so first off, i should probably explain that i had to use gimp because my photoshop trial expired and corrupted my files when i deleted it. i had to teach myself the conversion language between photoshop and gimp, but once i did that, it wasnt too hard. i created a face using the clone stamp tool, which was difficult in gimp. i think it actually kind of looks like me though, so Success!!
for the self creation, i decided i wanted to make something that expressed my love on organic thoughts. i feel as though when using a digital format to write, the writing can be so easily edited that it becomes difficult to get the organic feel obtained through hand writing things. i also wanted to express how much language can influence our development. my idea was to create a gimp brush of handwriting and text i had gathered. to do that, i took pictures of those things in high contrast and then made brush files. i then stamped those brushes all over my avatar like a giant tattoo! theres recipes from my mom, my own math homework, textbooks, diary entries, bar tabs, and scientific notes from class.
i made a dog but then i pressed some button and lost it :( it came into a lost and found folder but now it wont open so i can't really show you that. its really cute though!
i learned that in second life you should not enter adult chat rooms without being cautious about what people attach to you. sometimes its a penis, and sometimes its an anatomically correct skin package that gives avatars very realistic "fun parts".
if i had internet at home that worked decently i would probably play second life again. i like my motorized slug and its actually a cool place to go when you want to discover new music. many of the "club events" have DJ's that will give you their soundcloud links if you express an interest in their music. this is great for my job and major!
