the time being I feel that its the right one to make.
So, with all that being said, I raise my bottle of Gatorade (today's drink of choice) to many more successful happy years in SL with good friends!
To those that have been there for me a special thank you to all of you, love you to pieces. To all the jealous/over-dramtic ones that want to cause shit, FUCK OFF!
In my last blogs I talked about the crossroads I was facing and well those crossroads have been crossed and I've headed on a great direction. I have started DJing more regular now, Im now on the regular DJing schedule at Hooters & Shooters and having a blast with it. In fact, so much that I couldnt think of a better way to celebrate my rez day then to DJ a party there. The club that gave me a shot 10 months ago of being a dancer and that has recently given me a shot of being a DJ. I have also stepped down from my hosting position, feeling I havent been able to give it my all there, which isnt fair to me or the club. So, I am taking a break from it and being there in a relief/casual position. It was a very hard decision to make, it's a great group that I love working with. But, for the time being I feel that its the right one to make.
So, with all that being said, I raise my bottle of Gatorade (today's drink of choice) to many more successful happy years in SL with good friends!
To those that have been there for me a special thank you to all of you, love you to pieces. To all the jealous/over-dramtic ones that want to cause shit, FUCK OFF!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Crossroads continued
So from my last blog you all learned how I ended up working at Hooters and a bit about my interactions on SL. Now here is a bit more about me and SL.
With my wanderings around lately and trying to figure out where my crossroads are taking me I've done a lot of thinking and talking to some good friends both old and new trying to decide what I want to do. I've kinda realized in SL as in RL I am a people person and really enjoy interacting with people, so I think I will continue with it. During the past week or so, I have gotten some huge compliments from various people which has definitely helped alot. I tend to be a little too hard on myself sometimes, I am my own worst critic and tend to get down on myself. Something that we are all guilty of from time to time. I also find myself wanting to help friends in need, maybe sometimes too much.
Anyways, back to the compliments I have received, they have really a lot to give my confidence a kick in the ass and it does help a little bit to boost my ego (lmao me with a ego, those that know me thats far from true). But it has helped me to realize that I think I belong in the SL public eye and being out there to entertain Avi's and their RL conterparts.
For a while I have contemplated quitting Hooters, heck I've even contemplated quitting SL all together. But, the compliments I have received along with a few changes have changed my mind on that for now. I am looking forward to the changes and having fun again there. My second job in SL is as a Host at Rumours Club, which has gone through a move to a bright new sim (which is awesome BTW). I truly enjoy working there, its a blast with great people that visit and staff to work with. And I have also received huge compliments there as well.
I am currently contemplating taking a drastic step though and picking up DJing in SL. It has been something I have been thinking about for a while now and it may be something just to dive right into and take a chance with. A few people have told me I have a good voice for it, Im not fully convinced lol but, I am thinking it may be worth a shot. But, hey what do I have to lose, might as well give it a shot. Another thing I have thought about doing is continuing with stripping and working for a "ladies only" club, which I think may be interesting.
So, that is a tid bit of what has been filling my thoughts lately along with many other things, but those may or may not be shared at another time lol.
This has been more thoughts of a Vyper, I am your host Marcus signing out for now.
With my wanderings around lately and trying to figure out where my crossroads are taking me I've done a lot of thinking and talking to some good friends both old and new trying to decide what I want to do. I've kinda realized in SL as in RL I am a people person and really enjoy interacting with people, so I think I will continue with it. During the past week or so, I have gotten some huge compliments from various people which has definitely helped alot. I tend to be a little too hard on myself sometimes, I am my own worst critic and tend to get down on myself. Something that we are all guilty of from time to time. I also find myself wanting to help friends in need, maybe sometimes too much.
Anyways, back to the compliments I have received, they have really a lot to give my confidence a kick in the ass and it does help a little bit to boost my ego (lmao me with a ego, those that know me thats far from true). But it has helped me to realize that I think I belong in the SL public eye and being out there to entertain Avi's and their RL conterparts.
For a while I have contemplated quitting Hooters, heck I've even contemplated quitting SL all together. But, the compliments I have received along with a few changes have changed my mind on that for now. I am looking forward to the changes and having fun again there. My second job in SL is as a Host at Rumours Club, which has gone through a move to a bright new sim (which is awesome BTW). I truly enjoy working there, its a blast with great people that visit and staff to work with. And I have also received huge compliments there as well.
I am currently contemplating taking a drastic step though and picking up DJing in SL. It has been something I have been thinking about for a while now and it may be something just to dive right into and take a chance with. A few people have told me I have a good voice for it, Im not fully convinced lol but, I am thinking it may be worth a shot. But, hey what do I have to lose, might as well give it a shot. Another thing I have thought about doing is continuing with stripping and working for a "ladies only" club, which I think may be interesting.
So, that is a tid bit of what has been filling my thoughts lately along with many other things, but those may or may not be shared at another time lol.
This has been more thoughts of a Vyper, I am your host Marcus signing out for now.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Crossroads
My first blog lol
So, after being in SL for 10 months now, Ive decided to take up blogging. Don't know how often I will blog, but here I am.
A little about me and my SL journey so far, I rejoined SL back in June of 2009, I had an old login a couple years back, but never really got into, so I left. One day I just decided I would up and rejoin. Created my Avatar and ventured into world. It wasn't long before I made some friends and started exploring the world. I soon found myself in a strip club called "Hooters & Shooters". I quickly made new friends here and started becoming a regular. I would rush home after RL work and make my way to Hooters to hang out with my new friends, then after the night's event I would explore what else SL had to offer, with friends occasionally, but mostly by myself.
After a couple of months, I met the requirements, got myself a "new skin, shape and AO" with help from friends and I put my application in to be a dancer at Hooters. I was nervous, but got my chance in way of an Interview. It was a Friday night after the late event, I was nervous. I got into the club and it was time for the interview before I knew it. First, came the questions, which were tough, so I came up with the best answers I could think of. Then, came the "try-out", a simulated event run by the Admin staff, they threw all sorts of weird and odd situations at us (me and 2 other applicants). I made my way through and did the best I could think of. After our simulated event and a few words from the Admins, I was hired. Here I was with a new tag "H&S Dancer". With a night to think of how it would be being a "dancer/stripper" I was excited and nervous. Saturday night comes and it's time for the first event, the call for dancers goes out and excited to start I answered it. But, adding to my nervousness there is only one other reponse from the dancers. The event starts and Im nervous and excited all at the same time, I get my first tip and it's "showtime". I rush through my typing and come up with my "emote" and low and behold it's a good one, YAY! The rest of the event goes very well, with generous tips from the VIP's being encouraged by the DJ to get me, the "new guy" naked and well before the end of the event, I was naked, WOOT! What a fun and exciting night, my nerves have eased and Ive had a great time.
That was 8 months ago now that I first started dancing. Since then I have now become a host at another club and really enjoy that as well.
Over this time I have also found myself going through 2 serious relationships, both ladies I am still very good friends with and frequently turn to them when I need a good friend to talk to. Ive made some really good friends on SL that I don't know what I would do without, they are always there when I need a smile or some advice.
Now, I am finding myself at a crossroads in SL so to speak. I just recently split from my 2nd partner. I am no longer sure if I want to be a dancer any more. Part of me wants more from SL, but I am not sure what. I dont know much about building or scripts. Ive always just worked with people. So, I find myself torn with what to do with myself.
Time to take it easy I guess, enjoy what SL has to offer and see where it takes me....
So, after being in SL for 10 months now, Ive decided to take up blogging. Don't know how often I will blog, but here I am.
A little about me and my SL journey so far, I rejoined SL back in June of 2009, I had an old login a couple years back, but never really got into, so I left. One day I just decided I would up and rejoin. Created my Avatar and ventured into world. It wasn't long before I made some friends and started exploring the world. I soon found myself in a strip club called "Hooters & Shooters". I quickly made new friends here and started becoming a regular. I would rush home after RL work and make my way to Hooters to hang out with my new friends, then after the night's event I would explore what else SL had to offer, with friends occasionally, but mostly by myself.
After a couple of months, I met the requirements, got myself a "new skin, shape and AO" with help from friends and I put my application in to be a dancer at Hooters. I was nervous, but got my chance in way of an Interview. It was a Friday night after the late event, I was nervous. I got into the club and it was time for the interview before I knew it. First, came the questions, which were tough, so I came up with the best answers I could think of. Then, came the "try-out", a simulated event run by the Admin staff, they threw all sorts of weird and odd situations at us (me and 2 other applicants). I made my way through and did the best I could think of. After our simulated event and a few words from the Admins, I was hired. Here I was with a new tag "H&S Dancer". With a night to think of how it would be being a "dancer/stripper" I was excited and nervous. Saturday night comes and it's time for the first event, the call for dancers goes out and excited to start I answered it. But, adding to my nervousness there is only one other reponse from the dancers. The event starts and Im nervous and excited all at the same time, I get my first tip and it's "showtime". I rush through my typing and come up with my "emote" and low and behold it's a good one, YAY! The rest of the event goes very well, with generous tips from the VIP's being encouraged by the DJ to get me, the "new guy" naked and well before the end of the event, I was naked, WOOT! What a fun and exciting night, my nerves have eased and Ive had a great time.
That was 8 months ago now that I first started dancing. Since then I have now become a host at another club and really enjoy that as well.
Over this time I have also found myself going through 2 serious relationships, both ladies I am still very good friends with and frequently turn to them when I need a good friend to talk to. Ive made some really good friends on SL that I don't know what I would do without, they are always there when I need a smile or some advice.
Now, I am finding myself at a crossroads in SL so to speak. I just recently split from my 2nd partner. I am no longer sure if I want to be a dancer any more. Part of me wants more from SL, but I am not sure what. I dont know much about building or scripts. Ive always just worked with people. So, I find myself torn with what to do with myself.
Time to take it easy I guess, enjoy what SL has to offer and see where it takes me....
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