First Post..

After trolling the web yesterday and today reading other SL resident's blogs, I decided to start my own.  Its hard to be passionate about something and have people around you frown upon it.  I think many other people who also play this "game" can relate to people in RL absolutely hating the fact that you play.  Hell I've even had my RL mom call me "sick" for playing.  So it's not like my second life (literally) is something i can freely speak about.  So I figured here would be as good a place as any to do my venting.

This is Charlize..most call her Charbie.  She is my avatar..or as I like to call her, my alter ego :P
I have played her since 11/2007

In real life..I am no where near as twig skinny as she is..or bleach blonde.  Lols.  That's the beauty of SL..you can look however you'd like.  Charbie is literally my other half.  I live my life in 2 parts..one as my RL and one as my SL. 
I am sure everyone who plays has that "Oh Shit" moment where they start to dwell on how much time..and sometimes even money they've blown in this "game."  I know I've had plenty of those moments.  I've even at time believed that I have a legit addiction to SL.  But when I sit and think of it..it could always be worse.  I could be an alcoholic or a drug addict..but I am not.  I don't neglect my RL job or responsibilities..and in my free time I play SL. 

A crazy thing happened to me these past few months..something that I swore to never let happen.  I let my two lives coincide.  Sure I've had many people come in and out of my SL, some that are still there..some that have left.  But in the past few months I have met a group of people who have permanently made a home in my heart..and will always be there.
 SL is about roleplay..your life is what you make it, and I choose to have a family there.  And I am blessed with a house full of love and friendships.

 From the top and clockwise:

• Shadow-My absolutely AMAZING husband..I don't know how I got so lucky to have this man come back into my life..but I am sure that I will NEVER let him go.  He is my soul mate..and when I run out of faith in wither SL or RL..he is the strength that keeps me going.  I love him with my whole heart.

• Eden-My troublesome little sister

• Akemo-My AMAZING mother.  My RL relationship with my mother is strained...so it meant the world to me to be able to find a Mom in SL.  She supports me in all my decisions..but always gives me her advice and wisdom.  She has been my shoulder to cry on and person to laugh with for hours on end.  I'd be lost without her.  I love her so much.

• Kuno-My HILARIOUS father.  He is always there if I need advice or guidance.

• RayRay-My little boy..still new to the family..I wish I saw him more because he already holds a spot in my heart.

• Bella-My amazing, sweet, talented daughter.  She has been by my side through thick and thin.  And has never left.  She is my "little rock" and I seriously think I would fall apart if she wasn't in my life.

• Promise-One of my oldest friends..and sister.  I swear her and I were separated at birth..no lie.  We are so alike its insane.  I consider her more of a friend than anyone in my RL..and I cannot wait to meet her.

•  Harper-My little 2 year old daughter.   Sweet and mischievous.  She brings a smile to my face everytime she is online.

Eventhough I only know these people through secondlife..they are proof to me that online relationships are just as valid in our hearts as people we know in real life.  In some cases these people have been there for me more than anyone I know in real life..even my rl family.

Well I think I've rambled enough for now..more tomorrow xD