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Rustic Retreat into Fantasy

do with the actual emotional issue at hand. • Building or decorating

• Roleplaying or sex (contrary to RL, this can
This means instead of (excessively) engaging come without any risks or ties in SL – or with ties, if
with an emotion, we should choose to this is one’s choosing)
disengage from it. Keep in mind that this is • Shopping
not an either/or approach— rather a choice • Exploring virtual locations like parks
for a moment. A temporary disengagement or museums
to take a break, certainly not the solution. A perfect location for any virtual exploration is the
SL (Second Life) is perfectly suited for this Rustic Retreat, created by Bluey and Pred Fromund.

purpose. What would SL offer? That, of Their sim is an artful and truly creative merge of Lord of
course, depends on one’s preference, but the Rings, childhood fairy tales, a huge love for nature,
some options might be: beauty, and romance. It quickly becomes clear that the
two builders/decorators have been around SL for a
• Going out dancing with friends while. Yet, they found inspiration to create something
• Listening to live music new and beautiful — something that comes to life even
• Hanging out with friends more with your fantasy serving as the perfect form of
• Surfing, sailing, or riding
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