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I’m not sure where I've been for the past few months, but I have just discovered Live Journal.  I know, I know, a big DUH to me-lol.  

I've been playing in SL since January 07 and have found myself to be VERY addicted to it.  This is a surprising addiction as I am not a gamer, don't play any other internet games, don't chat in the chat rooms, and until just recently had never IMd anyone via Yahoo or MSN.  I'm very technologically savvy; I have my own website; I use various programs.  I simply never used the technology to play with others.  I never thought I had a need to build an online community.  RL has been kind to me and surrounded me with family and friends that fulfill my relationship needs.

So, my attraction and addiction to this game has caught me by surprise. I have met the most fascinating people- people who I would never have met, learned from, grown to call friends without this game.  I find myself anxious to get in world to see these friends.  Addell is my best friend in SL.  She has been a mentor and has grown to be very dear to me. I love her cheerfulness, her since of adventure, her sense of humor, and her willingness to explore the unknown.  Peri is also very special to me.  He has become my SL boyfriend- something that I will address in a later journal entry.  This relationship has caused great turbulence in me, and I've had to do some RL sole searching on this one.  But, that's a different discussion all together.  Then there's Feather, Daddie, Bertha, Ama, Crystal, Maya, Nelly -- the list goes on and on.....  I am so grateful for having 'met' each of them as they enrich my life with each interaction.

I would continue this entry, but I’m dying to get in world!!  Bye for now ;)