The Garden

In The Garden

CREDITS:
Dress ~ Smooth Dress (GROUP GIFT * No Fee To Join)LinealRise Designs
(Include Booties)
Skin ~ Daniela SunKissed (FREE on MM *NEW)WoW
Hair ~ Sayaka3 ~ Diva
Eyes ~ Moroccan Night (m) Bright ~ Poetic Colors
Earrings ~ Felin Parvant (Swag Bag) ~ SnowPaws
Pose ~ [sms]
Location ~ Fields Avenue
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo



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♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥


~ The Daylights ~

"I’ve been searching for a couple of words
That can grow wings and fly like birds
Of course I know it sounds absurd
But when you’re in love all the lines get blurred"

In The Garden


++**✰**'•.¸(*•.¸¸.•*´)¸.•*'*✰**++

❤❤❤ ☑ Cherished ☑ Joyful ☑ Loved ❤❤❤

'*•.¸¸.•*´ 

Did you know that when you smile my world becomes brighter.
Did you know...

Never stop smiling!


Forever Yours
~ Lori Novo ~

Farm Girl




"I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should"

LOVE ☮ PEACE
My Peoples
Forever Yours
~ Lori Novo ~


CREDITS:
Outfit ~ Ag4 Megan (FREE) ~ ArisAris 
(Includes Long Socks)
Hair ~ Mayumi3 ~ Diva
Skin ~ Amberly * Jamaica 02 Rev ~ Glam Affair
Eyes ~ moroccan night (m) Bright ~ Poetic Colors
Bracelet ~ moroccan Bracelet ~ ASO!
Nails ~ Heaven's Treasures ~ SDesign's
 Shoes ~ White/Grey Sneakers ~ Loordes Of London
Daisy/Mouth ~ Daisies Attachments ~ Izzie's
Pose ~ Co*Motion
Location ~ Annwn Willows
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

Communications Meme

BeFunky
Photo by Lori Novo

Here is yet another great meme from Strawberry Singh that I couldn't let pass by.

  1. Who did you speak to last inworld today? Steppenwolf Crescendo. He IMed me to give me great news that he set an appointment to have my portrait done by a well-known Second Life/real life artist. 
  2. Who has taught you most about SL? Ocean (Oceanis)
  3. Who do you turn to for help? Juvie (Juve Wheelwright), Valkira Fox, Aedo Destiny, Steppenwolf Crescendo, but most of all Ocean ... love you guys  
  4. Who is the most entertaining person on your friend list? Juve Wheelwright, he is my darling and diva friend, never a dull moment around him.
  5. Do you speak to your SL friends outside of SL? Only to Ocean.
  6. Are you part of a community or family inworld? I do belong to the Tai Chi Family, a Unfortunately, I  haven't been active with the group lately.
  7. Are you usually around a lot of people or do you spend most of your time alone inworld? I spend probably 90% of my time in Second Life alone. I enjoying my solitude so I try to avoid crowds if possible. Please don't get me wrong, I love people but I am at a point where I need some time to be alone. I do go through this phase once in a while. Usually when this happens, my list of friends go down and only those that know me well and understand me remain.

My Three Blackest Days In Second Life

Featuring
ETERNITY by Nina de Gabriel

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has this stunning new long leather dress that I fell in love with as soon as my good friend Nina 
sent it to me. Even Ocean was in awe when I tried it on ;)

DESCRIPTION
Black Leather mesh dress, with a sexy deep opening in the back,
stitches on both sides, giving a sensual primal look.
The dress comes in five sizes to fit most average shapes and sizes. 

CREDITS
Hair ~ URU697 * Black ~ booN
Skin ~ Elle Dark Sk 18 ~ Belleza
Earrings & Face Jewelry ~ Haute Punk Gold (SwagBag) ~ Violator
Eyes ~ Kaleido * Metal (Small) ~ IKON
Nails ~ Prince Nails * Natural ~ Adoness
Location ~ Lovely'S Photo Studio
Poses ~ Del May
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

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These Are My Three Blackest Days In Second Life

I already shared with you My Biggest Mistake, and now I would like to share some of the worst days
I ever had in Second Life. These were so difficult or painful. These were the days that I either felt very
scared, lonely, or betrayed. These were the days I was a step away from leaving SL and never returning.
My faith and trust in people were broken and on some occasions, especially on my "#1", 
I faced evil right in the eyes.

Now I am glad I remained strong. 
What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger!
I have listed my blackest days according to how difficult each one was.


#3 - At the beginning of my SL experience, I only purchased Lindens once a month, in a big chunk.
I would save up the whole month to get them so when the day would arrive, I was always so excited,
so were also some of my friends since I always liked sharing my small linden fortune with them.
The purchasing day arrived and soon after I purchased them I logged out since it was already very
late at night. The next morning when I woke up and was getting prepared to start calling some of my
friends to go shopping I realized that my L$ amount was at zero. I thought that maybe relogging would
fix the problem, but after many attempts, the balance remained at zero. I then went to check my
Transaction History and there it was. All my Lindens for the month had gone to some stranger girl
as a "gift". I reported the incident to Linden Labs but nothing was ever resolved. So needless to say,
I was completely broke for that whole month.


#2 - This black day I blame it on Linden Labs. :P
It was a day like any other; I was ready to log into SL, but discovered that I couldn't. I tried everything
and everything failed. Lori Novo couldn't log in with any viewer. At first, I thought that maybe my
account had been stolen but that wasn't the case. I had to create a new account in order to continue with
my work on the blog. It took over a month to finally be able to log Lori Novo back into SL.


#1 - My worst day has to be when I discovered that a copy of my shape had been stolen. 
My shape was exclusively created for only me.
How did I discover this? Easily, one of the girls that it was given to IMed me and said 
"Check out my profile photos, do you recognize anyone there?"
And yes I did, my face was all over her profile. Soon after she IM's me once again to let me know 
that a copy of "Lori's Shape" had been stolen by a friend I gave access to my account a couple 
of times so he could help me with something. then he shared it among a group of friends to then
sell it just to anyone interested in it. 

~~

These are the days of my life, the blackest days that is. 
But for every dark day, there are hundredths that make everything worth my while in Second Life. 
And I wouldn't trade who I am, what I have, and where I am at this point with anyone.

I truly believe that what we do in life will return to us multiplied by three.
So please choose your actions carefully.

Forever Yours,
Lori Novo

In Love With A Fantasy

Featuring
INDYRA ORIGINALS


After a long time, finally, I took a little break from my busy schedule and spent some time 
with my Juvie. He is my BFF and diva. I had missed him so much so yesterday when he IM'ed me
to say hi, I immediately sent him a TP to my location. It is amazing what a wonderful 
friend Juvie truly is. He is so supportive of everything I do. I know I can always count on him for
anything, and I really mean anything.

A while back, Juvie and I had a very interesting conversation...

Juve Wheelwright: well he is really fat in RL lol
Juve Wheelwright: wtf sorry, but I am gay lol
Juve Wheelwright: but I am in love with his SL avi hahaha
Lori Novo: lol Juvie
Juve Wheelwright: well, I am always honest lmao
Lori Novo: that is the magic of SL
Juve Wheelwright: yes, and sometimes you have to forget the RL photos you have seen
Juve Wheelwright: hahahaha
Juve Wheelwright: wtf I am a sh*t head
Lori Novo: hahaha
Juve Wheelwright: sometimes I hate my honesty lol
Lori Novo: hahaha juvie

*Have permission from my Juvie to use this chat*


Do we really fall in love with a fantasy when we fall in love in Second Life?
I would have to say yes and no.
Second Life is a game (but not just a game) and everything in it is a fantasy 
including how our Avatars look (except the people/players). 
However, if we look beyond a pixel's appearance, 
the emotions can be as real and strong as in real life. 

SL is another part of life for me, a very important part that helps my first life. 
It is like an extension of my real life.
Sometimes, I feel that SL is a great vacation that I can take every day from my real life.
The people I see, the friendships I make, the emotions 
I feel when someone makes me happy or breaks my heart, 
and the love I feel for my friends is as real as the beating of my heart.
There are no "fakes", no pretends, or acting. The feelings are 100% genuine.

We must look beyond appearances because not everything that shines is gold. 
Fantasy can be good, but reality is much better. It is ok to spice up our real life with the fantasy
that we find in SL and turn that into a reality, that is what I do.


When I say "I love you", I am speaking to the person behind that beautiful Avi. 
And I thank this fantasy world for that.

Forever Yours,
~ Lori Novo ~ 


INDYRA ORIGINALS'
The NEW
GAIA COLLECTION
Pants & Top Outfit


ALL COLORS 
ButterScotch ~ Blush ~ Linen ~ Jade ~  Dusk ~ Violet ~ Coral
~ Include Necklaces and Earrings ~
~ Lola's Tango Compatible ~


CREDITS
Skin ~ Charlotte * Pink - Honey (NEW) ~ Hush
Eye MakeUp ~ addon black ~ N/A
Hair ~ Francesca * Night ~ Truth
Eyes ~ SunRise * Light Blue (Small) ~ IKON
Lashes ~ 20 DiamondDust ~ RedGrave
Hat ~ Jasmine Capelline ~ PurpleMoon
Pink Ring ~ LW Mercy Ring Gld/Pk ~ Chop Zuey
Bracelets ~ Part Of The Frida * Cream Outfit ~ Utopia
Belly Ring ~ Honey Bee ~ WTG
Nails ~ Heaven's Treasures ~ SDesigns
Shoes ~ Heart Delight Pink ~ Shoenique Designs
Pose One ~ [ca.co]
Photo Three &  Four ~ aDORKable
Pose Five ~ [ca.co]
Location ~ Zigana
WL Settings ~ AnaLutetia - STUDIO 2
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

Free Avatar Warehouse


I would like to thank SabaEve for the LandMark to
FREE AVATAR WAREHOUSE
where you can get tons of free Avatars once you join the group (FREE).

I took a few photos (below) of the many Avatars that you can get via Lucky Letter. All the following text comes from the FAW INFORMATION NoteCard.

Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in The Free Avatar Warehouse.

==== MISSION ====
The mission of the Free Avatar Warehouse is to provide new SL subscribers and our members (over 1800 as of April 2013) with the opportunity to socialize and interact with other like minded individuals within Second Life by introducing them to products, services, and events related to their preferred Virtual Role Playing Lifestyles.

==== GROUP MEMBERSHIP ====
Anthropomorphism Therianthropy
https://my.secondlife.com/groups/d5c26e6b-0477-f611-bfd8-4d2c1a93c87d

Our members have the opportunity to acquire over 220 free Anthropomorphic avatars (furry and non- furry alike) via our Lucky Letter Boards and other interactive prized delivery apparatus. There are also fashions, skins, shapes, animations, and accessories to be won too!

!!!! To access the Lucky Letter Boards and other interactive elements, our group tag must be active!!!!!

You will also find Donation Vendors, some of which group members can purchase items at a discount if they don't feel like waiting for the Letter to appear. Member discount vendors will have two amount options when purchasing an item, group members should select the lower discount price but are welcome to purchase for the higher amount too.

All donations are appreciated.

Please Note: All proceeds go to maintaining the warehouse costs and acquiring additional inventory for members.

FaceBook: www.facebook.com/FreeAvatarWarehouse
Blog: http://freefurrywarehouse.wordpress.com/

Enjoy Your Visit!
Sincerely,
Farthington Whetmore

***REST OF NC INFO ON READ MORE***





Double Celebration


Today was a double celebration for me. Two significant events that couldn't go unnoticed.

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I celebrated my 1000 Days in Second Life 
and the fifth anniversary of my beautiful Japan, Tempura Island.



May it be an evening star 
Shines down upon you 
May it be when darkness falls 
Your heart will be true...


Welcome to
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Sim Description
Explore the forest, wander through the temple, and meditate amidst the Japanese motif 
of TempuraIsland. Romance, Healing, Relax, beautiful forest, beautiful flower gardens, 
ballroom, and castle."




My heart resides in Tempura Island, making it my second, Second Life home.
I started visiting Tempura over two years ago, and it only took that first step in that magical land, to
steal my heart and make me return every single day since then.

I remember very well the first time when my eyes sat on this beautiful land when my friend Catero
Revolution took me there for some meditation. I was maybe a week old and when I saw the beauty of
this place I was speechless and kept thinking how something so beautiful could have been created
in a virtual world.

After a few minutes of meditation, Catero asked me if I wanted to dance which I immediately accepted.
I remember very well walking up those grand steps that led to the ballroom and feeling so overwhelmed
by how majestic everything was around me. At that time I was still very clumsy in my walk that I fell
into the water as I was walking up the stairs. I asked Catero to send me a TP and he said no. He said,
that I had to find a way to get back up and that he would wait for me. I probably had already fallen over
twenty times but didn't want to give up when Catero feeling a bit frustrated said that he only had ten
minutes left before he had to leave and that I had to hurry. I continued trying until finally, I reached
Catero's side. We went into the ballroom and said to me...

"I knew you could do it, now let's dance as long as you want to."
So we danced for hours.

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MAY IT BE is the song I remember Tempura by since my first days. The first time I heard this song,
it touched me so deeply that tears started rolling down my cheeks. After that first time, 
the tears never failed to find their way out of my eyes every time this song was played.


I have been to Tempura maybe a couple of times and just for a few minutes in the past two months ...
can't really remember. I miss it since it was the place I would go to find peace and to meet people. For
me, Tempura is a heaven, a place for love and peace. A place of respect and acceptance. 

These are a few articles I have written about this beautiful place.

In Tempura I have found the sweetest love and the greatest friendships I could have asked for. This
beautiful place has given me so many happy moments. So many smiles and laughter. So many
memories that will continue to live deep inside my heart even after I am gone.

SOUL and HUSH

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Hiya friends. Wishing for you a fabulous Saturday 

Speaking of fabulous,
SOUL
has just released another great complete outfit 
NANNY"2
that includes:
~ Mesh Corset
(Lolas Tango Appliers Huds)
~ Mesh Mini Skirt
~ Mesh Ankle Boots

L$60
SOUL and HUSH

It is available in six different colors
Sky Blue  Flowers  Stripes  Chevron  Sweet Red  Sequins
SOUL and HUSH

Another great new release that is still sizziling hot is the new line of
CHARLOTTE SKIN
from
HUSH
Blue   Grape   Pink  Sage

Each Skin Includes; 
~ 6 Skin Tones 
(Sugar ~ Vanilla ~ Cream ~ Honey ~ Cocoa ~ Caramel)
~ 3 Brow Options
(MB) Medium Brown ~ (LB) Light Brown ~ (DB) Dark Brown
~ Cleavage and (NC) No Cleavage
~ Modifyable Shape
SOUL and HUSH

See you later today my loves. Working on a great Exploring Second Life post for you. 
But for now let me leave you with these great quote that I saw in my good friend and designer Nina (iiodinii) profile from
ETERNITY...

 "A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed."


Forever Yours
~ Lori Novo ~
 

CREDITS:
Outfit ~ Nanny"2 * Sky Blue (NEW) ~ SOUL
Skin ~ Charlotte Skin * Blue (NEW) ~ HUSH
Hair ~ Larissa * Night ~ Truth 
Eyes ~ Sunrise * Light Blue (Small) ~ IKON
Jewelry ~ The Owl ~ Phoebe
Ring ~ BTR Platinum ~ RYCA
Nails ~ Berry Blue ~ Bamboo
Poses ~ Di's Opera Poses
Location ~ :nostos:deer: & *Little Hopper*
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo


♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

GODDESS


I AM GODDESS!

Shower me with love and attention, shower me with respect and appreciation for what I am... 
a woman with a much higher value than you could ever imagine. I was born to be treated like a queen...
as a goddess... as the most wonderful woman you could ever meet.

Don't you dare see me as an object, as your property, or as your entertainment. 
Don't dare to think that I could be just another one in a bunch. I am too good for that. I want and deserve
to be the ONLY one. I deserve to be the only one that roams in your dreams. The ONLY one that makes
your heart beat faster. The ONLY one that keeps you warm at night.


I wasn't born or created to be used or abused by you. I won't be submissive to anyone nor do I want to
be dominant. I don't intend to be above you nor do I belong under you. My righteous place is by your
side as your equal. 

I was born to be loved and not to be labeled as anyone's property. Don't insult my value and intelligence
by thinking you can own me. Instead, place a crown on my head and treat me for what I am..... 
a WOMAN... your queen and goddess. A wonderful creation of God.


We are women of value. Beauty in all its mighty that can't be own. 
We draw the line between what is acceptable and what is not.
And if someone dares to cross it, we have the power to say STOP!

Shower us with love and attention, shower us with respect and appreciation for what we are...
your goddesses!

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COUTURE BOULEVARD
has tons of gifts waiting for you and there is no need to join any groups. 
Over 20 gifts from some of my favorite Second Life designers. 

Vero Modero, Cristal's Creations, Paris Metro, Elysium, Haute, Chop Zuey, House of Rfyre, Two Sisters Treasures, Lindy Couture, Indyra Originals, Bliss Couture, Jador, CountDown, Agnes Finney, MEB, Kastle Rock, Atelier La Bubu, B! Fashion, alafolie, A&A Hair, SF Design... and more!

You will find, clothing, hair, jewelry, footwear, and much, much more.

This is
Maya Silk Gown - Earthen
(Also Includes: Belt, Anklets, Bracelets, Coin Circlet )
from
KASTLE ROCK COUTURE
and it's just one of the many gifts I picked up yesterday ;)


CREDITS
Hair~ Kasia * Night ~ Truth
Skin ~ Beach ~ MyDear Skin
Eyes ~ moroccan night (m) Bright ~ Poetic Colors
Location & Poses ~ Lovely's Photo Studio
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

Goodbye Wednesday

Absence of fear

There it goooooes... bye 
SECRET WEDNESDAY 
see you next week ;)

JASMAIRA
Shorts and Jacket (Summer 13)
from
LIV-Glam
was my choice for this week.
You can still get this great outfit for the low price of L$49.
Absence of fear

Oh "PUMP DOTS"...  how I love my new heels 
•4 colours changing with HUD 

•copy ONLY 

• NO mod NO transfer

They come from


~ Jewel ~

CREDITS:
Hair ~ Kendall * Night ~ Truth
Skin ~ Melissa SK 5 ~ Belleza
Necklace ~ Heart Platinum ~ RCYA Jewelry
Earrings ~ Ice Heart Platinum ~ RCYA Jewelry
Eyes ~ moroccan night (m) Bright ~ Poetic Colors
Nails ~ Heaven's Treasures ~ SDesign's
Poses ~ aDORKable
Location ~ France Detente
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥

Absence of fear

Now I leave you with these beautiful words from Mother Teresa...

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."


Never stop smiling and spreading the love wherever you may go.
Forever yours,
~ Lori Novo ~

Ojos Asi

My Writings,ZoRRo WaYo (zorro5),Songs / Spanish,Jess (jessicte),*GLAM AFFAIR,Valkiria Fox,*FIFTY5 THURSDAY,Rosie (rosinta),Adeen Moonites,Kisso (Kissoflife.Dannitza),*PURPLEMOON CREATIONS,


Valkira Fox, or Valki as I like calling her even though everyone calls her Val, is one of my dearest
friends in Second Life. I met her months ago through a mutual friend and even though at first 
she was a bit shy with me, but little by little we started becoming closer and closer to the 
point of becoming sisters. I have lost a few SL sisters along the way, but there are those that the
sisterhood continues growing strong.

Kisso (Kissoflife.Dannitza) was the very first sister I made almost two years ago. Our
friendship/sisterhood continues as strong and special as in the beginning. Later, Rosie (rosinta) came
along and with her beautiful personality stole my heart away and became my next sister. Rosie is from
Russia but we didn't let the language barriers stop us from developing what I consider one of the most
special friendships I have. Later, I met Adeen (Adeen Moonites) and Jess (jessicte) who also became
part of my SL family.

Valki, is the baby of all of them since she is the one that came last. But our relationship has grown so
much in such a short time that it seems we've known each other forever.

So there you have it, my five beautiful sisters. Women that I admire and respect. I do have one brother
who I adore, Zorro Wayo (zorro5). Zorro is an extraordinary man who has promised to be my SL
brother foreverrrrr.... :)))


I know that many people are not interested in making a family in SL. And to be honest with you, 
I didn't either. Actually, the idea never crossed my mind. But these ladies came and touched my heart 
in such a special way that "best friend" was not enough anymore. Some people even create a complete
family with a mother, father, grandparents, cousins, and so on. How beautiful is that? 
A family that is born out of friendship keeps a group of people from different parts of the world 
united by such a special bond.

One thing though that I learned was that not every person we meet and love qualifies for such a special
place in our hearts. Some are meant to be friends, even great friends but only very few can take that
special title of family!


This week's FIFTY5 THURSDAY comes with so many great designs for us.
It is a good thing that I have invited my best friend and Second Life sister, Valkira Fox 
to help me every Thursday bring to you an example of what our great designers have to offer for 
the low price of L$55. These sales start at 7am SLT on Thursdays and most designers keep 
the sale longer than just one day.

Valki selected this beautiful 
MALENA DRESS
in pink from 
as her pick for this week.

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Other Credits
Skin ~ Leah Light 03 D ~ Glam Affair
Hair ~ Minx: Autumn ~ Exile
Shoes ~ Nadine: Blush ~ CHoOoZ 
Bracelet ~ Pink swirl moonbeam ~ Cas Accessories
Ring ~ Love doesn't grow on trees ~ FineSmith
Eyelashes ~ Allure - Amacci
Blush ~ Cutie Blush: Pink ~ Amacci
EyeShadow ~ Twice Shy: Redundant Rose ~ Madrid Solo
Hair Wreath ~ Le jardin de la fille ~ World's End garden
Eyes ~ That ~ Zy
Poses & Location ~ Lovely's Photo Studio
Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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My pick for this week's Fifty5 Thursday is the
SURAYA ARABIAN  SET 
in blue
(Include; Rigged Mesh Pants - 5 sizes
Top, Necklace, Chest Ornament, Bracelets, Anklets, Flexi Belt, and shoes)
from
KASTLE ROCK COUTURE


Other Credits
Hair ~ Amylee * Espresso ~ Catwa
Skin ~ Alba 09 Nat ~ Akeruka
Lashes ~ 20 DiamondDust ~ RedGrave
Eyes ~ moroccan night (m) Bright ~ Poetic Colors
Nails ~ Metalic Nails V1 ~ FineSmith
Poses ~ aDORKable
Location ~ Bellydance Goddess Oriental Oasis
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

♥⊱Thanks To All The Wonderful Designers For Their Support ... Hugs ⊰♥