The Beginning
April 30th, 2008I was rezzed on March 24, 2008. I had heard about the Second Life world for years, but not being a game player, I figured there was nothing for me here. After reading about yet another person making over $100,000 a year, I had to check it out. After leaving learning to walk, drive and fly on the Help and Orientation Islands, I went exploring. I understand a lot of Newbies get stuck there, but I had no problems.
I was hooked. Just seeing the builds that people made, was quite exciting. Such imagination! Such talent! I do not have any experience with building in 3D, so I have a lot to learn. So far, I can rez a box, add a texture to it and throw in some free scripts I found like; visitor counter, note card/landmark giver, and teleporter.
I didn’t quite know what to do there except use the search engine. The first search I made was for Linux. There are a few groups, but no one was around right then. I did get a free Linux Penguin t-shirt and promptly put it on. Exploring has to be my favorite thing to do.
The people that I have met have all been very nice and helpful. On my second day, after searching for classical music, I found the peaceful and inviting summer house of Yavanna Llanfair, which you can get your own copy for just $L50. She has a lovely open-air dance floor with a piano that you can change to different types of music. She appeared while I was enjoying the music and surroundings welcomed me to her charming home in the Second Life world.
It was obvious to her that I was a newbie and she gave me some good advice about buying on the mainland instead of an island where I would not be the real owner. I know she doesn’t usually do this but she offered me a dance. It was surreal to watch the avatars dancing while we chatted. She had three dances out that I saw: ballroom, waltz and slow dance. Her place is very nice and romantic and is a must visit. She has a parcel radio for sale (I got one), among other things and you must take the tour to her skybox.
