That's what I would like.
Ha ha! So many things to do, so little time. So many
things I WANT to do and still no extra time.
I am here, though I post a little later in the day than
I used to. I've been chatting at IMVU.com a lot - what a
fun place! I think I could submit a little program (they
accept it from almost anyone -- to design a room and
more). I know you are sick of me talking about it, so
that is all I will say for now.
The problem is time. I have many projects on the to-do
list and not enough hours in a day. The old adage is
true -- the older you get, the faster time goes by.
I
am ::so hooked:: on this free virtual chat world at
IMVU. It is sophisticated and realistic. We talk
and move around like actual people, almost. There are
many scenarios. The nice thing -- it is not game-play,
just friendly chatting and visiting exotic or regular
places. One friend brought me to an underwater scene and
we put on mermaid costumes. In another, I had wings.
I enjoyed talking with my little sister who looked just
like herself, complete with glasses. She was adorable.
She took me to a Ferris wheel ride (it moved, even) and
we chatted while moving around - even the scenery
changed -- such incredible detail!
The site comes with free "credits" to make characters
different, if desired. I see that they make their money
by selling more credits to buy different clothes,
abilities, etc. Here's what I looked like now that I've
had time to decide what I really want.
If
you decide to join, let me know. Again, I am "TerryAnn"
over there. Everyone gets access to different scenes
after the default and it will be fun to see what you
get. So far, I've been floating on a raft (and getting
seasick), swimming under water, visiting a beauty parlor
and talking under dryer hoods, a museum, a Ferris wheel,
the stars and a wonderful sunset poolside with a pool
that glistens and moves like real - and more.
My friend
EyeQ, told me about this chat and it absorbed
half of my day. This is a fascinating free site where
you design, dress and do a lot with character. You can
change facial expressions, clothes, set the background,
have pets, zoom in and out and around at ANY angle while
you chat with someone in an animated conversation.
The
chat site is called IMVU and it is free,
although some of the deluxa extra clothes, etc., have to
be purchased. It just blew me away! Below is a clip of
our "floating at sea" chat. My character is on the left
(with the default clothing). If you try this, add me. I
am "TerryAnn."
No mess, no fuss and no big
artistic talent required to
design your own online Jack O'Lantern. Here's
one I made. After you design it, they put in a candle
and light it up for you. (Thanks to Deborah P. for this
link.)
You can upload a photo and
make yourself into a funny dancing character. I posted
mine at
My Muglet in Action. The muglet site is located
at
Muglets.com. This is probably the only way I
could ever be a decent dancer. (Click on the picture to
see the movie of me in action.) Thanks to
Miss E for this link. You can control the dance
moves and music choices. (P.S. This was the only
feminine character offered at the time. Online, it is
located at http://www.muglets.com/1YO2.)
In
this one, I tried more complex things -- four movements
going on at once. The cat blinks, the pumpkin blinks at
3 levels, each star twinkles (although that is hard to
see) and a bat flies speedily across one corner of the
sky. Please feel welcome to use these for yourself. I
don't know the author of the original picture, though. I
think it all goes too fast, but it took a long time to
get to this point. I didn't do the littler kitty one. I just thought it was cute.
We
saw this
charming British-humored claymation movie
yesterday. It was adorable! I love how they animated the
dogs -- just plain cute. And British do old people
better than anyone. The children in the audience were
giggling (a great G-rated Halloween movie for even the
littlest children). I know this must have been good
because my husband was NOT looking at his watch. I
highly recommend the movie - there are even some adult
jokes and sight gags which you might miss if you don't
watch closely -- obviously meant for adults -- but in a
nice way.
Here's another animation I made last night. I want to
give credit to
Halloween Cats where I am getting these
graphics. They have a few already-animated images, too.