I Believe That...

Featuring
INDYRA ORIGINALS


“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. 
That myth is more potent than history. 
That dreams are more powerful than facts.
 That hope always triumphs over experience. 
That laughter is the only cure for grief. 
And I believe that love is stronger than death.” 
― Quote by Robert Fulghum

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Wearing INDYRA ORIGINALS
latest release

KAI
by designer Indyra Seigo

Knit dip hem sweaters & coordinating high waist, belted maxi skirts. 
Mix & match individuals or grab a fatpack to go!
-Classic Avatar & Mesh Body compatible! (Belleza & SLink)

-6 Combo Cardigan tops: Materials (HUD)
-6 Belted Maxi Skirts: Materials (HUD)

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Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
 Hair ~ No Drink ~ No Match
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
 Hat ~ Bounty Hunter * Black ~ RO
Necklace ~ Nine West (Black)  - A&Ana
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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THE INSTRUMENTS: The Day I Met My Father

Featuring
TRACEI & TASHI


Wish #8: To meet my father this new year.
That was one of my 12 wishes every new year growing up.
With 2016 just around the corner, Today I decided that instead of writing a poem or a story
I'd rather share with you a little part of me... a part of my real life.

To the sound of every bell as the countdown started with 12 seconds before the new year arrived,
my family and I would do the 12 grape wishes. Every year one of my wishes would be the same,
and that was to finally meet my father. The funny thing though was that this wish really
never made it to the top three, I honestly don't know the reason.
And every year it moved in position, sometimes putting it at the very bottom.

I grew up without my father and for some reason, I had this need to see him at least once
in my lifetime and be able to shake his hand. It made me sad to think that one of us
could one day leave this world without getting a chance to stand in front of the other.
I wanted to be able to touch him and say hello and ask him how he was doing
and I thought he might feel the same. So one year, years ago, my wish finally came true
and I got the chance to see him.

However, not all wishes we have in life can be called "dreams come true"
but more like wishes with painful results. On that day, I saw my father standing in an empty hall
and I walked up to him, I was nervous and scared but the joy of finally seeing him gave me the courage
to go up to him. I introduced myself and stretched out my hand to him. 
He stood there looking at me in silence, ignoring my hand stretched out to him, 
and when he finally said something it was just to say he didn't have time for me and walked away. 
I stood in that hall crying and repeating to myself what had just happened.
I couldn't understand.

Now my father is gone and it is sad that the only memory he left behind for me was that,
walking away from me for the second time in my life and not looking back.

Even though most of my New Year wishes continue to still be the same, 
that particular one about my father has changed. Now I only wish that the day he walked away from me,
leaving me alone standing and crying in that empty hall,
he left knowing that I forgave him and that he had missed out on something 
that could have been so beautiful, to have the love of his firstborn... his daughter.

Thanks for reading
~ Lori Novo


THE INSTRUMENTS
DECEMBER ROUND / CHRISTMAS DREAMS
Dec. 18th. - Jan. 6th.

I am wearing from this round,
ELIE GOWN
by TASHI
(Available in 4 Colors / FatPack / Demo)

&

CHANDELIER DROP EARRINGS
by TRACEI
(Available in 6 Colors)

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Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
 Hair ~ Yvgenia Hair Blackberry, (1L$) - A&A  (MP)
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
 Hat ~ :: PM :: Clarisse in Silver *Jasmine Capelline* ~ PurpleMoon
 Ring ~ Flying Bird Ring SILVER ~ Swallow
 Bracelet ~ Fresh Water Pearls Set - White Pearls ~ Pink Acid
 Pose 1 ~ Nails 11/5~ PosESioN
 Pose 2 ~ Lirio 9 ~ PosESioN
 Pose 3 ~ Monica 7~ PosESioN
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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The Midas Dream

Featuring
EXPLORING SECOND LIFE





- Written by Lori Novo

There's a little town, above the clouds with clouds of its own,
Now, this town is so special since it is always dressed in gold,
Where raccoons come to play and where time can stand still,
when the clock's tick-tock moves so slow, 
making everything fall asleep.


Liquid gold is the oceans and gold cotton clouds in the sky.
They too move very slowly, with the tick-tocks, of the clock.


Butterflies are dancing to the melody in the air,
from the old piano's self-played keys.
Where the grass grows soft and white
in a lullaby's gentle Midas dream.


"Tick-Tock" whispers the clock,
being careful not to disturb the peace
as it stretches its arms just a little in a yawn,
getting ready
to resume another dream.

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My beautiful people, sometimes I like to pretend I am a poet and a writer. 
I enjoy writing so much all these silly stories that I get in my head all the time. 
But by no means do I consider myself a real poet or writer. 
I am simply a dreamer wanting so much to share the things I get in my head and in my heart. 
So I ask that you bear with me and allow me to continue dreaming.

Thanks for reading
- Lori Novo

My writing today was inspired by the golden shade and soft colors in these pictures.

Welcome

Little Sparrow

Featuring
SNOWPAWS




Chirp, Chirp, Chirping!

Tell me little sparrow, have you lost your way,
What are you looking for in these deep woods
when all your friends have gone away?
What is it that keeps you here on these lonely grounds,
where only your happy chirp, chirp, chirping,
is the only sound around.
-Lori Novo


Her friends had warned her that it was a crazy idea,
still, she ignored each and every one of their pleas not to go on with her plans.
She had always had an adventurous soul, always eager and curious to explore beyond
the norm and so she went to sleep that night feeling an enormous
thrill of anticipation for what awaited her the next day.

The next morning, at the wake of dawn
and as she had planned the day before,
she ventured into the pine forest where she had been many times before.
As she began to explore those familiar woods, her heart began to beat uncontrollably.
However, on this occasion, it was a totally different experience.
She could hear the soft crackling of snow under her bare feet as
she first set foot on the snow-covered ground
sending a cold chill all through her body.

Zig-zagging swiftly deeper and deeper into the icy pine forest,
as if dancing with nature on that winter day,
she tried unsuccessfully looking at the top of the gigantic pine trees from where she stood, 
realizing her sight couldn't reach that high.


The hours passed and by noon, feeling tired and hungry,
she picked a few berries to eat from the hollyberry bushes nearby
and sat by the frozen brook to rest for a few minutes,
joined by her sparrow buddy who had been following her around through the woods.
Both sat by the brook in silence,
enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the wintry day.

Minutes later she got up and went on with her day,
discovering with every step new and different ways of viewing and appreciating nature's gifts.
She felt saddened to see that her adventure was soon to end as sunset
started to settle in the distance but at the same time she was eager to return to her friends
and share with them this wonderful experience.

"No matter what kind of God's children we are, the world is a beautiful place to all!", 
she said as she looked up to her buddy on the tree that had been watching over her all through 
her journey. And as she opened her arms wide, they turned back into splendid sparrow wings.
"We can go home now." 
she chirped feeling satisfied, and both sparrows flew away.

My story today was inspired by the beautiful song "Wake Up Little Sparrow".


For this post, I am wearing a beautiful creation from SNOWPAWS

This is 
COURANT BOW GOWN
by designer Carrie Snowpaw


"The Courant Bow Gown can be summed up in that one word. Stunning.
A gorgeous form-fitting, full-length satin gown. 
Strapless with a large cascading bow dropping from the bodice. 
Pair that with gorgeous skirts flaring out behind you held to the gown
with a small matching bow on the lower back. Original mesh and exclusive to Snowpaws.
Five standard sizes plus full perm alpha and source files. FatPacks and free demo available."
-Snowpaw

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Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
Hair ~ Waiting for Tonight ~ Exile  
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
Lips ~ Secret Lipstick 8 ~ Censored
Jewelry ~ Chacal * White ~ Modern Couture
Antlers ~ Deer ~ Bizarre Hair
Pose 1 ~ Miranda 2 ~ Belle Poses
Pose 2 ~ White As Snow #5 ~ elephante Poses 
Pose 3 ~ Looking For You # 2 ~ elephante Poses
Pose 4 ~ Dahlia 1 ~ Verocity
Location ~ Apple Fall (Moderate)
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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Child's Wish

Featuring
PURPLEMOON CREATIONS




"For what better joy to a mother's heart
then to hear her child's laughter!"
-Lori Novo


"Ahhh, a firetruck, hahaha!"
"Oh mommy,  look, building blocks!"
"Hahaha, a choo-choo train!" ...
and every time the eight-year-old boy opened a gift from under the tree,
he would announce its content to his mother with such joyful excitement,
filling the room with his laughter.
Smiling, his mother watched him as he continued opening his gifts.

Suddenly, his laughter turned into tears once he had opened the last gift.
He ran to his mother's arm and in uncontrollable sobs, he said to her...

"I'm sorry mommy, I was a bad boy, I tried to be good but I wasn't, I am so sorry."

His mother, confused by his words and sudden change, asked him in a soft voice...

"What's wrong my little darling, didn't you like your last gift? 
And of course, you have been such a good boy, the best little boy I know in the world 
and Santa knows this too, now tell me why are you sad."

Her little son answered her with his eyes full of tears,
"Mommy, I like all my gifts, but none of them are what I had at the top of my list.
My number one wish was for Santa Clause to bring you also a gift
because you are the most beautiful mommy in the world that loves me so much. I am sorry!"

And he hid his little face in shame in his mother's chest.
His mother picked him up in her arms kissing his tears and said to him...

"What do you mean Santa didn't bring me a gift?
Of course he did, he brought me the one wish I had for Christmas day and that was the joy of seeing
you this happy filling our home and my heart with your laughter today and all the days of my life." 

The little boy looked into his mother's eyes and the most beautiful smiled appeared on his face.
He kissed his mother's cheek and jumped off from her arms returning to his opened gifts that laid on the
floor and once again the room was filled with his laughter.

-Written by Lori Novo

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My story today was inspired by the beautiful Christmas gown
that I am wearing for this post.

This is
Child's Wish Outfit
from PURPLEMOON CREATIONS
by designer Poulet KoenKamp
(View HERE)
This is a very special creation for Ms, Poulet, It was inspired by her daughter Emma's list to Santa this year.

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Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
Hair ~ Calypso (Dark Brown) 1L$ ~ A&A (MP)
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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THE INSTRUMENTS: December Edition

Featuring
PURPLEMOON CREATIONS & FLRN DESIGN





"Hello, my name is Love and you must be Beauty.
I have been watching you for a while now,
waiting ...
 and wishing you in my arms.
You are very beautiful and lovely beyond belief
and I can't help loving you today, now, and forever."

She turned around and all it took was a look into his eyes to know
that it was true love that was standing in front of her,
the kind of love that only happens to us once in a lifetime.

"Hello, my name is Love and you must be my most beautiful dream come true.
and I can't help falling in love with you today...
now and forever,
I have been waiting for you."

-Lori Novo

Hello my beautiful people, today's post was inspired by the THIS YouTube video
that my daughter shared with me last night...


THE INSTRUMENTS
DECEMBER ROUND / CHRISTMAS DREAMS
Dec. 18th. - Jan. 6th.

I am wearing from this NEW round that I got to say is one of my favorite rounds,

ICE QUEEN CROWN
by PURPLEMOON CREATIONS

&

CINDY DRESS
(Includes Necklace & Earrings)
by FLRN DESIGN

TP to The Instruments Blog  Flickr  FaceBook


Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
 Hair ~ Chic (No Longer Available) Osmose 
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
 Arm Armour ~ Eldar Armour, Female (Gold) ~ [The Forge]
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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When Heaven Visits The Earth

Featuring
EXPLORING SECOND LIFE




The outdoor view appeared blurry
when she stood up from her chair and walked up to the window.
It felt cold to the touch as she ran her warm hand across the glass.
Everything outside was white,
as if Heaven had descended down to the earth to pay it a visit.
And in silence, she stood looking out at the wintry day in amazement.

The breeze moved the tree branches in a soft and gentle dance
making their snow-covered branches drop their snow like a glittering rain.
It was a beautiful thing that gave her a sense of peace
and yet, it also made her feel an inexplicable sadness.

In the distance, she could hear the church bells play Christmas carols
and the laughter of children playing in the snow.
"Heaven is on earth!", she thought and smiled
as her eyes filled with tears.


She looked back to the Christmas tree in the corner of her small living room and smiled.
It was beautifully adorned with multi-color lights and a cute variety of Christmas ornaments.
Walking up to the tree, she placed her hand on each ornament
 pausing each time and recalling what each meant to her.
Each one reminded her of a special past event or someone special in her life 
that was no longer there.
 As she continued, a mixture of emotions
overwhelmed her as she embraced each memory.

Her sobs finally broke the silence in the room
as she looked up to the shiny star on the treetop.
With a smile and her eyes filled with tears,
she felt thankful
for the beautiful memories each person had left behind in her heart.  
She then realized that her Christmas tree wasn't just another
holiday decoration in her home, but it represented the beautiful history of her life.

"Thank you dear Lord for all Christmases past!"
She exclaimed, as she put on her red coat and stepped outside the door 
to enjoy the day when Heaven visited the earth.
-Lori Novo


Welcome To
 Maison de L'amitie @ Orchid 
(Moderate)

Description
Romantic, Nature, Winter, Snow, Couple Cuddles, and Much More!
You can join the group for rezzing rights.

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Let Me Play This Game With You

Featuring
FA CREATIONS


Slowly Falling...
reaching my face,
softly leaving a gentle caress,
in a lover's whisper, you send
with every snowflake.

But I wonder,
In which star can I find you?
Why are you hiding and playing love games with my heart
and making me love you?

Slowly falling.
falling
slowly...


She looked into his eyes and all she could see in them was a heart full of love for her.
He had always managed to make her feel beautiful, loved, and special,
It was a feeling she could never get with anyone else in the world.
His love was her refuge and her Heaven. 
In his arms, she could always find peace and a new reason to smile.
Still, the fear that their love could be just a dream tormented her.
But then, she also knew that love was a gift and it was always good.
So she let this thought undress her from all her doubts.

... and if this is just a game,
I'll play this game with you.
But not as your opponent 
but as the game piece for you,
That you can move with your heart
every time it beats with love.

Slowly falling
more in love with you.

-Lori Novo



Today once again, I chose another song from this great band that I love so much for my blog post.
It is described as a black spiritual-religious tune. The lyrics are very short and strong, 
hope you enjoy it ;)

Pharaoh, Pharaoh's army sure got
drownded, Pharaoh · Go down, go
down Izzup and lead your children,
go down · Mary, Mary sure was
Jesus' mother, Mary · Farewell,
Farewell children, I sure must leave
you, farewell.


Flickr


Today I am wearing a new release from FA CREATIONS.

This is
JIP CARDIGAN & KEES BEGGYPANTS
by designer Sandie Saenz


Cardigan & BeggyPants Sold Separately
12 Texture Options HUD for Cardigan
6 Texture Options HUD for BeggyPants
Demo Available

InWorld FA Creations  ✦  MarketPlace  ✦  Blog  ✦  Flickr Sandie Saenz

Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
Hair ~ Editorial \ Western wind - Blonds (Gacha) ~ Tableau Vivant
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
Slink ~ Hands & Feet
Necklace ~ From Light To Light (Men's Gift From Advent Calendar)~ Chop Zuey
Boots ~ Combat Boots (Past Shiny Shabby Gift)
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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Jip & Kees


Slowly Falling...
reaching my face,
softly leaving a gentle caress,
in a lover's whisper, you send
with every snowflake.

But I wonder,
In which star can I find you?
Why are you hiding and playing love games with my heart
and making me love you?

Slowly falling.
falling
slowly...

Flickr

She looked into his eyes and all she could see in them was a heart full of love for her.
He had always managed to make her feel beautiful, loved, and special,
It was a feeling she could never get with anyone else in the world.
His love was her refuge and her heaven. 
In his arms, she could always find peace and a new reason to smile.
Still, the fear that their love could be just a dream tormented her.
But then, she also knew that love was a gift and it was always good.
So she let this thought undress her from all her doubts.

Slowly falling
more in love with you.

-Lori Novo



Today once again, I chose another song from this great band that I love so much for my blog post.
It is described as a black spiritual-religious tune. 
The lyrics are very short and strong, hope you enjoy it ;)

Pharaoh, Pharaoh's army sure got
drownded, Pharaoh · Go down, go
down Izzup and lead your children,
go down · Mary, Mary sure was
Jesus' mother, Mary · Farewell,
Farewell children, I sure must leave
you, farewell.
-lyrics


Today I am wearing a new release from FA CREATIONS.

This is
JIP CARDIGAN & KEES BEGGYPANTS
by designer Sandie Saenz


Cardigan & BeggyPants Sold Separately
12 Texture Options HUD for Cardigan
6 Texture Options HUD for BeggyPants
Demo Available

InWorld FA Creations  ✦  MarketPlace  ✦  Blog  ✦  Flickr Sandie Saenz

Credits
Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ WoW Skins & Shapes 
 Hair ~ Editorial \ Western wind - Blonds (Gacha) ~ Tableau Vivant
Blush ~ #2 ~ :Sugar:
 Beauty Marks ~ Customizable beauty marks A [mesh] V1.1 ~ {&why}
 Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Medium) ~ Ikon Eyes
 Slink ~ Hands & Feet
 Necklace ~ From Light To Light (Men's Gift From Advent Calendar)~ Chop Zuey
 Boots ~ Combat Boots (Past Shiny Shabby Gift)
Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

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The Two Colors Of Christmas

Featuring
EXPLORING SECOND LIFE


Welcome
to
APPLE FALL
home to Apple Fall's Main Store
(Moderate)

The beautiful location is the same one I used in a previous post a few days ago. 
I loved it so much that I just had to go back and I am hoping to pay it a third visit before the snow starts to melt.
The whole sim is just so beautiful, especially the Pine forest that surrounds the area, 
and the wind turbines in the distance beautifully compliment the scene.


While I was at Apple Fall exploring the sim, I was joined by my good friend Tortuga 
which I had not seen in a very long time.  We started talking about the season and the weather 
but especially about the snow...

Tortuga: i wonder if we will have snow
Tortuga: cause the snow we got melted
Lori Novo: have you always had a white christmas?
Tortuga: no
Tortuga: i only seen one green christmas
Tortuga: all the rest white
Lori Novo: I only saw one white christmas
Tortuga: i wont mind green
Lori Novo: I won't mind white


Funny how we always seem to want what other people have.
Tortuga lives up north and I live in south Texas, USA.
Here in the Rio Grande Valley where I live it has snowed only once in my whole life
and to give you just an example of how it always feels like summer even in the wintertime,
my mom just called me to let me know that we are expecting a 90°+ weather on Christmas day.

AHHH!!!

Time for me to say goodbye for now.
Keep warm and safe and please take care of each other.

Lori Novo