A Difficult Man

CAPTURING TEMPURA ISLAND

 

Hello Beautiful World!

The day is almost over, but before heading to bed, I want to introduce the four gentlemen I 

photographed early in the day during my visit to Tempura Island. It's been a while since I've done one of

my paparazzi posts, or in this case, a Capturing Tempura Island, so this is more like a combo, two in one.

The men I'll be showcasing were far from being difficult, as the post's title says. On the contrary,

they were easy to photograph, and I really enjoyed listening to the clicking of my camera, which

inspired me to venture out again in search of beautiful people to photograph. My "Paparazzi" blog posts,

have always been one of the favorite sections in the blog. "Our Moments Together" still remains #1.

I hope you all had a beautiful day. Tomorrow I'll be sharing some great Second Life

news that I am sure will make many of you happy, like me. Or some of you may not be so happy.

Either way, I am very excited that I can't wait. ;)

Keep safe and reaching for the stars.

Much love,

Lori Novo

♥

She's A Rainbow

~ Lola Marsh ~

  

battel

“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us,

we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures,

have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,

who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing,

not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, 

that is a friend who cares.”

― Henri Nouwen, Out of Solitude

Prince Philip of Hirilorn (philbroth.luik)

“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite,

the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration

for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach.

The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.”

― Ayn Rand

hekk Beverly

“Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams 

according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”

― Roy T. Bennett

akira (akira09k)

“Keep Going

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life.

Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.”

― Roy T. Bennett

Credits

Location - Tempura Island

.NONNATIVE - BESITO HAIRSTYLE (BLACK) ● Butanik83 - Rose Hair Ornaments ● C&C - Lauren Earrings - Gold - RUBY

DEAD DOLL - Franziska Dress - Red Roses

Now I'm Feeling Different

 EXPLORING SECOND LIFE

Clementine

- Sarah Jaffe -

We were young

We were young

We were young, we didn't care

Is it gone?

Is it gone?

Is it floating in the air?

I changed my mind

I changed my mind

Now I'm feeling different...

-lyrics

Hello Beautiful World!

Before we begin, I want to wish my beautiful friend AuraLux a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

She is among the most beautiful souls you will ever meet in Second Life and a huge honor to

have as a friend. ♥

Lori Novo: awwww the birthday girl! <3

Lori Novo: and u get to be that for the WHOLE day

AuraLux: yes!

AuraLux: a whole 24 hours! lol

Lori Novo: omg how wonderful is that? That is a lot of hours :)

AuraLux: well... ill be sleeping for a good lot of them.. rofl but still, glorious :)

Lori Novo: lol trueeee

Yesterday we visited the CHICCHICA:::BAD IDEAS (Moderate) sim where SL designer 

Lilo Denimore has designed a beautiful place for all of us to explore and enjoy, especially in the

company of good friends. Aura and I spent most of the time chatting about real life and how blessed 

we truly are. We also touched on a very annoying subject about men that I am sure most

women in SL have to deal with every day. And that is the pervs and flirters that bombard women with

IM's all from innocent hellos to very disrespectful flirts and insulting offers.

Scorpion (scorpionhunt)

Scorpion: smiles at her

Lori Novo: hello Scorpion

Scorpion: Hello Lori, smiles again, sorry was staring ..couldn't resist the smile

Scorpion: watches her from a distance, "not in a creepy way "..lol..wondering what's the zodiac behind ..

Lori Novo: Scorpio

Scorpion: No wonder..lol

Scorpion: casually beautiful, long hair, luminous eyes , focused. feminine...what are you saying

Scorpion: ...smiles am a Scorpio as well...and I couldn't stop looking at you ...smiles

Scorpion: "she felt stunning, femininely very attractive, barefeet...beautiful vibe"

This is one of the nice IMs that I get most of the time. This gentleman thought he was flirtatious, he was

charming and respectful, something that I appreciated. But then there are those that will IM me with the

most disgusting comments reducing me to nothing without any provocation and leaving me in tears. The

last one was from one of my blog readers, that IMed me in-world, and after I thank him for supporting

my blog, he offered me a stripper job for a bachelor party he was putting together. I was utterly shocked

and insulted. I was so hurt that I just logged out and didn't feel like returning to Second Life for the rest

of the day.

The problem is not only the negative content of those men's IMs but the amount we receive them.

Most times within the first two minutes of my arrival at a club, I already have 4-6 IMs all from 

simple "Hello" to "You are so sexy", something that I really don't want to hear especially if I am with

my Steppenwolf dancing or just trying to have a romantic-sweet time with him, I find it very

disrespectful to my husband, and to me and our beautiful relationship. Ignoring men's IMs is almost

impossible since many won't give up and will keep IMing repeatedly throughout the night. It has come

as far as to some men continuing IMing me even after Steppenwolf and I had left the club almost

an hour ago.

Now, don't think that I am one-sided about this problem, I am sure that men might very much have this

same problem because I am sure there must be some women that can be as aggressive as the men that

don't know how to be respectful and take a no for an answer. This problem is very tiring and stressful to

me to the point that sometimes I just rather go out dancing with my husband to an isolated place where I

won't have to deal with non-stop incoming IMs and just fully enjoy my husband's company.

So yes, that was a very interesting subject my friend Aura and I touched while we enjoyed a delicious

lunch at the CHICCHICA:::BAD IDEAS sim.

By the way, the look I put together for this blog post was inspired by the beautiful lady on the mural

behind me, minus the weapon. I rarely promote any weapons in my blog unless they'll be shooting

out love.

This is all for now my beautiful people. Sending my beautiful friend Aura a HUGE hug for her

birthday and wishing her lots of love, good health, and endless blessings.

And for you all, the same. ;)

Stay beautiful at heart and never stop smiling.

Much love,

Lori Novo

♥

Credits On Me

Magika - Gemma Hair ● KUNGLERS - Janis Earrings ● KUNGLERS - Fabianna Bracelets & Ring

KUNGLERS - Halime Necklace ● KUNGLERS - Naiomi Necklace ● Aviator Sunglasses ~ Cranked

Hoar (White) ~ Dead Dollz

A Pink Fairytale by Cica Ghost

EXPLORING SECOND LIFE

''Once upon a time lasts forever.''

- Philip Pullman

Pan's Labyrinth Lullaby

~ Extended ~

Welcome

to

Pink Fairytale by Cica Ghost

(Moderate)

Hello Beautiful World!

Today my visit to Cica's newest sim was exactly what I needed to help me unwind a little from

all the stress that I was feeling. Earlier in the morning, I had gone for a mammogram, and

since I already had two scares in past years that thankfully after four biopsies the results were good, 

I still can't help feeling so anxious and worried every time I go to get my boobies

checked. Once I got home from my appointment, I knew I had to find something to do to keep my

head occupied and forget a little all my worries, And Cica's Pink Fairytale was the perfect

distraction for me.

By the way, while I waited in the waiting room to be called in for my mammogram I spent those

minutes just staring at a plant that was across the room from me, but I'll tell you more about

this special plant sometime soon. Yes, there is a story to be told about that. ;)

Now, don't try to adjust your eyes thinking that you are stuck only in the pinks. This is actually

a complete PINK creation. A very beautiful one...

Once Upon A Time

There lived a beautiful princess in a land not of gold or silver

but a land where everything turned pink after her wicked stepmother cursed her to never see

another color ever again for the rest of her life.

The princess was so kind to all the animals that lived on this land with her that they decided

to give her a very special gift for her birthday.

The gift was a beautiful rainbow that would appear everywhere the princess would go.

The rainbow was the window that allowed her to get a glimpse of other colors like

reds and yellows and oranges and greens...

There's really a rainbow to be found in Cica's new land.

When I first arrived there, for a good while I didn't see it at all. Hopefully, you will because it truly

adds beautiful, colorful magic to the land. Maybe I should ask Luciano Viana (v127976) to pay the

princess a visit so he can add a splash of another color to her world with his orange shorts. :P

Personally, I love how completely pink this sim was created and reminds me very much of another

great creation by Cica Ghost back in October 2012 where everything was just black and white.

A Black & White World by Cica Ghost

This is all for now, and for my beautiful ladies, please don't forget to have your boobies

checked. I get a mammogram every one or two years since I had my first scare at the age of 19.

Early detection saves lives!  Read HERE for mammogram information.

Thanks For Reading!

Much love,

Lori Novo

❤

Credits On Me

TRUTH Bunny - Brunette ● :: PM :: Thumbelina Crown ● Dead Dollz - A Gown is Born - Berry

How Do You Fall In Love?

SONG OF THE DAY

Flickr

Bishop Briggs - River

Shut your mouth, baby, stand and deliver

Holy hands, will they make me a sinner?

Like a river, like a river

Shut your mouth and run me like a river

Choke this love 'til the veins start to shiver

One last breath 'til the tears start to wither

Like a river, like a river

Shut your mouth and run me like a river...

Flickr

Credits

●(NEW) *Vanity Hair*:Car Wash @ Dubai Event

Eye Makeup - .:: StunnerOriginals ::. Shadow Reflect

!gO! Midsummer night -jewelry set 1

DEAD DOLL - Elsa Bodysuit

Location - Mindful Cove (Moderate)

Model & Photographer Lori Novo

Thanks to my wonderful ●Sponsors for their kind support!

Vanity Hair In-World ● MarketPlace ● Facebook ● Blog ● Flickr Official● Flickr Fan

Designer Tabata Jewell

Watching You Go

Lost Without You

- Freya Ridings -

Standing on the platform

Watching you go

It's like no other pain

I've ever known

To love someone so much

To have no control

You said, "I want to see the world"

And I said, "Go"

But I think I'm lost without you

I just feel crushed without you

I've been strong for so long

That I never thought how much I needed you

I think I'm lost without you

Strangers rushing past

Just trying to get home

But you were the only

Safe haven that I've known

Hits me at full speed

Feel like I can't breathe

And nobody knows

This pain inside me

My world is crumbling

I should never have

Let you go

I think I'm lost without you

I think I'm lost, lost, lost

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

I think I'm lost without you, you

I just feel crushed without you

'Cause I've been strong for so long

That I never thought how much I love you

Standing on the platform

Watching you go

You said, "I wanna see the world"

And I said, "Go"

Credits

LB. Nox - The Brunette Hair

A R T E - Translucent Eyes 

WarPaint* Ethereal Lashes

itGirls - Drama Lips for Catwa Heads

●(NEW) KUNGLERS - Olyvia set @ The Liaison Collective Event (Ends Aug. 10 - Gallery)

DEAD DOLL - Mina Set Outfit - Sand

Maitreya Body

Model & Photographer Lori Novo

Thanks to my wonderful ●Sponsors for their kind support!

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

Designer Ava Kungler

Exploring Second Life ◆ Light Of The Desert

Beautiful Middle Eastern Music

~ Dunes ~

♪

Welcome to

* NOUR * - Light Of The Desert

(Moderate)

Surrounded by huge dunes of desert sand in the west and the crystal-blue ocean in the east, 

Nour seems to be secluded. But far from it! It's pulsating with life! 

Traders, travelers, dancers, snake charmers, Bedouins, they all add color to the town.

-Sim Description

Please feel free to comment, I would love to hear from you. ♥

Click On Pictures To View Full Size

Hello Beautiful World!

Today, I discovered a new land, where the land is covered by an ocean of golden sand.

And where the sun shines on it so passionately that it makes it glimmer.

Soft sand under my bare feet

guides me to a place where nobody has ever been.

Guide me and take me where the crystal waters run

so I can wash away all my sins.

My sweet Steppenwolf accompanies me today. Together we entered this promised land.

A promise to all lovers that any love that enters in will remain tied

heart to heart for all eternity.

The road is long, but long roads always lead to a paradise.

Once we entered, I danced for him and I could feel his eyes, undressing me.

Oh, how can I ever resist his eyes... how can I ever resist his kiss,

I am his and he is mine...

He is all that I want and all that I need...

This is truly one of the most beautiful sims I have seen. Yes, yes I know that I always say that,

but every time I do I really mean it. I get so amazed by the beautiful things our sim owners/designers

create for us to enjoy, that is why it is very important to show some Linden love when we visit these

beautiful places, I know for a fact that all donations are so greatly appreciated and needed, and that no

donation is too small. In the end, it all adds up. ;)

During our visit to this beautiful sim, I got to meet some very interesting people.

I just get so happy when someone will stop to say hello and even chat with me, even if it is just 

for a few minutes, just like BeDeep did. You can see him on the left side of the picture above.

I also had the pleasure of meeting the most interesting hat in all of Second Life.

dipsnife: Hello, are you in need of a hat my friend?

Lori Novo: hi :), I can't see you?

dipsnife: I am a hat, that is all of me there is, all there will ever be

Lori Novo: oh lol, omg you're so cute hat :)))

Lori Novo: all your 4 years in SL you been a hat?

dipsnife: yes 4 years of being a hat

dipsnife: i wander the land looking for a head to sit upon

Lori Novo: lol

dipsnife: 4 years i was born at the hat makers shop

dipsnife: but he discarded me so i roam the wild

Lori Novo: awww. can I please take ur picture?

dipsnife: yea

Lori Novo: ok pose plz

dipsnife: ok

Lori Novo: oh my, what a great pose :P

dipsnife: did you get it?

Lori Novo: lol got it, perfect! :)

dipsnife: ok. good luck in your travels i bid you farewell

Lori Novo: ty hat and take care :)

OMG, don't you just love it?!

I don't know about you but these are the things that fill me up with so much joy

and love for the world and for all the people. I just love all people so much, and hats,

and people with wings, everyone is beautiful, everyone!

I apologize for the ton of pictures I used for this post,

but I didn't want to leave any out, all my pictures are too precious to me

that I don't have the heart to exclude any of them.

My baby, I want to take this tub home, so we can really use it. ;)

Thanks for your visit my beautiful ones.

Keep safe and happy, and go out there and explore, and don't hesitate to say hello to strangers,

you never know, they might be just like me, that with a simple hello, my day turns brighter

and always brings me a big smile. ;)

Los Amo!

Lori Novo

♥

Credits on Lori

DOUX - Julie hairstyle [Brunettes]

Iso Headdress  (copper) ~ Kibitz

Padma Gown (Antique-Pink) ~ Dead Dollz