I love smileys and emoticons they are so bright and happy and cheer you up when you are down. I love to use them on websites and instant messengers. I would love to know how to write new smileys or emoticons. I love to create avatars also. It reminds me of the days of paper dolls that you dressed in different outfits. I think playing in a virtual world with avatars and made up scenarios is a great way to escape everyday stresses. If we all acted more like happy smileys or happy emoticons the world would be a happier place.