In the beginning.....

In the beginning, I frown at the thought of having to 'waste' money on a game and play at least 20 hours attaining a level of at least 20. This was my assignment for my 'E-Learning Environments' class. Anyway, I went out to Walmart because I husband apparently knew where I would find the game for a bargain price. So I got the game and the 1 month online trail pack. Still un enthusiastic about 'wasting' time playing a game during the semester, I reluctantly installed the game. Given the technical requirements of the game, I had to uninstall SL on my main computer -- Not a happy camper here.

It took over and hour to install with all the updates I had to add. A few days after I met up with a friend at school who needed some assistance with the game play. I created my character, and we played. I was suppose to help him yet he kept disappearing in the game, wondering off to who knows where....anyway it was funny. Initially, because of lack of knowledge, I chose to be a Night Elf, belonging to the Priest class. I didn't realize I was a priest at the time. That same night we stayed at school and played for 2 hours before heading home.

I got home, told my husband about the game and my character and he was more excited than I was ...so much so he wanted me to go on the computer and show him my character and demonstrate what I learned. I finally had to stay, I have to take a few moments to relax! So after 15 minutes of rest, I said, "let's go to the home office" -- and yes, I launch my game and 'showed off'.