Since it has been a year and a half since I started playing Second Life, and ages since I first talked to her about the topic, I thought I would sit my Mom down once more and talk with her about my Second Life hobby.
Me: Hi, Mom.
Mom: Hello. So what did you want to talk to me about? I already told your father that he needs a haircut.
Me: No…this is not about Dad’s grooming.
Mom: That man, I swear. So, is this for your internet thing-a-ma-bob again?
Me: Yes, it is for my blog. I thought we’d start by having you ask about how my hobby is going.
Mom: What if I was going to ask a different question?
Me: Mom, ask me about my hobby…please?
Mom: Why can’t you take up knitting like your sister, Cammy? That is a real hobby. How are you going to meet men playing on the computer?
Me: Hey, that wasn’t the question! Ummmm…..how would I meet men by knitting? Is that how you met, Dad?
Mom: Oh, heavens, no. I can’t knit.
Me: [stares]
Mom: But I sure as hey didn’t meet him on the computer!
Me: [stares]
Mom: [sigh] So, how is your “hobby” going?
Me: Very well! My avatar has a lovely home, a couple of jobs and now…ummmm…a husband.
Mom: Interesting. She has a husband, but I am still waiting for grandchildren from you. You know you are too picky. And you are not getting any younger. And…
Me: …!!!!
Mom: Fine. Well, what kind of jobs does she have?
Me: She is a semi-retired model; a writer; and a landlord.
Mom: And what does her husband do?
Me: He is a builder and landlord.
Mom: Why would you pretend to have a job when you have a real one?
Me: I am not a semi-retired model in real life, Mom. These are fantasy jobs. Just for fun.
Mom: How is it fun to pretend to be a landlord?
Me: It’s fun - trust me.
Mom: Well, be careful with the internet. Did you know there are some sickos who use it for S-E-X?
Me: [blinks] You know, I have never seen any of Cammy’s knitting projects. Nor have I actually seen her knitting.
Mom: Me either, but she tells me she really enjoys it. She learned to do it on the internet.
Me: [Stares]
Mom: By the way, are you staying for dinner?
Me: [sigh] Probably. What are you having?
By the way, if any of you need a new pair of socks, just ask me.
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