Author of an upcoming book on virtual relationships (LoveLikeDimSum)

Master scripter, master builder, designer of mermaid tails and other fashions and accessories (Mer Betta™) and miscellany (Ms.O.Lei-ny™ and Ancient Visions™), stereoscopy photographer, multi-blogger, micro-entrepreneur, artist (Morphing Portraits by Opal Lei), game creator, roleplayer, friend, lover.

Stylist and runway model for MODA Fashion Spotlight. Contract instructor for the MODA School of Fashion.

Founder of Open Source Merfolk Language Project (on hold).

Former fundraising strategist and manager for the International Spaceflight Museum.

Associated alts:
* HiHo Silvera - for modeling as a male and for permission/script testing purposes
* Treasure Box - for interactions with RL businesses and other activities

Bots:
* MerBetta Nymphea
* MerBetta Resident
* LoveLikeDimSum Resident
* HeartGravel Resident

NOTE: Opal is my first and primary account. I do not use alts to deceive people; I use alts to preserve my privacy and other purposes, because I work AND play in SL.