That whole blogging mini-challenge didn’t exactly work out as planned, so my first post for it was also my last. Oh well. Maybe the next one will be better for me. I’ve been kind of busy this past week finishing up some things in SL and in my regular life and preparing for a trip. I’ll be spending some quality time with family for a week or so starting this Wednesday, and I definitely won’t be blogging or in SL during that time. You might see me pop up in Plurk, but I’m not sure.

Of course, there is a ton of stuff happening while I’m gone, but luckily, I can do most things either before the trip like Burning Life or after the trip like the Jewelry Exposition. My main reason for posting is actually related to Burning Life. I know there are tons of things to do and see there and that all of you will be running around trying to cram it all into a week, and I just want to suggest that you take time to check out Kere Delcon’s Burning Life installation.

Nga Kaitaki Whenua – Guardians of the Land is based on a selection of myths, legends, and customs of the Maori people of New Zealand, and it’s a visual treat. It’s also a great place to relax with your friends and take some photos. Walk all around the installation to check out the poses that Kere has placed in various locations, and you can also stand in the rings scattered around the area for more information and for free gifts related to the installation. You can see 2 of the 4 available T-shirts in the above photo of Kere and me.