”I’ve always ran any and all of my companies on Second Life as if they were Fortune 500 companies, why shouldn’t I share my talents, passions and knowledge with others out there and help them be the best that they can be as well” she states with a strong conviction. Bahyiaa definitely thinks that SL can be a valid showcase for art in general, that has proven to be an amazing tool to get art exposed on a global scale. “ With the updates to Second Life’s capabilities this is even more of a possibility now than it was 5 years ago when I began with my original avatar. - she says- I can honestly say that nearly every day I meet someone on Second Life who inspires me – creative individuals who have taken Second Life to a new level. I know of artists who create beautiful paintings, photographs, etc. who display them in-world and then once you purchase their in-world creation, they send you the real life item. I know jewelry makers who do the same with their craft, fashion designers, and builders. The list goes on and on. Those are the people who continue to make Second Life a joy for others. In my opinion, they truly understand the capabilities of Second Life and embrace it for what it has become.” I asked her what she usually does in SL, if she likes to go to art exibits, parties and such... “I’ve truly enjoyed my time on Second Life. I’ve met amazing people and have had some absolutely incredible experiences that I’ll take with me for a lifetime. Mostly, I work on
Second Life. However, when I allow myself some downtime, I do visit a few clubs and hop on a chimmy and shake some pixels. My favorite things to do are to see, and experience, live music and art exhibits. I love attending SFL Football games and cheer on my favorite team! But, I must admit, I love decorating and furnishing my home as well and spend evenings just sitting and talking with friends.” And then my last question has been”Where do you see yourself a year from now:will Second Life still exist?” “In a year from now I see my company, Digital Arts Talent Agency, expanded to encompass my full vision. I see an expansion of the brand which includes print media, television, radio as well as the beginnings of the transition into bringing my in-world company out to the real life public. I think Second Life will always be here; however, I think the capacity of it will change. It has to metamorphasize to remain relevant. But that’s the beauty of Second Life. We, as residents, are what help to create that metamorphosis and I feel that if we have fun, do what we enjoy and allow the experience to be spread amongst the grid that Second Life can, and should, still exist. I, for one, would be quite sad if it disappeared tomorrow. As I’ve said before, I’ve met so many amazing individuals and truly have a love for this medium, as it relates to business as well as human interaction, that if it were to disappear it would most definitely be a huge adjustment for me, and surely a lot of people on this amazing ride we call Second Life.”