There "Shine"

by SoftlyDreaming

 

 

Did you ever notice how things shine? The warm sunny sparkle of a bright new day.  Moonshine on the water late at night. The paint job on that brand new car.... that's how "There" is when you first arrive- everything is exciting and new. You often experience addict behavior, staying up late at night being absorbed with skilling or hanging out with other Therians mindlessly chatting or playing cards. You can't get enough, you need your fix and find yourself constantly checking your there mail for invites.... 

When does the shine wear off? When does There become just like any other virtual world and on-line community? When do we look for something else or nothing at all? For some it's when skilling is no longer necessary because they have got their platinum skill up porta-zone. Then they just don't know what to do anymore especially since they got most of their skills afk anyway. For others it's when the people get to them, what is better known as DRAMA, which everyone wants to avoid like the plague.   

For a few people it's actually real issues- concerns of their virtual voices not being heard within their on-line community.  Especially when their online community needs to make money to survive and there are choices made that members can not agree with.  For some it's when their There commitments such as designing, owning clubhouses and/or island guiding start to feel like pressure just like their real life obligations.

 

Why am I talking about There "Shine" and the love and disappointment we face in our virtual community? Because many Therians come to a realization, some of my dear on-line friends too, that they need a break from There. Granted sometimes it's not just in-world issues but real life realities like having a baby or financial concerns that cause many to take a break.  I see it all the time from personal friends, fellow island guides and yeah hey I've thought about it too. Fortunately for us, most of these Therians take their breaks temporarily and we get to see them again.  So as I watch others take their breaks...and wait eagerly to welcome them back.. I wonder how long will that shine be there for me? When I ponder these questions I think of all I've enjoyed in There and all I still want to experience.

I guess like all little Therein girls I dream of my own There Wedding some day with an avatar I truly love.  I also have fantasies of my own There clothing store in a place like the village market place, or even owning my own neighborhood some day. I wanted a funzone with my own team and I have even thought I'd love to teach at UOT. Plus the simple things like the fact I haven't seen all of There or certain designs I haven't tried. 

Sometimes I think the shine we see is just in how we look at things. Maybe things don't have to be new but just need to be looked at differently.  Sure we can all get caught up with what's wrong in There or in life. But some of my best moments in There and in life where just looking at some fabulous scenery with someone you truly like and care for. Just going for a drive or a buggy ride having a party or an event and just a few show up, but a close few, people and avies you really care about.  Or just jumping off avie sacrifices or some other crazy high place in There (don't ask me why I love that sooo much). So it's not so much about the skilling, the accomplishments, the Drama...it's about the moments, the experience. Just like life "There" is what you make it. So whether or not you notice the "Shine" or not it's always There...sometimes you just have to remember to look.  

"Until next time...Keep dreaming! Love, Softly.