The Virtual Life of a Network Weaver” is Not a Game
Pausing for a moment to reflect on “The Virtual Life of a Network Weaver” and the reality that it is Not a game! You are invited to explore the immersive, global world of “The Virtual Network Weaver” for Cherry Consulting Network (Social Media and 3D Virtual Worlds) and Cherry Network Centre. Since 2006, the virtual-based and real life task has been to acquire the knowledge, techniques and skills essential to understanding and integrating the fascinating technology of 3D immersive virtual worlds generated with OpenSimulator and Second Life.
As a Virtual Network Weaver, I have met and worked with numerous awesome colleagues within TechSoup Global‘s Nonprofit Commons in Second Life; Kitely; JokaydiaGRID; and Osgrid for their encouragement, collaborative support and friendships. Even though it has been nine years since my first virtual exploration, I am still excited about my vision for the seamless integration of real life and virtual life aka “Real to Virtual; Virtual to Real“. This vision is one of several elements that energizes me to keep pressing Forward in 2015 and beyond.
Over the years, several “Real to Virtual; Virtual to Real” projects have been created and managed by the real life and virtual-based consultant and network weaver, Sally S. Cherry, BS, MT(ASCP) dba Cherry Consulting Network. These immersive virtual projects were constructed with the in-world work of the 3D avatar “consultants” listed below.
Sally Cherry – Kitely Resident/Business Owner
Projects: CHARE Village; STI Training Lab; CheriNet Virtual HQ; Cherry Network Centre; Vana Harbor Bazaar; Sally’s Studio; Paradise Delight II (Christian Retreat); CHeTARE Training Center; Kitely Market Store: SarVonne Creations Etc; HG Transport Park; CHeTARE Conference Center
SarVana Cherry – JokaydiaGRID Resident/Content Creator
Projects: CherNetiva – Welcome Center; CHARE Center II; Ms. BugLady’s Lab Training & Career Center; Gallery; CHARE Cottage; The Lodge and Beach; Residence/Studio
SarVana Haalan – Second Life Resident/Virtual Explorer
Projects were moved to OpenSimulator grids in 2011:
SarVana Business Centre; CHARE Center; Villa Chapel; Ms. BugLady’s STI Training Lab; SarVana Resort Villa and Spa
SarVana – Metaplace Resident/Builder
Projects were moved to Second Life in 2010:
Projects: Ms BugLady’s Lab; Sarvana’s Resource/Training Center; Quiet Place; Sarvana’s Shopper; Paradise Delight I; Dorcas’ World; Bookhomie’s Hideaway; Zipporah’s Coffeehouse (Christian Retreat); Exam Room; Residence