(I've been thinking of a way to approach this subject delicately because there's no easy way to put it. I welcome all opinions and comments regarding the subject, so please weigh in.)When I rejoined Second Life in December of 2005, I had no idea that I would be known for anything. Pretty soon I was making lots of friends and having the time of life. So much so, that after spending $185 USD in a single month on virtual shopping, it was time to get a job in SL. I asked around and ended up promoting Machinima.
While many people still have no clue who I am, I was very surprised to see the reception to me at the Second Life Community Convention (SLCC) in 2006. Everyone wanted to hang out in such a short time and, for the most part, I was able to. Then I stepped into an organizer role for SLCC 2007 and things went downhill from there.
After putting much thought into this, I'd like to address the rumors surrounding me. People have been saying that I was a bitch, or unapproachable, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I also hope that this helps you reconsider your initial meetings with all of the virtual and REAL celebrities that you may have negative thoughts about.
Read on to find out my thoughts on virtual celebrity ...
As a fan of trinkets and memorabilia, I was thrilled when I saw someone wearing a pewter pendant of the Second Life logo. According to lore, LL hands these out to their new employees, as well as special visitors to the Lab, such as Views attendees. They're worn out in just the right places, with a string I can only describe as possibly plastic looped through it. They seem to carry a special meaning for their owners.
Where do you turn to when your real life turned virtual relationship goes sour? For two Second Life residents, the answer is 
Second Life has had good examples of Machinima, and then there are just the BAD ones. That is why I'm absolutely tickled pink to announce the premiere of a documentary that I didn't hate! The film is simply titled 
I just had my first SL-RL interaction; Happy Goalpost and I had lunch at a lovely Thai restaurant called Osho, in fantabulous San Francisco. Regardless of the fact that LL is here, he's only the third local resident I've met online, and the first face-to-face. I'd have to say it went well! Relaxed, a lot of interesting conversation, good food -- I'd recommend him to a friend.
