My avatar's charisma

When I first saw my avatar I must say that I was impressed. I have experienced other computer programs that allow the user to manipulate their appearance, but SL has a myriad of options when creating a look that is truly unique. One of the first things that I noticed was the option to pick my own gender. I definitely played around with the idea of being that which I am not, (a female) but once I saw that I could change it up at a later time I decided on choosing my real life gender as a male.

I found that there are about 6 different options for each segment of the body. For example, I was able to elongate my forehead, square off my jaw, and fatten or thin out any area of the face. I decided to try to get as close to my real appearance as possible, with a few here and there’s to mix it up. One of the here and there’s to speak of was that I added a little muscle to my avatar because. I did this because I have recently (within the last 5 years) realized that I am the creator of the greatest vision for the grandest version I could ever hold about who I am. Why not create my avatar to look like what I am currently trying to achieve for myself in real life? I consider this to be a virtual affirmation of some sort.

One of the coolest things about SL is that many of the so-called blunders made by an inexperienced beginner often become perfect opportunities for SL enhancement. I searched everywhere for something cool to wear. I had my mind set on something that might be worn by an old kung fu master in hopes that I might find an old long white beard and some Asian eyes to go with the clothes. With no money and just about as much experience, it soon became apparent that, for the time being, I would be happy enough with whatever I could find. I managed to pick up some free stuff, which allowed me to get out of the… “Look at me, I am the new guy clothes” and into something a little more to my liking. I made a few adjustments to the shirt and pants and was willing to settle with those until I figured out where to get something different.

This would be a good time to throw in that blunder I was talking about. I was “in world” somewhere when I happened upon some people that were vampires. I was recently made into a vampire, but I had to leave just as the guy who bit me was explaining how to use all my vampire stuff. So I asked if anyone could help me out with the logistics of my vampire apparatus. Someone there was more than happy to do that for me, and half way through the tutorial, I lost all of my clothes! So I was standing there naked with everyone laughing, (not sure if that was with me, or at me) and I see that someone has sent me some clothes to put on. What I got was a bright purple suit that looks to be some kind of suede. I believe it is called a professional suit. I call it the leisurely Latin lover suit.