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Kulam begins at your doorstep
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on November 1, 2009
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Hope you had a great Halloween!
Typhoon Ondoy Charity Events A Success!
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on October 12, 2009
“After the deluge of the terrible storms, there will always be a rainbow, a grander scheme to rebuild new lives.”
The Typhoon Ondoy as you may have seen over the news, destroyed thousands of homes in the very city we live in. That day, I got a phonecall from my sister to ring up emergency numbers to call in Marikina. A friend of hers reported the big Marikina river had swollen and fiercely pushing out to the banks at 10am. Our country has no consolidated 911 emergency response teams, needless to say, there was nothing on the web to call except for the mayor’s office.
As the day unfolded, I recieved text messages from friends, people stranded on top of their roofs, asking to report it online. There were countless stories of being stranded for 18 hours up on rooftops as the floodwaters rushed in their homes in as little as 3 hours. People, cars and trees swimming precariously in floodwaters by the streets. It was mayhem as the rains continued nonstop for 6-or so hours.
The internet being the only form of communications for some areas (phonelines, mobile was cut off) was a huge aid. Facebook, plurk, twitter updates had helped Filipinos tremendously for calling out volunteers, troops to send out, rubber boats to deploy, updates on victims stranded, missing persons listings. In about 24 hours, private citizens and teams were dispatched to help out those in need. Its such an remarkable feat of unity amidst catastrophe.
Luckily spared from the rains and flooding, albeit the flickering electricity and internet connections, we decided to produce an in-world fundraiser to help out the Philippine Red Cross efforts. Casa del Shai and Straylight Botanical will be contributing 50% of our earnings this two weeks to the cause. Last night the Typhoon Ondoy music event was a huge success. Thanks to my partner and RL husband, Kriss Lehmann, our friends Miabella Foxley and Bethany Heart, we will be donating a total of over $L500,00 to Red Cross this week. Your efforts make you all our internet heroes. We salute you. Thank you all for extending a hand.
If you had missed out on any of our fundraising activities, please take the time to post your personal donations to Red Cross Philippines via bank transfers or Paypal.
Thanksgiving from the Casa
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on December 8, 2007
A post of good tidings for today is a perfect day. Casa del Shai garnered distinction at the 2007 SL Fashion Bloggers’ Choice Awards. Winning the best in the following categories:
1. Best Overall Fashion House.
2. Best Casual Clothing
3. Best Ethnic Clothing
4. Best Menswear
5. Best Texturing
6. Most Congenial (I forgot this! big thanks to Antie <3!)
A little thanksgiving note for all of you who supported Casa del Shai from its humble beginnings in Deimos. The Casa’s commitment is to create love into each new piece so people can enjoy who they truly are in Second Life. From the bottom of my heart, my wonky wacom pen, my mouse, my able tiny hands – Thank you.
Also, this Saturday, Dec 8, 2007, Casa del Shai ’s early works along with other content providers will be showcased at the Evolutions Museum at the Arcana Sim 212, 101,22. Hope you can stop by and appreciate where we first started.
Casa Del Shai's First Podcast Interview
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on September 15, 2007
Got interviewed on my first ever podcast over teh interwebs with Daphne and Tamara! Yay! Thank God for Skype. Click on the link below. Tune in and get to know the real person behind Shai Delacroix. Stories of the Adulterer suit, whats up with the 70s influence and lots of nervous giggling. I promise much laughter in there. Enjoy the semi-debauchery, peoples!
(Yes, Shai is a girl. Or at least she thinks she is.)
The Singles Awareness Day Experience
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on February 15, 2007
Sunburnt, slightly sober and sand overdosed, i trudged back towards the beach last night with half my companions in alcoholic stupor. Thanks to a crazy scuba instructor, my roommate downed the 15 shooter experience at Cocomangas and got totally ripped for Valentines. What’s with men and putting on a machismo act of “I can do that in 1 min, boys!” So this morning, he’s paying for his sins in bed with a huge bottle of agua. Yay for the Singles Awareness Day!
Anyhoo, I’m starting to feel stuck in this island. Weirdly, the SL clothesmaking withdrawal symptoms is starting to creep up behind my burnt neck. God knows I still have 4 more days to endure the hangovers but I gotta take my guest student diver around and show him the sights. You guys should check out Boracay if youre planning a trip to my country. Its our slice of heaven on earth..be prepared to get lost in the sheer beauty of white sands, blue water and “spring break” mentality.
Also, the real reason for this unexpected trip is that I’m attending a beach wedding this saturday and I am doing the first speech (I introduced the bride and groom – yeah yeah I am a matchmaker). But I havent really worked on my speech yet. I hope I wont slurr….*hic* I will probably go mushy and sweet. What the hell. Wish me luck pixels. Im trying to make up for the RL time I’ve lost. lolz. Hope you guys had a wonderful Valentines Day. Missing you guys so much. ♥ Shaisterrrrr
Hello from Boracay!
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on February 8, 2007
Heya from sunny sandy beaches of Boracay. Thanks to modern technology, we have some semblance of internet access. But unfortunately, I cannot go inworld yet. I truly truly am missing my SL. And I’ve been having weird withdrawal syndromes, so drowning it with alcohol seems to work. lolz. Anyway, I miss you guys all. Leave an IM or for other pressing matters, IM Aemila Case. I shall be back on the 18th to sort out my mailbox. Lotsa coconut oil love and seawater stringy hair, Shai ♥
Shai is on Vacay
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on February 4, 2007
Hi guys! Ill be away from Feb 5 till the 19th for an unexpected beach vacation. So IM Aemilia Case if you need anything. Thanks and much luv to you all. Happy Valentines!
Rockin Boogie Nights Bday Bash
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on January 23, 2007
We boogied, we shimmied, and we conquered the dirty 30s! Last thursday was a rockin Boogie Nights bday party and I am still reeling from the hangover. We had so much fun that night despite the consistent crashes and lagatronic occasions. Big shoutouts to those who came and partied with me. 39 avatars, 15 hours of non-stop chatter was one for the records.. the parcel was teaming with beautiful people.
As expected, we had folks strutting in 70s Boogie Nights gear. Haver Cole stole the show as Amber Waves. Sol Columbia muffled us with her huge afro and moo Money had her camera rollin. Kyushu was, by far, the reigning Dirk Diggler. Seeing lots of Travolta suits on the dance floor were enough to make my day.
Everyone rocked the shiny disco ball chim and lined up coke for snorting. At one point i thought I saw a copybot copymachine rezzed out on the corner..hmm..i might be hallucinating with all the coke flowing. The after hours party evolved into another Truth or Truth Game (<3 Saeya) that rocked the socks of those who stayed. Thank you guys for giving me the time of my digital life. I hope you guys enjoyed yourselves as well. Thanks to Rance Alva, Novi Gadsby and Push Skolnick for spinning tunages. Till the next Casa del Shai cocktail affair.. Much luv and mixxed kahluas. Hooo!
PS: I crashed ten million times and werent able to snap pics. Anyone who took party pics, do send them over so i can post it here. xoxoxoxo
Happy Birthday Me.
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on January 17, 2007
Alright, ill fess up. I’ve just turned the big three-oh. Tis a fine 12:01am and im kissing my Smirnoff ice with glee. Its not a big feeling, afterall this time of knockin around and procrastinating on how to celebrate my birthday. It has finally seeped in.. Always imagined it to be a fireworks affair. God knows how I sludged through my 20’s with so much effort. So if you would like to share this special day with me, come be at my party at the Casa del Shai, Deco on the 18th of January 6pm SLT. We are doing Boogie Nights so come as your favorite 70s character. Get down tonight, Dirk Diggler.
Viva 2007!
Posted by Shai Delacroix in Musings on January 2, 2007
Casa del Shai welcomes 2007 with Disco Fever. The new Shai Clubwear Line shines, shimmers and glitters with three new outfits to celebrate this season’s festivities.
First off we have the Stone Slinky Dress. This minidress is a bombshell, wrapped with lame ribbon around the neck, and slides down your hips with a flexible 2 prim skirt. The back drapes low and is perfect for those who like fabulous exits. Comes in 5 colors: Vermillion, Indigo Viridian, Gold and Silverstone
Second is the Snakeskin Diva Dress in copper. Wrap yourselves in snakeskin and love its shaking 2 prim skirt. This minidress has a sexy cutaway back, accentuated with golden trimmings. It also comes with the mod gold prim diva belt.
Third and final is the Solid Gold Bodysuit. A scintillating romper with one strap over the shoulder, this number shimmers in style and is cinched with a flexi Gold Belt. Live out that dream to be part of the famed 80s dance group with this bodysuit now. 
All rockin’ at the Casa Del Shai, Deimos.
Time to Shine 2007!
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