'Til The Day That I Die

 Inspiration comes and goes like ocean waves. Sometimes they magnificently crash ashore,

bursting into the air in a beautiful cascade of foamy drops, and other times,

the waves move too slowly to be even noticed or felt.

Last Night

Lori Novo: baby, do u think u'll stop loving me one day?

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): not till i die

Lori Novo: :)))))

Birds Of A Feather

- Billie Eilish -

Today was like one of those days when the water was standing still. No inspiration at all.

Not a clue what I could write about in this blog post. Maybe just the picture and a quote.

That was until I looked out my window and noticed a cute couple across the street in the park.

I liked the way the young man was holding the girl. Like protective and proud. As if letting the

world know, "She is my world, no one can hurt her." I smiled because that is the way my

Steppenwolf makes me feel when I am in his arms. I kept watching the couple as they talked while

looking into each other's eyes without letting go of the warmth of their embrace.

Suddenly, they started dancing!

It was beautiful to watch. It wasn't a simple dance, but a waltz, with graceful spins and dips, and

occasional kisses. They kept dancing while people walked by and children played. I am not sure if

they had some music playing or not, since I couldn't hear from where I was. But I am sure they didn't

care if they didn't. Really, who needs music when you can dance to the beats of two hearts in love? My

Steppenwolf and I do that often. So I know how she was feeling. She was feeling so loved, special, and

beautiful. I wanted to keep watching them in their beautiful moment, but really, I needed to respect the

beautiful moment that they were having. Still, their love in that moment gifted me a smile

that has lasted the whole day.

Thank For Reading!

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

Sintiklia - Hair Bitna ● [POUT!] Just Liners - Evo X ● rotten {sun kisses} moles (06) [evoX] Under Right Eye

KUNGLERS - Belen Earring ● Ricielli - Lise Vest / Khaki ● Ricielli - Lise Pants / Khaki

Christmas Always Finds Me

For My Mother

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!

What if Christmas, he thought, ...perhaps...means a little bit more!”

― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Christmas Always Finds Me

- Ingrid Andress -

Is it too late to celebrate Christmas?

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill,

to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”

― Calvin Coolidge

Hello Beautiful World!

Happy Wednesday to all. I've decided that it's never too late to celebrate my mother's favorite

time of the year, Christmas.

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”

― Hamilton Wright Mabie

Since my mother's passing back in April 2017, Christmas has become the hardest time of the year for me.

I go into deep depressions and anger. I truly become the Grinch during the holidays.

Many times I wished that I could just fall asleep during that time and wake up when everything Christmas-related

has been completely cleared out, and no sign of it is left behind.

It is crazy how my mind works, since my mother loved Christmas, and she seemed to always be the happiest

around that time of the year. But really, my mother was always the happiest person I knew,

kind-hearted and so full of love and joy for life that it was hard not to get contagious

by her beautiful soul.

Now, the happy memories of my mother so lovingly celebrating Christmas are bittersweet.

I smile and cry, and cry and smile, and sadly, crying beats the smiles because I know I can

never have her again in my life to celebrate Christmas together.

“Christmas ghosts visit

rearranging emotions

tears waltz among smiles”

― Susie Clevenger

My Steppenwolf tries to cheer me up every Christmas by decorating our home with

lights, poinsettias, and a Christmas tree, among other things. If he plays Christmas music, I mute it, and I learned to ignore all the holiday decor as if it were invisible to me. Every year, he tries to talk me

into opening my heart again to this beautiful holiday and letting the Christmas spirit in, unsuccessfully!

And unsuccessfully, he had been all these years until now. This past Christmas, my husband said something to me that I am sure he has said to me every year, but I had dismissed his words as he was saying them. This time I listened.

"Baby, honor your mother by celebrating Christmas, which she loved so much."

That's all he said, and his words were perfect and enough.

they gave me room to think and fill the rest once I let them into my heart.

They made me think that my mother is in every Christmas light and in every note and lyric of a Christmas song. She smiles through every happy smile on people's faces during the holidays.

My mother is the most alive during the holidays, and she has been waiting for me to continue to

celebrate all Christmases together. So I have decided that in my mother's memory, I will continue to honor her by celebrating Christmas with a heart full of joy and love, for her and the holiday.

Merry Christmas my Virita, my beautiful mother!

“Want to keep Christ in Christmas?

Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted,

care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.”

― Steve Maraboli

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

VCO ~ JANA Hair ● :: pm :: Vixen Outfit

Lana (lahaina.jonstone)

GREAT PROFILES

Die With A Smile

- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars -

Hello Beautiful World!

Welcome to another GREAT PROFILES blog post, which is well overdue. By this, I don't just mean how long

it has been since I last wrote in this category, but also that I had saved all the information and pictures

for this particular one since last month. Now, the long wait is well worth it since this particular profile is

really a very good one. We all love a good profile for sure, especially if it is completely packed with

funny, inspiring, and/or informative stuff. I remember many years ago when I read a profile that made me

laugh so much, even to this day. The profile belonged to a lady who was in the company of her partner.

In her First Life section, she talked about her connection with God. It truly described a very devoted

religious woman. Of course, I said "awwww" after reading all the holy words she had written in that

section. Then, I moved to her Picks, and I was in shock. Her first Pick was a warning to all women to

keep their eyes off her man...

"You F*uck off bit*hes!, this is MY man. STAY AWAY, and don't even look at him or I'll be fu*cking

pulling your eyes out. so F*CK OFF!"

Yes, this is more or less what she said, just not as bad as it was in her profile. Then on her next Pick, she

shared how, with God's light, she had rescued a little bird and was so thankful for that blessing.

Then again, on her third Pick she was back to the %&#$*@#% for all women, warning us to stay away

from her men. I guess she felt the need to keep reminding us, just in case we would forget that that man

belonged to her. LOL! :P And for the rest of her profile Picks she kept bouncing back and forth from the

holy hallelujahs to the F*uck off bit*hes! It was just so funny, I tell you. :P

But moving on...

Please meet Lana (lahaina.jonstone) 

"Independently wealthy, I travel to exotic places and enjoy the best of life....OH.......WAIT!

I mean in SL - I do all that stuff in SL.  ℒℴℒ"

"Enjoying SL: sailing, landscaping, decorating, photography, live concerts,

dancing and, of course, lengthy conversations on the dock until our typing skills diminish."

I met Lana back on December 4 during one of my visits to Tempura Island, and immediately loved her

profile, from beginning to end, when I checked it out.

"For me, SL is an intoxicating cocktail of serendipity,

illusion and karma, topped with a delicate measure of sharing, 

- too little, and no connection, - too much, and the illusion poofs.

★*♫.•.¸★⋰˚ ♡  ℓ∂ภ∂ :

In her profile, you will find so much great stuff that will seriously keep you entertained for a good while

like it did to me when I read it all.

"Happiness, is like the butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, 

If you will sit down quietly, it will land softly on your shoulder."

  

In her picks, Lana shares many great locations to visit, among other things. In one of those picks

she describes how one week in Second Life is for most of us, and I leave you with that.

Thank you so much Lana, for beautifying my blog with your presence and a HUGE hug going your way.

Have a good night, everyone, and sweet dreams.

Day 1: They meet, check profiles, exchange banter, possible cuddles. 

Day 2: One person gets brave, IM's the other. More banter and things heat up.  

Day 3: All hell breaks loose. Profile Picks  fill  with confessions of "empty life before you".

Day 4: Elaborate marriage/ collar ceremony, rings exchanged.

Day 5: He is now "Master/Snookie Bear" she wears "His Bitch" T-shirt.

Tender love expressed coupled with promises of "forever". 

            Day 6: New house furnished, pregnancy joyfully announced (nuff said 'bout that!)

Day 7: Jealousy, huge fight, messy breakup, Picks turn real nasty, and then,  - - - - - - -

Day 8: It all goes back to  Day 1. (see above).

★*♫.•.¸★⋰˚ ♡  ℓ∂ภ∂  

Over & Out

Lori Novo

♥

Credits On Me (First Picture)

DOUX - JLOW Hairstyle ● ISON - livia silk shirt - neutral ● TETRA - Cargo pants (Mustard)

[Onyx] My story Tattoo - Butterfly

I Hope You Dance

MONDAY MORNINGS

Hello Beautiful World and A Very Happy Monday To All!

I want to wish you all a new week full of magic and adventures. Full of sunshine, beautiful smiles, 

but most of all, much love! May kindness follow you wherever you go.

Let's start the week with this beautiful song, enjoy!

I Hope You Dance

- Lee Ann Womack - 

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder

You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger

May you never take one single breath for granted

God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance (dance)

I hope you dance (dance)

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance

Never settle for the path of least resistance

Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin'

Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin'

Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter

When you come close to sellin' out, reconsider

Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

 I hope you dance (time is a wheel in constant motion)

I hope you dance (always rolling us along)

I hope you dance (tell me who wants to look back on their years)

I hope you dance (and wonder where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance, I hope you dance (dance)

I hope you dance (time is a wheel in constant motion)

I hope you dance (always rolling us along)

I hope you dance (tell me who wants to look back on their years)

I hope you dance (and wonder where those years have gone)

Tell me who wants to look back on their years (dance)

And wonder where those years have gone (dance)

-Lyrics

Credits

TRUTH / FAGA Collective Luscious - Brunette ● ::C'est la vie !:: Sol Headband (#2) ● Blush From [Glam Affair] Reze Skin

[VIPERA] Jade Earrings ● #Cloe - Francis Dress - Nude (No Longer Available)

I Wont Be Afraid

Lori & Sunny

“I was never afraid of the dark and I spent my youth walking through empty playgrounds

at midnight, worried mothers telling girls to be careful and ”the world is an ugly place

and not everyone wants you well”. But I was not afraid and I wished for adrenaline

to make my veins pulsate in that way that puts them more on the outside of my skin than inside.

After the first night with you I never walked alone at night again because suddenly

I had something to lose. Something to save.”

― Charlotte Eriksson

Stand By Me

- Skyler Grey -

Hello Beautiful World!, and welcome once again to my little blog.

You have no idea how thankful I am to you for taking time from your wonderful and busy

days to come and pay me a visit. It is "time" that I appreciate the most in life, over anything else,

because "time" is priceless, and it is one of the best gifts one human can give to another,

especially to our loved ones.

In a world that is suffering from so much racism, prejudice, judgment, and violence, standing by/with

someone in need is the kindest thing we can do. No need for words, just hold the hand and listen, even

when words are not spoken, because sometimes hearts are better understood in silence.

To be in the company of another human when we are feeling lonely really helps. It doesn't matter

if it is a total stranger. Every human carries a light inside that adds to the world. Being in the presence

of another person can help alleviate the darkness of sadness and loneliness when both light, theirs and

ours, are combined. During my loneliness periods, I seek the company of others in places where I know

a crowd of people will be there, but really, it doesn't matter what place we go to if we know we will run

into other people. Where two or more gather, trust me, there is no place for complete loneliness.

And with that said, and as I was writing, an idea was born in my head for a new section in the blog.

I am not sure if it will work or not, but I'll give it a try. I'll be calling it Stand By Me, and that is

all I'll say for now. I am so excited! ♥

This is all for now my beautiful people.

But before I leave, I ask you to please keep my Pollito (my RL pet cat) in your prayers.

He's been sick for a few days now, and his veterinarian appointment is not until Thursday.

I won't say much about his condition for now because I'll start crying. :(

But I trust he will be ok. Take care everyone, and keep happy!

Much Love,

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

RAMA.SALON - Nikkie Hair ● [ LEPUNK ] Lou Eyeshadow ● Dahlia - Claire - Headpiece

[POM] Rozi Earrings ● (Yummy) Sweet Paws Charm Bracelet - Kitty

Outfit - (fd) Oversized Blazer - Plaid Grey

Don't Delete the Kisses

 PERSONAL UPDATE

Just stopping by to say, have a good night.

I leave you now with this beautiful song as I tuck you in.

Sweet dreams, everyone. ♥

Don't Delete the Kisses

-Wolf Alice-

Credits

[monso] Chaeng Hairstyle ● iNeed La Reina Earrings ● GIZ SEORN: 'Faye' Dress [Floral]

Baby It's You

For My Steppenwolf

"It's not the way you smiled that touched my heart

And it's not the way you kiss that tears me apart

Woah

Many, many, many nights go by

I sit alone at home and cry

Over you

What can I do?

Don't wan't nobody, nobody

Baby, its you

Baby, its you..."

Baby It's You

- Haley Reinhart-

What a beautiful Saturday I am having in my corner of the world, I tell you.

Woke up to a small cold front, which was so much needed. Come on, it is January, and nature

has been killing the thrill of those cozy winter days. My air conditioner has been running for months

now, and it really needs a break. Yes, cold winter days down in Texas are a thrill that we Texans look

forward to every winter season after having to deal with hot oven temperatures almost all year round.

Now, it is actually pretty windy to the point that I saw a car pass by, and then I noticed there was

no one inside driving it... oooooh. Ha, just kidding. The truth is, the wind is so strong that I notice a

bunch of my neighbors' yard stuff all over mine. I'll have to go out and see what I'll be keeping

and return the rest.

So I just checked my "brrrrrrr, it's so cold and windy" weather, and this is what I found;

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

64°F

18°C

Humidity35%

Wind SpeedN 25 G 36 mph

Barometer30.37 in (1028.2 mb)

Dewpoint36°F (2°C)

Visibility10.00 mi

Okay, okay, 64°F is not that cold, but after having to deal with temperatures over 100°F all year round,

I'll take the 64°F in a heartbeat and be happy and thankful for it. Beggars can't be choosers, right?

But where are my manners?

Hello Beautiful World!

Hope you all are having a beautiful Saturday, my favorite day of the week, and with November

being my favorite month. Now, the most perfect day for me would be a rainy Saturday, cold November day

in the arms of my Steppenwolf, watching a good movie on Netflix while drinking a delicious cup of hot

chocolate milk. But for that to happen, I'll have to wait for almost a year for November to return.

OMG, I can't wait, I am so excited!

And while speaking about favorite things, did I mention that Steppenwolf is my favorite person

in the whole wide world? Yes, that includes China, Paris, Spain, Mexico, the mountains and forests,

and every inch on the planet, etc. My Steppenwolf is the one and only, because "Baby, it's you, and it

has always been you and only you."

Thanks For Reading!

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

(NEW) KUNGLERS - Tassia Hand Jewel @ Cosmopolitan Event (Ends January 17 / Gallery)

(NEW) KUNGLERS - Tatum Necklace @ Fameshed Event ( Ends January 27 / Gallery)

Sintiklia - Hair Wenna ● Cuba Dress by Madame Noir

Kunglers In-World ● MarketPlace ● Blog ● Flickr Official ● Flickr Fan

Designer Ava Kungler ● My Kunglers Inventory ● My Kunglers' Blog Posts

Hell Of A Journey

“Butterflies are beautiful,

but the process of emerging from the chrysalis and spreading your wings can hurt like f*cking hell.

But still, you will survive the transformation (over and over again) and you will fly.

Remember this when it hurts the most.

This is the metamorphosis, the going down to liquid, and the rising again.

It’s no joke – but damn, it’s one hell of a journey.”

― Jeanette LeBlanc

Ummet Ozcan X Otyken Altay

My eyes can only see as far as I allow them.

It is fear that sets the limit to how far I can go, causing blindness to what lies ahead.

Fear of the unknown is what deprives me of experiencing and enjoying new and different gifts

that await me beyond the boundary line.

These precious gifts that are on the other side of my comfort zone are tools to help me improve my life.

But what if I get hurt in the process? 

That is the fear in me speaking again,

limiting me, stopping me, dominating me.

Fear is a disability that imprisons my soul to a non-growing state of mind.

How little I am for listening to the fear that lives inside my head, when I could be growing

and growing and roaming with the giants. Instead, I hide under their shadows.

So I break the chains in my head that connect me to my fears.

I set myself free and accept the challenge.

I will go as far as I have to go, enduring any pain that may come my way,

with my head held high and proud. Undefeated, strong, and brave.

And I will grow like a tall Buloke, with iron running through my veins.

I will be the fiercest storm,

And I will be the gentle butterfly emerging from the pain of transformation

like a queen, with a smile and ready to take over the world.

No more tears of pain or fear. Only tears to water the earth below my feet

to help the flower grow.

One day, I will arrive at the final destination triumphant and joyous.

Wearing scars and heartbreaks like medals of honor.

And I will be pronounced a survivor, and a brave warrior, but never a victim.

What a hell of a journey!

Thanks For Reading!

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

(NEW) - :: pm :: Sloane Coat -Folk Edition @ Anthem Event (Ends January 30 / Gallery)

VCO ~ SOONI Hair ● KUNGLERS - Boheme Earrings ● KUNGLERS - Chaya Necklace

Memories Made

Ummm... does my face look like a chubby roach?

Once again, I am starting to see Lori looking like a bug. I don't know why. [Gregorina Crescendo]

I have always had this problem with Lori's face, no matter what I do or how much I change it,

after a while, the bug resemblance comes afloat, and once again I feel like a roach or a bee, etc.

Anyway, let's move on...

Lil Darlin

ZZ Ward ft. The O'My's

Earlier today, I was remembering something my mother once said to me.

She said it was sad to see how people on the internet spent more time with the people they met there

instead of spending more time with their loved ones in real life. At the time, I really didn't

understand or truly give much importance to her words. You see, my mother was full of life, and there

wasn't an ounce of stillness in her soul. She always wanted to be out, enjoying life and making

everyday unforgetable. Every day, she would come up with some exciting things that we could do

together. For example, once she dragged me to a dance competition to see who could dance the longest.

Even though neither one of us won, she surely beat me by far. Another idea she came up with was to go

to a dollar store and buy as many flowers as we could and then visit the cemetery and leave a flower and

a prayer on every grave that seemed to be forgotten. That was my mother, full of life, with beautiful and

fun ideas. Now that she is gone, I miss our adventures together. My mother wasn't just the best mother,

but she was truly my best friend. I adored her and admired her and only wish I could live my life by her

example.

In the last years of her life, I found myself spending more time than I should have in Second Life

instead of giving my mother more time. I regret it so much, and the saddest part is that I can't go

back and fix the mistake. That time is lost forever.

I just hope that no one makes the same mistake I made. The people in our real lives are a priority.

They must come first, always! They deserve our time in full, with no rushes or limitations.

They are too valuable to be given scraps of our time and attention.

"Oh, please, please, please,

Quit dragging my heart through them coals,

Oh, please, please, please,

Stop trying to fix it 'cause, baby, it's broke,

When it's late at night and you call me,

Cause I've got another man fixing my blues,

You should never, never worry 'bout nothing, baby,

'Cause I'll never love someone new the way I love you..."

Beautiful lyrics from today's song Lil Darlin by ZZ Ward.

But I think it should be...

"Oh, please, please, please,

Quit looking at my face cause I look like a roach,

Oh, please, please, please..."

Anyways, TGIF everyone. Get ready for this weekend's specials, and don't forget to check

for earned credit at your favorite stores that you can use towards this weekend's purchases like

TRUTH among many others. Have fun everyone!

Over & Out

Lori Novo

♥

ON SALE THIS WEEKEND

Kheops  /\ - ALUNA - Dress - Camel

Kheops  /\- ALUNA - JACKET - Chocolate

Kheops  /\ - ALUNA - BOOTS - Brown

Other Credits

VCO ~ ARINA Hair ● VOBE - Bilion Earrings Gold

Maybe I'm Crazy, Probably

Lori Novo: omg baby, do you think I'm crazy?

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): yeah, just a little

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): muazzz

Lori Novo: :P

Crazy 

-Gnarls Barkley - (Cover) by Daniela Andrade-

"Come on now, who do you, who do you

Who do you, who do you think you are?

Ha-ha-ha, bless your soul

You really think you're in control

Well, I think you're crazy

I think you're crazy

I think you're crazy

Just like me..."

Hello Beautiful World, and a very Happy New Year!

May the new year bring peace to the world, and may humanity be showered with much love, 

happiness, and good health.

Any New Year's resolutions? None for me, thank you!

What's the point, really? I always fail to follow them after a few weeks into the year, 

and then I feel like a total loser. Instead, I'll just make momentous ones when I feel like it for a day.

They don't have to be big ones necessarily. As long as it is something that helps make my day happier,

more peaceful, or healthier, then I am down for that. No stress, just chill sailing into the new year.

So my sweet husband Steppenwolf thinks I am a bit crazy. Silly man, of course I am crazy...

crazy in love with him! But then again, I would rather be crazy than boring. Keep my mam

on his feet, always wondering what I'll do next, and then, BAM!, hit him with a crazy move

and scare the hell out of him while I laugh hysterically. But he loves it even though I almost

give him heart attacks every time. 

"Yu fascinate me.

Yu have such highs and lows

like a big roller coaster.

Yu make me soar and crash

but I hate boring bus rides,

gimme a Ferrari any day

or a monster roller coaster

and thrill me to death." - Steppenwolf Crescendo

YES, those are his own words that he said to me many years ago, mhm.

But crazy or not, I adore that man with a passion.

He still gives me butterflies after all these years together. And I keep wondering,

how did I get so lucky?

Thanks For Reading!

-Lori Novo

♥

Credits

Stealthic - Dawn Hairstyle (Browns) ● darkmoon . Eve Liner ● KUNGLERS - Sonja Earrings

KUNGLERS - Sula Rings ● Giz Seorn - Charlize Dress