I've had various comments over time as I've bounced around SL. And comparing my avatar to others, I seem short, skinny, flat and dark skinned. I have received comments saying I looked "black." I have received many comments saying I seemed boyish. Well, my only reply is that I tried, within the limits I found imposed by a very tight Linden budget and the other constraints put on me by the way Second Life renders and warps the avatars in it. I hoped to emulate and honor those lovely creatures of Thailand, but there is only so much I can do with the tools at hand.
Given that, I feel I have done credibly. I set out, on deciding not to have a male avatar, to create a look that was as close to the etherealy attractive transgenders often called "Kathoey." Thai "transvestites." But, since I am not overly familiar with Thai culture, I wanted to look a bit "mixed." To that end, over time, I have put together a look that I feel is very much "me." Below are pictures of my avatar, and some of Thai transgenders that inspired me. I hope you agree, I have managed a credible job given the constraints.
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