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heree Honeyflower [LifeOfSheree Resident] joined Second Life in December, 2013 as an explorer. Her first public space was a recreational park. Sheree currently owns a quirky cafe, ‘Cafe on the River’ at East River Community (Sansara) and she has a destination and events blog ‘Virtually Sheree’ has an office located at Second Pride. Sheree has long practiced nudism in Second Life and she is open about her lesbian pride. The most difficult side of Second Life when we are new to SL is finding friendship with people with whom we can relate. It’s important for me to say for the benefit of new Second Life adventurers that beyond the great wall of sexual frustrated persons waiting for new members to enter the virtual world is a large yet small organic virtual world for us to meet people as we explore the many creative minds who share their intellect with us. Through exploration of Second Life, I have met innumerable people. Some I met and spoke with once or twice. Some became part of my Second Life for a short time. Some became long held friendships who I adore and treasure. Some were friends, some lovers, a brother and two very special women (Aurora and Onyx) dear to me whom I swore loyalty to under the symbol of the collar but more important, an important emotional connection which always, always comes before any form of D/s binding. Just as important to me are those who I share Pride with. This Pride community’s bond forms a support base for many and a bond of friendship which is important to me just as it is for countless others. This Pride, I was lucky to share stage with one of my favourite Second Life DJ’s, DJ Vixen at Second Pride where I hosted for her, dressed as Pizza Girl. Vixen another whose friendship I treasure. With some friends I share a love of boating. Some I share a love of aviation. And some I share a passion for exploring Second Life as we watch this virtual world construct and evolve with awe as it constantly changes organically. My friendship with people who we share interests is an important part of being friends. Some virtual communities succeed in developing and maintaining a community spirit such as Bay City, a community I miss since having closed Cafe Sheree. However, I try to participate in activities to keep this connection and hopefully, I will have a new venture in Bay City when the moment arises. There is also an energetic community at the new continent of Bellisseria which I hope continues for a long time to come. While I, like many, keep my Second Life and physical life separate, in many ways they are connected. This connection has worked as a support for me. At times my virtual friends have been important during the marriage plebiscite here in Australia which was a source of pain for many. Being able to air my grievances with my closest virtual friends is one example of how Second Life friendships are important to me. Along with all the positives that come with this kindred spirit. These support bases are values of Second Life friendships which are important to me. They’re as real as our physical life friends are. Check out her Flickr, Blog and Office. ECLIPSE July 2019 | Page 155