Early Cully before she had a makeover
I started in SL on 31 August 2008, as a quiet little av (Yes really!) who just stood around trying to work out how to move. Well I've worked out how to move, and even managed to get colour in to SL. When I started I avoided any form of contact - I was so shy I didn't know what to say to anyone. Now, 12 months later, I host 3 times a week, and once a month with Ana, (And possibly at time of writing with Lotus too), and I manage the Mall at Double Standards. I also have 2 places to live - one by the sea and one in the country. I've got some great friends, and a great bf too! It's been quite a year. I thought I'd take the opportunity to look back over the last 12 months at some of the things that stand out in my memory.
1 - Demented Saturdays
Demented Souls have word games on a Saturday night, and more than once I've ended up crying with laughter - and I know I'm not the only one. It's just completely mad! The section called Madgabs involves trying to make sense of a garbled saying. This brings out the inner typoist in me (yes even worse than normal) and some of my answers have just left me giggling uncontrollably. Earfpooof I've been reliably informed will never be beaten as the worst typo ever though my version of the Queen of England ended up as a Japanese banker.(Someone actually googled my answer and that's what they got. Wewung - check it out lol)
Demented is our usual weekend wind down place to go simply because you're guaranteed a good laugh in good company.
2 -THAT bus ride!
Anyone who was at Sharons that fateful day will know exactly what I mean - I'm sure we all still share the emotional (and possibly physical scars). For those who werent there - very wise!
Yes Sharon - of course you can drive a bus! Sharon decided to host her trivia while taking us on a bus ride. What she failed to tell us is she can't drive a bus! After several people fell out along the way, (including me) Sharon finally crashed the thing with us all still on it. I think this was the first time in SL that I had tears of laughter rolling down my face, and it's certainly still something which is remembered at the Diner (usually accompanied by a facial tic).
That was a fun day - thanks Shaz.
3 - The Day I fell 3000m
I've blogged this, but is was so funny it still stands out. I was wearing a swimming costume, roller skates, a snorkel and carrying a lemming gun. And I fell from the sky to land on our neighbours banlines. These acted as a trampoline. After a few minutes trying to breath I worked out that if I jumped forward I could get back on to our land. So I did - and landed on the house, then slide down the side. To make matters worse, I then continued to attack Mael with my lemming gun.
Word of advice. NEVER fire a lemming gun while wearing roller skates. The force sent me backwards, through a hedge and halfway across the next parcel. This started as a simple day sorting out inventory, and ended up as one of the funniest days I 've had.
4 - The Lemmings
Hosting at Double Standards is not without it's risks. You're guaranteed all kinds of madness and the day of the lemmings was just that. I was feeling particularly down in the dumps, and I really wasn't looking forward to putting a smile on my face to go and host, but I did. At half time I noticed Cinna and Devin moving around. Next thing I was joined on stage by 2 lifesize dancing lemmings! Needless to say I cheered up no end, and thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the event. This is why Double Standards is my second home - the people are totally crazy but they all look after each other too.
I'm looking forward to the next 12 months there now I'm Mall Manager and I get to organise events.
5 - I'm gooin modellin'
This was fun the first time Humm asked me to model some of her outfits. Not only did I get free clothes, but I had my face in lights in her shop (OK so I have my face on an ad in her shop) and I was on xstreet as well. I've modelled a few other outfits as well, and I've even got a massive blow up photo of me on the outside of her shop!
Cully Andel - supermodel lol 6- My first time
Hosting that is! I was so nervous. I knew all the people at Double Standards but the thought of standing up on that stage controlling an event was terrifying! I have no idea how I did and I have little recollection but I know I thorougly enjoyed it. The smart asses always guarantee you a good laugh.
7 - My Rez Day
This was one of the nicest days I've had. Mael spent hours the day before looking at things to buy, but I wasn't prepared for what I got. Apart from the clothes and a fully furnished, drivable RV - I got a horse. She's black with big blue eyes, and she's pretty amazing. It's the kind of thing that makes you realise that there are some pretty clever people in this World. She's so realistic it's untrue. I spent the day simply being spoiled, and taking the chance to actually spend some time with the person who matters most. (I'm just grateful he didn't but the horse that makes a mess everywhere!)
Me as a Demented Indian on Thunder - my horse
Just chilling on my rez day I have so many other good memories to look back on too - winning Bucc Bowl, Smartastermind, fishing, exploring (there are some pretty amazing sights) the first time I logged on with my new laptop and saw SL in colour, buying our new house - the list is pretty endless.
Club Melodi gave me the chance to start off Alphabet Trivia. I also made a few more good friends here too. The trivia lives on (with lots of alphabet preguessing mania) but Melodi is no more. It was fun to be part of it.
I've dressed up as all sorts of things from a tiny hamster, to an Indian - to Qbert! This av has to be the most peculiar prize I ever won.
What makes SL though is the people, and I've got some great friends on my list. I'm looking forward to getting to know some of the new additions a lot better too. There are 4 people who really matter to me (not counting my main man:). You all know who you are and SL wouldn't be the same without you. I never thought I'd meet anyone like Mael either (Yes I know) but he makes everyday here just that little bit more special.
I leave my first 12 months after quite an adventure, and with lots to look forward to. I wonder where I'll be in another 12 months:)
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