How To Get To DJ_Mariya's Parties

I had one of my cool dance parties today and noticed that some people tend to get lost on the way to the party. So, I decided I need to give you detailed instructions :)

What you see above is my Tree Top. From there you could clearly see my house, my pool and my castle. You just have to click on whichever you want to go to, and you'll be transported there.

But how to get to the Tree Top, you would ask... It's easier than you might think.
First, you become my buddy. Secondly, you click on me and go to my house pressing the house icon on my card (you'll be transported there immediately). Lastly, once in my home, exit through the door to the right and you'll find yourself on my Tree Top.
Easy, right?

Now a note on my castle. It has three floors. When you enter it, you're on the first floor. Use the stairs to go to the second floor and you'll arrive at Kuku's nursery (that's where I usually have my pet parties). From there, using the stairs again, you could go to the third floor, where I usually have my dance parties.

Guys, please, write those instructions down if you have to. I don't want anyone who wants to come to be left out.

Thanks to everyone, who made it to the dance party today! You were awesome!

Best,
DJ_Mariya

Bobby's Fashion Show AND Joebar's Talk Show Visited by Hundreds Today

By now everyone knows that Bobby is a Super Star and that his show is a hit :) That's why he decided to have his mega popular Fashion Show every weekday.

Isn't that great!?!

If you want to participate, you have to be prepared to dress up quickly. If your closet isn't full of various clothes already, stock up on Shills and/or Super Shills beforehand. Bobby sets the new theme at the beginning of each show, so don't be late. Be there Monday to Friday, at 4 p.m. SecretBuilders Time (PST) and you could win amazing prizes.

That's how one of today's winners dressed up for the Vampire Prince/Princess theme:




Today is not just any day - it is a Wednesday! As in Talk Show Wednesday!
Yeah, Bobby is a star, but you bet that Joebar is one too! Joebar's Talk Show had 100+ people in the audience for each show today!

Congrats, Joebar! Now your show is officially a hit too!!!

His guest today was Dame Jane Goodall, who spent her life exploring chimpanzees and fighting for their rights. Did you know that she's a female knight? That's where the "Dame" comes from. Cool, huh? I hope you were able to attend at least one of the two shows - they were sooo interesting!




Well, that's my report for today. I hope you didn't miss those shows, but if you did - write them down on your calendar for next week.

Take care,
DJ_Mariya

I Found a New Clothing Shop on Treasure Island!

You could call Tuesday my favorite day for shopping! Not that I would say "No" to shopping on any other day, hahaha :P

I was just strolling aimlessly on Treasure Island when I saw a new store, called Garrrbs Clothing Shop. Needless to say, I went in in a fraction of the second. I love clothes and accessories! Don't you? Come on... Who doesn't?

So I bought some new clothes, made a list of things I want to buy later on, and left for the North Pole (it's so hot these days - I need to think of snow to feel a little better). So, upon my arrival, I noticed a red flag on my menu that read "Specials." Oh, that's definitely a word I can't ignore - and you shouldn't either!!!

I was lucky enough to get the awesomely cool Headphones. I am a DJ, after all - I don't know what I have been doing without those until now... Later on, while chatting with buddies, I asked them if they managed to see the Sneak Peek and get the headphones. They said that they have missed them... They tried to trade with me to get mine, but, really, what is a DJ without headphones? So I had to decline...

Morale of the story: Don't hesitate when you see the Sneak Peek or Specials pop-up!!! Act fast before it's too late! Limited time offers really are available only for a limited time! I really hope you won't miss anything from now on :)

Best,
DJ_Mariya

Sneak Peek - Headphones for your Avatar

We just released the coolest hip-hop headphones today as a "Sneak Peek" special. Check them out in the accessory section of the Clothes Shop.

 

Pet Party at My Castle

Just look at those cuties - aren't they adorable?
My monkey, Kuku, is surrounded by his new friends in his spacey pet home.

Kuku and I hosted a pet party in my castle today.
His nursery is the perfect place to invite friends with their unicorns, dragons, doggies, monkeys, and kittens. As always, we had lots of food and entertainment. The pinata was a hit, and many enjoyed trying out Kuku's crib and high chair. The trampoline was very popular too. Everyone had fun and left with party favors.



Are you hosting a pet party soon? Kuku and I would be glad to come if you invite us.
Just send us an invite in advance, so we could make sure we're available.


<3 DJ_Mariya

Fashion Show Friday

You may have already heard about the hottest new show on SecretBuilders - Bobby's Fashion Show. I heard so many nice things about it that I decided to check it out today. WOW! It was sooo good! You don't want to miss it, trust me! Everyone gets a chance to show off their unique style and to win awesome AWESOME prizes. Today Bobby gave away a couch, a speaker, and... a fashion show stage!!!

The first round of the show Bobby asked for the craziest outfits, and, luckily, I was wearing my Chef Hat :D LOL. I thought I was pretty crazy, but I didn't win... However, there were some of my buddies there who proclaimed me to be the winner. That really touched me!!! Thanks, my friends! I am sorry I couldn't see who you were, because it was so crowded, but I really appreciate your support! <3

Hehe, some of the people who recognized me didn't miss the chance to put a spell (or a few) on me, but I actually like those - they're so much fun! I suspect Bobby himself might have had something to do with that... We'll see ;)

I can't wait till next week.
Maybe I'll win something then :P
What a nice way to end your week...

TTYL,
DJ_Mariya

Chillin' by the Pool

What do you do when it's hot and humid outside?

I go to the pool :D

That's exactly what I did this afternoon. And to prove that I am not selfish, I invited everyone, who was on SecretBuilders at that time, to come and have fun with me!

Needles to say, I had endless refreshments and cool summer music loaded on my DJ Table.
When most of us were done eating and swimming, I asked one simple question with one Grand Prize. It was an easy one, I thought, but it took us a while until someone finally answered. I asked who won the World Cup and only Raviaan knew that the answer is Spain. So she got to pick a gift - lucky Raviaan!!!

You could be the winner next time - just come!!! My next party is on Monday, so be prepared :)

Stay cool,
DJ_Mariya

Talk Show with Amelia Earhart

Due to popular demand, Amelia Earhart came back to Joebar's Talk Show today. Again, her presence sparked real interest in the audience and we pretty much ran out of seats. She answered lots of questions and promised to come again whenever we invite her.

She shared with us that, contrary to popular belief, she wasn't the first female pilot. In fact, she was the 16th woman to receive a pilot's license from the FAI, but she set many other records. She was the first woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean, for instance. To answer a question from the audience, she admitted that she wasn't a girly girl, but rather a tomboy. She also said that she managed to buy her first plane in 1921. It was a bright yellow two-seater Kinner Airster biplane which she named "Canary." The audience and Joebar asked many other questions and Amelia gladly answered. It turned out to be a really great show!

I am wondering what guest will Joebar have for us next week...???
We'll all find out in just seven days :P


DJ_Mariya

Good Times at the Market Place

Yesterday I mentioned that I can't wait to explore the new lands on SecretBuilders and here I am today - checking out the Market Place.

You can see that I was still wearing my vacation clothes - I needed to buy some new skirts and shirts, and, of course, some party items for my next party.
Naturally, I first went to the Clothing Shop. You bet that I liked it very much and tried on a ton of clothes :)



Only after I spent an hour at the first clothing shop did I notice that there's another one, called "Fashion Playtes" OMG!!! You can design your custom clothes there!!! I had just bought a lot of new stuff from the previous store, but I promised myself that I'd come back soon to make myself some unique clothes. You'll be the first to see them, I promise ;)



Tired and overwhelmed by all that trying on and shopping, I barely made it to the party shop. I was done quickly with that and headed back home where Kuku, my pet monkey, was waiting for me to feed him. After I played with him a little, I put all my new clothes in my closet and went to bed - tired but happy from my day.

Talk again tomorrow,
DJ_Mariya

My Summer Vacation Is Over

Hello, my friends :)

I am baaaaackkkkk!!!


You may have already noticed that I wasn't around for a while. As you can see from the picture above, I was on a vacation :P I hope you enjoyed the World Cup and had fun with friends here at SecretBuilders.

A lot of things have changed while I was away - SecretBuilders has a new look and is even easier to navigate, there are new worlds, and also many beautiful flowers to choose from... WOW! Isn't that awesome??? I am so excited to see and try everything that's new!

As you can imagine, I missed our parties the most... I have so much fun with you, guys! I can't wait for my next party, which is scheduled for Thursday. I'll send you a note shortly before it starts. I hope you'll be there :)


Ahhhh, it feels so good to be back!
Talk later, buddies!


Best,

DJ_Mariya

Bobby's Fashion Show is a Hit

Bobby's Fashion Show rocked! We had 115+ people participating. Everyone that attended received a prize and we gave out fashion show stage and fish tank grand prizes to the winners. Look out for Bobby's next Fashion Show. You could be a winner!

Flower Shop is Now Open

It's time to add a touch of green to your home. The Flower Shop in SecretBuilders is now open. Decorate your home with some nice flowers and pots to plant them in.

Virtual Notes: SecretBuilders Newsletter - July 2010

Check out the SecretBuilders July newsletter.

 

And don't forget to apply for the Renaissance Fellowship. The Renaissance Fellowship is free of cost and open to 11 to 13 year olds in grades 5 through 7. Students admitted into the Renaissance Fellowship Program will read a selection of children’s classics and biographies, write about the readings, work on community service projects and be involved in a uniquely rewarding summer experience.



 

For more details and to apply for the Fellowship, go to www.rfellowship.com.

Talk Show with Enrico Fermi

The SecretBuilders Talk Show with Enrico Fermi was a blast! Joebar asked Enrico some great questions and got some amazing questions from the audience. 

Enrico Fermi was an Italian physicist known for his work on the development of quantum theory and nuclear and particle physics. As a young boy, Enrico enjoyed learning physics and mathematics. A friend of his father, Adolfo Amidei, gave him books on physics and mathematics, which increased Enrico's interest in these subjects. 

Enrico won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938 for his study of radioactivity. He is thought of as one of the great scientist of the 20th century.

SecretBuilders Attends ISTE Conference

SecretBuilders had a great time at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Denver this week. It was great to meet all the attendees that stopped by at the SecretBuilders booth. Don't forget to check out the SecretBuilders Teacher's Lounge to get the latest information on what's new for teachers at SecretBuilders. If you did not get a chance to pick up our free Internet safety poster, please email us to get one.