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.
5 comments:
LOL Tymmerie, your mum is hilarious!
I love when you and your mom have your little talks honey! However, I am not sure if I am glad or sad that she didn't want to know more about me. It is good you didn't elaborate on how much money I have actually made in any of my SL "careers". Someday I would love to meet your parents. But I guess inviting your parents over to your place in RL to meet your virtual husband might be a little awkward. Still, you could set the monitor up at the dinner table. I could then have virtual representations of what food you are having in RL. We'll do voice to save on confusion as to who is speaking if only you were typing. Oh, but then they would hear that the RL me is a 90 year old woman from New England. I am sure you could make them understand it is our love that is important and not our RL shells. And besides if you're mom wants grandkids, I have lots! :-P
I love your mother so much. Can she be mine too? LOL!! I tried to tell my mom about Second Life and all I got was "Oh, that's nice. Did you see Anthony Bourdain last night? He's such a good looking man."
Thanks, Sharine!
I think our love will overcome my parents' shock over your being...a New Englander, Jerremy. (or is that Jenny?? hmmm??)
ALicia - Now I love her, but some days, I would happily ship her to you. So, yes.
Hey - I am serious about the socks, too!
I told my mother, my uncle, my brother & his wife about SL. They watched that TV series with the SL related RL murder story a little over a year ago. I heard from my mother "they obviously left things out (too simplistic)", my uncles "it's not for me, but great to see what your hobby is like" and not a peep out of my brother & sister-in-law. Mom mentions it occasionally. She knew I played Diablo II, Lord of Destruction, so this is just a game switch to her.
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