Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My friend, Michel
I just realised that the oldest blogger I know is 74 years old. He's probably one of the first few who was with me when I started blogging eons ago. Wow. That's amazing. It'll be cool if I get to visit him when I do reach France. Three years from now maybe.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
QotW10: Meet Elsa Maertens
I think I am not the only one having problem with Second Life. The system seems to lag everytime I log on. When I want to open it on my Macbook, I forget I don't have wireless connection. Dang!
I managed to escape Orientation Island. Bless the souls of those who are still stuck there. I flew around aimlessly. Made some new friends. Mainly my real friends in my first life. That was corny.
Everyone, meet Elsa Maertens.
I choose the name Elsa because it reminds me of a flapper's name. Very 1920's. Very me. As for my surname, Maertens, is it just me or does it sound German to anyone? It has a nice ring to it. Besides, I love Germany so it is kind of like a mini tribute.
As for the clothing, I was not left with much choice. I am sure I look like most of those who choose this character when they started Second Life. Boring. I had a tough time altering my look. I went as far as editing my skin colour, less freckles, getting redder lips etc. While looking around for a new look, the computer went dead on me. So I am stuck with this look till I figure something out. For now, I am wearing my favourite red flats! Also, my hair is all poofy which is unlike my usual straight, always in place hairdo. A change from my real persona.
I managed to teleport myself to Silverscreen, a Sparta build. I wanted to grab myself the free female costume. It looks something like the one Queen Gorgo wore in the movie but I cannot find it.
My current favourite place in Second Life. As you can see, I am staring intently at the 300 posters. Particularly to the one of King Leonidas. Sigh.
There was a conference held here a couple of weeks ago. Apparently the director of 300, Zack Snyder along with the cast (Gerard Butler, Lena Heady, David Wenham) were here to do some press work. I regret not knowing. I could have gotten Gerard Butler's autograph!
Looks like I am in Sparta! It looks just like the movie. Had fun exploring this 'island'. Even though I got stuck in a water fountain. I managed to fly my way out of the sticky situation though. Note: Do not jump into water if you do not know how to swim.
Before I left, I managed to 'meet' a Spartan warrior. Maybe it is just some guy wearing the Spartan uniform. I said, 'Hi' but he ignored me. Bruised my ego a little bit. Considering the bulk of people who came up to me sound leery.
To illustrate,
Random Guy: Hi there!
Me: Hello. I'm new here.
Random Guy: I'm Juan from Brazil. [starts to walk around me as if I'm a toadstool]
Me (thinking to myself): That's weird. Move along.
Random Guy: Brazil is a beautiful country. You must come and visit.
I was already walking away by then.
Guys, add me in Second Life! You too Kevin Suisei. I want to go to those clubs you were telling us.
I managed to escape Orientation Island. Bless the souls of those who are still stuck there. I flew around aimlessly. Made some new friends. Mainly my real friends in my first life. That was corny.
Everyone, meet Elsa Maertens.
I choose the name Elsa because it reminds me of a flapper's name. Very 1920's. Very me. As for my surname, Maertens, is it just me or does it sound German to anyone? It has a nice ring to it. Besides, I love Germany so it is kind of like a mini tribute.
As for the clothing, I was not left with much choice. I am sure I look like most of those who choose this character when they started Second Life. Boring. I had a tough time altering my look. I went as far as editing my skin colour, less freckles, getting redder lips etc. While looking around for a new look, the computer went dead on me. So I am stuck with this look till I figure something out. For now, I am wearing my favourite red flats! Also, my hair is all poofy which is unlike my usual straight, always in place hairdo. A change from my real persona.
I managed to teleport myself to Silverscreen, a Sparta build. I wanted to grab myself the free female costume. It looks something like the one Queen Gorgo wore in the movie but I cannot find it.
My current favourite place in Second Life. As you can see, I am staring intently at the 300 posters. Particularly to the one of King Leonidas. Sigh.
There was a conference held here a couple of weeks ago. Apparently the director of 300, Zack Snyder along with the cast (Gerard Butler, Lena Heady, David Wenham) were here to do some press work. I regret not knowing. I could have gotten Gerard Butler's autograph!
Looks like I am in Sparta! It looks just like the movie. Had fun exploring this 'island'. Even though I got stuck in a water fountain. I managed to fly my way out of the sticky situation though. Note: Do not jump into water if you do not know how to swim.
Before I left, I managed to 'meet' a Spartan warrior. Maybe it is just some guy wearing the Spartan uniform. I said, 'Hi' but he ignored me. Bruised my ego a little bit. Considering the bulk of people who came up to me sound leery.
To illustrate,
Random Guy: Hi there!
Me: Hello. I'm new here.
Random Guy: I'm Juan from Brazil. [starts to walk around me as if I'm a toadstool]
Me (thinking to myself): That's weird. Move along.
Random Guy: Brazil is a beautiful country. You must come and visit.
I was already walking away by then.
Guys, add me in Second Life! You too Kevin Suisei. I want to go to those clubs you were telling us.
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