Regarding Misty's post above (that I apparently failed to quote ;-)
First of all, I think Misty is a fine name. It's pretty, and very unique now (it was almost the top name back in the 20's and 30's).
As for second life (2L), I do get 2L's lure. A chance to be online in body perhaps different from how you are in first life (1L) or how you want to be. Not to mention people interacting w/you, most likely, as your preferred gender. It's a way to express oneself. I've dabbled a bit with it, and really enjoyed the free shopping on Noob island.