Homecoming

In the autumn of 2014, I exited Second Life rather abruptly. I had decided that my real life was never going to get any better as long as I was distracted by everything happening inworld, so I made a commitment to myself to focus exclusively on improving my situation. Were I a more moderate person I could have balanced my pursuits in both real life and Second Life and manage to not abandon good friends and loved ones, but I knew it was going to be all or nothing.

So here I am today, almost exactly five years later (oddly enough), back in New Babbage. I have to admit to having some anxiety over how I would be received, but I've been relieved by the warmth and fondness old friends have extended. They could not be blamed if they approach me with skepticism, but if that is there it isn't showing. The welcome home I've experienced has been reassuring, and I'm so glad to be back.

Now I've set about the business of re-orienting myself to SL in general and New Babbage in particular. The city has always been ever-changing, but there is enough the same that it feels comforting. The Brunel is still there, although it has experienced what appears to be yet another face-lift. The cozy little corner of Academy of Industry by Ruthorford Square is still has tranquil as ever, the trolley terminus being the only hint of the urban landscape beyond. And most of all, I was pleased to see that The Gangplank is still standing, itself having been the recipient of a complete overhaul. I have Mr. Lighthouse to thank for his stewardship of one of the oldest pubs in New Babbage.

It is good to be home.