From Ecstasy to Agony.

So... 5 to 6 weeks stretching out in front me without my inspiration.
Its going to be tough.

I'm really struggling with knowing what to do with the Purple Rose. In my mind, its never yet had a stable schedule or more importantly a solid foundation of employees(for want of a better word). We have always desperately been in need of a core of 5-6 people who are committed, reliable and dedicated. As its stands at the moment, when real-life gets in the way for Kaya, Kezzy and I, the Rose grinds to halt. To be a credible venue in SL i think the customers have got to see that the schedule and 'atmosphere' is maintained constantly. When there are only a very small number of you it can be exhausted to keep things running and fresh.

The other problem is Money. SL is a highly capitalistic economy, probably part of its US origin, which means that people generally put been paid for doing things a higher priority that just having fun. So generally speaking the people who do come along and express a work interested have less of a passion, more of an attitude of economic interest. I don't think this is unreasonable, just not really what we need for the rose. The rose is about friends, community, art and music. Making money has never been high on the agenda.

so.... My misson for the next couple of days is too try and think of a dynamic, fresh, schedule that can be staffed and works to a reasonable budget. Hmmmm going to be tough challenge me thinks.