Second Life's 5th Birthday

So I was recently passed a note card asking me "How do you feel about Second Life on it's 5th birthday?" Hmmm..... That is a very good question. In this note card there are instructions about either voice recording your thoughts, which by the way is preferred :-) , OR responding via note card with 140 characters or less. I am a bit torn as there is a lot that I would love to say on this issue (personal experiences) I would definitely love to voice my opinion on things and people that have been both wonderful influences and great friends as well as call out those so very few people that are well regarded in SL as being "top notch" residents, when in all reality they are deceiving the community.
I guess I am going to put my thoughts on this past year right here in my blog. First of all last year in SL was wonderful. Voice was a great thing, I loved that I no longer had to carry 50 IMs or follow too many conversations in local chat. It was a wonderful addition to SL to say the least. I also not only kept some amazing friendships that grew even stronger, I made new amazing friends along the way. I began working for SCS, which has now become my full time job (I am also starting a company with a friend in RL). Let's see, my RL Mom joined SL which was great, but odd timing as for 8 years or so there was about 1000 miles between us and just after I moved 5 minutes away she told me she joined. It is good to have something in common with those that you love the most.
SL has seen its fair share of horrible problems. The unstable grid has kept a lot of residents on their toes wondering what will happen next. I, myself have had to use Skype for meetings with clients due to the instability and constant database issues. All in all though, I do believe that SL is looking up.
I met some people this year as well that are not only making a difference in SL, but in the real world as well. (Can't name names as I may use some in up coming Sadie On The Spot articles, SORRY :-P) This year also showed me that I am way too trusting and nice to people. I always look for the good and never look at what is right in front of me and sometimes that is not a good thing to be placed in front of my nose and not to see it right away.
To sum up SL's 5th Birthday and the past year I would have to say, it was a bumpy ride, forecast is calling for smoother days and HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!!! (a little early) lol

Karaoke in a virtual world

I have found one of the best and funnest things to do in SL and that is karaoke. I frequently TP on over to ~O~ Karaoke Lounge in Second Life to listen to some wonderful voices and every now and then (OK quite often) I have my own go at opening my mic up, playing a song and belting it out. Let me tell you, people there are very nice, they always say I sound good :-P I definitely suggest checking it out. I was very shy and nervous at first, but the owner, Canipanic, quickly talked me into it. Now I am a karaoke addict. Lots of fun. Hope to see some new faces there :-)

Life is too short...

You know I have come to realize things in the past year or so and one thing that should never be forgotten is that life is too short.
Life is too short to dwell on the past
Life is too short to let people get under your skin (they are only wasting their own precious time trying)
Life is too short to not speak your mind
Life is too short to not take a risk
Each and every day is a gift from God that should NEVER be taken for granted.
Live as if it is your last day on this earth
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive Quickly, Kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

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Laugh your heart out
Dance in the rain
Cherish the memories
Ignore the pain
Love and learn
Forget and forgive
Because remember you have only one life to live!!!