Got bit by the Money Bug?

Got bitten by the 'money bug'? You know, that little tyke that you never really see but know it's there once you feel an itch to make more money .. or simply just to make money period.

Maxine, being the budding entrepreneur/philanthropist in SL had finally decided to partner with another avatar (female of all things!) and go into a development and management conceptual project.

Not at all a real estate mogul but perhaps one that likes to dabble in land ownership, Maxine has finally started to realize that there may really be money to be made while exploring the vast avenues of synchronous connections in SL. With that said, enter Ysabel Isabella. An assertive and very focused personality that has joined the ranks of 'amateur builders' in SL.

In just over a week Digital Femme Properties & Management Inc. will have completed (deadline is Dec 1, 2006) their first project, The EMERALD TOWERS: Phase I, in the Isla Bonita region. What was 10 stories of spacious CONDO/Offices has just been turned into 5 stories of moderately sized CONDO/Office units, ready to lease by Dec 1, 2006. That's in 2 days! Will they do it?!

"We mean what we say and therefore the building will be completed by Dec. 1. Meaning, it will be liveable. Three businesses and one residential space has already been leased and we are dedicated to making sure that our residents get settled in quickly and smoothly." Ysabel Isabella, the land developer and head of construction and design boldly spewed out their intention. Thank you Ysabel.

Where is Maxine?
"Ah, Maxine is doing what Maxine does best. She divides her time with helping out Newbies, giving extra money to them to help them get settled in their SL, as well as scouting around for more land opportunities."

So she leaves you to do all the work, so to speak?
(laughs) "Actually, we keep close tabs on one another. We have to. Much of what I do needs her input and vice versa. Without the other Digital Femme Properties would not run the way it does."

Do you two work together in RL?
"On and off, yes. We've known each other for a long time so we know how the other thinks and functions. Finally we are collaborating on something that we are both passionate about."

I see. Passionate eh?
(smiling much) "Yes. Very. She loves the business side of things. And I love the technical side of things. A perfect match perhaps .. well, I hope so. No. It is a good partnership."

What are your plans for the next project?
"I'm not really going to say. Phase II of the EMERALD TOWERS is in the works. And there are two other big projects in their planning stages. We hope to be in full swing by January 2007."

Seems to me you two are really busy. So, are you going to talk about this P.U.U.C?"
"Oh my gosh! Who told you that?"
*I smile*
"Yes. We are very excited about it. Actually that is one of the projects that we hope to get underway in January."

What does P.U.U.C stand for? I hear it is a metaphor or something .. on the word, umm pussy?
(laughing loudly) "That's right. Pussy! Maxine and I have always hated that word. But we could not escape the fact that it is a word so commonly used when referring to women. We hate to hate, and more so, since the word pussy is really just 5 letters arranged in such a way to make one pronounce it the way they do. Pussy is just a word. Why put any emotional attachment to it."

Hmm, I see what you mean. But what does it really stand for?"
"Pussy. P.U.U.C. Progressive Ultra Urban Chicas."

That's interesting. But what is it. Please elaborate?
"The Progressive Ultra Urban Chicas is an organization that is really tied in with Digital Femme Properties. This organization will provide a platform in SL for the encouragement, support and resources for women entrepreneurs, artists, humanitarian's and anyone really .. where they will be given the opportunity to network with their peers all in unified SIMS. It is not a male bashing commmunity. On the contrary. I feel that the P.U.U.C. will be a vital movement in the social and economical advancements here in SL. Okay, that is all I am going to say."

Are there many members?
"Yes and no. There are many potential members. Right now enrollment is only by invitation. We are seeking like minded, strong, creative, assertive and empowered female avatars to help pioneer this movement. Okay, you made me say too much."

I'm sorry, but I really am interested in this. But I will let you go. Good Luck."
"Thanks."