Greetings Zwinksters! Hope this summer day is finding all of you well. Mr. Metropolitan could not be more excited that summer is finally here. And believe it or not, I'm actually considering going on a boat trip once again. That's right, I've finally recovered from my trauma related to being shipwrecked for months on a desert island to consider hitting the seas surrounding Zwinktopia once again. Call it an adventurous spirit of a seafaring soul, if you will, or just plain stupidity.

But I've taken a pause from packing up the swimsuit and snorkeling gear long enough to open up the mailbag once again. While it seemed to be relatively full, I was disappointed to find out that a lot of what I've received from fellow Zwinksters was just junk mail this past month. I know that you, faithful Metro nation, can do better than that – and I'm sure there are many of you out there with burning questions and in desperate need of advice. With that in mind, I'll bend the rules a bit this time and answer a few questions outside of the normal advice-seeking scope. Why am I doing that? Simply because I can. So without any further delay, let's get started.

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Welcome back to Zworoscopes, your Zwinky's monthly astrological forecast.

Find out from our secret astrologer what kind of month your Zwinky is destined to have.

Remember, your Zwodiac sign is based on when your Zwinky was created. You can find that information where it says "Zwinky Since:" on your profile.

This month marks the return of our favorite wizard to the big screen. So this month's Zworoscopes are dedicated the magical powers we ourselves possess!

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Hello Zwinktopia!

Now that summer is (apparently) here, it's time to dress your Zwinky appropriately! So play those games, earn those ZBucks, and hit up the mall for your latest Zwinky fashions!

Personally, I feel that I worked hard to unlock my full wardrobe, and there are a ton of great assets in there to express your style... So with that in mind I've kept my summer fashion review strictly limited to assets already in your wardrobe.

So here's a look at three different styles that you can rock when it gets warm outside, let me know what you think!

Wearing a simple v-neck made from breathable material allows the air to flow freely while still making a statement. Dark cotton slacks and sandals round out the outfit, and an iced coffee at the Java Jolt keeps everything cool!

There's a reason that the classics are the classics, because they work! When you're trying to beat the heat, nothing works better than putting on your favorite trunks and jumping in the pool. Just remember, always wear sunblock!

But maybe you're not looking for iced coffee or a dip in the pool to cool your noggin. Maybe you want something a little more... aggressive? Then grab your water gun and go to work! Just watch out, someone might fight back with a water balloon or even a snow ball!

How do you plan to stay cool this summer? Drop me a Znote to let me know!

See you in Zwinktopia!

Writers block! It hit me like a ton of bricks on Friday, as anyone following ZwinkyBlog on Twitter already knows. I asked for some suggestions for topics and the overwhelming response was SUMMER!

I don't know about all of you, but summertime makes me smile!! I'm not a beach bunny in the traditional sense... I couldn't care less about being tan (and I absolutely am disappointed in all you out there who are giving away your passwords just to get one!!) But I do love to grab a good book, a beach chair and a bottle of ice cold water then walk barefoot through the hot, soft sand. I set up right where the water's about 2 inches high, stretch my legs out and let the water roll over them, listen to the waves break, and scrunch my toes into the wet, goopy sand under the water.

Yup! I do love summer!

And as much as I adored my spring décor, including my awesome spring profile page, and my spring wardrobe? it was time for a total summer overhaul!

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What were you doing three years ago?

For some of us here at zwINK, we were pulling our hair out.

In the days leading up to the official launch of Zwinky, we kept finding little technical bugs and glitches that would delay our launch anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days.

Zwinky back in the day

And throughout all of this, the weather outside was SOOoooo nice. It was difficult working through our lunch hour day-after-day, trying to make all the fixes to the site while some of our co-workers were outside taunting us by eating ice cream, getting a tan, and playing Daniel Powter's "Had A Bad Day" in an endless loop. I still cringe every time I hear that song. (Although it has nothing to do with Zwinky.)

It's amazing how far we've come in just three years – over 20 million Zwinksters have been part of the magic in that time, and we've experienced and attended so many great events together: from amazing proms, music listening parties, themed parties, Zwinchester boutique launches, special quests, not to mention Mr. Foxtrot's first dance recital.

In the world outside of Zwinktopia, we've experienced as a community historic changes in leadership in the U.S., a renewed (and urgent) focus on environmental change worldwide, and some cautionary news about our global economy and the importance of saving for a rainy day.

It's funny to think back and remember that when Zwinky launched, there was no Zwinktopia. No dorm rooms. No virtual shark. All you got was a limited wardrobe, some code that allowed you to stick your Zwinky avatar on a blog or MySpace page, and that was it. And yet... you loved it! And the more you asked us to create for you, the more ideas that popped into our heads.

This week we look back and remember the past 36 months together, three years of fun that have kept those of us here at zwINK busy while giving you a place to visit friends, play games, and be anyone you want with thousands of amazing fashion options.

Help us celebrate our third birthday by:

Visiting our special Zwinky 3rd Anniversary Profile page (Zwinky gifts ARE accepted, and we love reading your comments)

Taking part in our 5-day beach party in Zwinktopia.

Grabbing some exclusive Zwinky birthday gear over the next 5 days as part of our Daily Keepsake feature. Like every daily keepsake, each item is free the day it's introduced. (And for birthday gear, only 3 Zbucks if you want to buy them at a later date!)

Have fun, be safe, and spread the Zwinky love to friends who haven't yet discovered our virtual world. And, as always...

Stay snacktastic.

(FYI – Looking ahead, we're planning new feaures, as well – including ways to better add your Zwinky to more places and in more ways!)

Hi Everyone!

So during the typical work week Mondays are usually always the toughest day for me to wake up and get myself moving but definitely NOT today! I have been extremely busy this weekend and there is way too much going on this week in Zwinktopia to be tired and sluggish this morning.

To be completely honest I have been keeping a huge secret (which I must say is a big accomplishment for me). Even though I have been sworn to secrecy, I don't think sharing a few hints here and there would do any harm.

I have been spending a lot of my time in the restricted area of the Beach, some of you may have noticed the blocked off section. I have been blowing up balloons and crafting paper lanterns, and after quite a few paper cuts and no more hot air left in me I have finished my secret work for today.

I am now off to the Zwinchester to find a cute new outfit for this special week in Zwinktopia. Hope to see you guys around soon!

And for those of you who have been trying to get past the fences we have set up, stop your snooping and I promise you will find out what it is all about VERY soon!

Hey Zwinksters! Those of you who know me have probably noticed I haven't been around too much lately.

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I'm so sorry about that. I've missed you all soooo much! But, I've gotta tell ya what I've been up to all this time, because I'm super proud of it and I think you'll find it super fun!

Ms. Info's been doin' a little side-work for Zwinky's sister site, Webfetti. You might know Webfetti for all it's super cool glitter graphics, widgets and layout designs for your profile page. Well, check it out now! Now there are fun quizzes to take, too!

So that's where Ms. I's been... locked up in my dorm room writing cool quizzes!

Find out how much you know about the "Twilight" movie or what kind of movie your life would be. Miss Thang and Little Miss Indie wrote a couple, too. Have you found your soulmate? Which country should you live in? These quizzes will tell ya!

And even more are coming. I just finished "Which 'Harry Potter' villain are you?" I hope I don't know any Voldemorts!!

You should see that one and a bunch of other new ones really soon!

Best of all, you can use the embed option at the end of the quiz to copy your result and post it to your Zwinky profile page or to send it to your friends through Znotes!

I know, summer is supposed to be quiz-free, but these are a few questions I think you'll really enjoy answering.

Shoot me a Znote and let me know how you do!

So I was wandering along the Beach today, a little past the normal public area, and I saw something a little out of the ordinary. A whole section was fenced off and there was a lot of hustle and bustle going on in there.

I tried peeking through, but I really couldn't make anything out. I did see a crate marked "Streamers." I think there's a party being set up in there, but I don't know who it's for.

I also saw Miss Intern going inside.

I'm going to try to find more out this weekend. Stay tuned!!

Hello everybody!

I am an intern joining the Zwinky team for the summer! I am working alongside some fabulous people whom you all already know and I am very excited to be writing my first blogpost in Zwinktopia!

I hope June has gotten off to a great start for all of you, I know it has for me. I see Zwinktopia has been filled with fun summer styles appearing in time for the first day of summer. I cannot wait to get to the Beach on the next sunny day to work on my tan.

I am kept very busy with work as a Zwinky intern, and I have learned so much already. Throughout the summer I will be organizing events and chats in Zwinktopia so drop me a Z-note if you have any ideas or fun suggestions!

I will be periodically blogging and keeping you updated about all of the adventures during my internship with Zwinky, and the fun and exciting life as an R.A. in the dorms, so stay tuned.