So my first experience with Second Life can be described as uneventful, to say the very least.  After creating my avatar, a giant bunny that goes by the name of “Intercult”-Internet Culture, I was dropped into the game world.  After following the arrows on the floor around in seemingly large circle, I began to get a feel for the movement controls and the way that my avatar interacted with the virtual world around it.  I noticed that you could select different movements that range from walking and running to flying.  That being said I wasn’t able to figure out how to fly to my supreme disappointment.

After following the arrows I arrived at a portal that by walking into it, transported me to a mountainous landscape where I had to attempt to fine red, yellow, and orange crystals.  Safe to say that I promptly gave up after I a failed search attempt of 10 minutes or so took place, after which I returned to the previous introductory world and logged off.

As for the hobbies and interests of my avatar, I haven’t really thought about it much.  I mean, he is a giant rabbit, reminds me of the character Donny Darko but I don’t really think I want that personality to be a role model for my avatar.  I’ll figure something out I’m sure but if anyone has any helpful insights or suggestions I would appreciate it : ).