No Happy Endings

"Himmory as they look away to be useful in a better town with lollipops and moon flowers.

it was dark and cold so they giggled and turned around playfully for a good while..."

What in the world?!

That is not what I am reading in this book, but something my little fingers typed when I let my mind

roam freely. I sat down and began to type away with no rules or pauses to think of what to write next.

My mind and fingers were driving at a high speed together in the same car with no brakes to stop or

slow down. I was typing words that came to mind, without really thinking or caring if they made any sense or not.

Now, if it wasn't already bad enough to write a bunch of nonsense, the scariest part is

that I actually enjoyed it. It felt good to my brain to run freely with words and

senseless sentences. It was total freedom of spontaneous thoughts.

A bunch of minutes after, I was eager to see what I had written, because not even I knew really

what I had typed. Most puzzled me. The meaning was so unclear, almost as if it were something in another language.

But no, it wasn't. It was clearly all English words, just not placed in the sequence they are usually placed

or how they are used in sentences. Still, they seemed playfully grouped together in a guessing game

of what the story was about. Still, understanding or not what I typed is not the important thing.

The important thing is that I had fun. It was a good brain exercise that literally made my brain feel 

good. Now I am thinking of practicing this new brain exercise every day, and who knows, maybe in

the process I'll come up with a best seller. Hey, it could happen! :P

No Happy Endings

~ Emma Swift ~

But now speaking of no happy endings...

Unhappy endings in our life stories are quite common. Rarely does anyone marry their first love

or keep the friendships from childhood. At least for me, that's how most of my life's stories have

ended... he/she suddenly poofed into dust... The End. 

Now, while this can be a tragic thing (yes, I am being a bit dramatic here), it doesn't necessarily

mean that while we didn't get to reach the desired destination, the ride wasn't enjoyable, and

beautiful while it lasted. So I have learned to live in the moment and be thankful for what I get

to be blessed with day by day. I have also learned that while I have no control over the ending

of a complete and long story, I do have the power to make it a happy ending each day.

End each page with a smile and a sweet word at the end of the day.

This way, every day will have a happy ending.

And she lived happily ever yesterday, today, and tomorrow...

The End.

♥

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A Test Of Life

Hello Beautiful World!

Sometimes we invite situations or people into our lives with the hope that something wonderful

and beautiful will prosper with time. However, that is not always the case. While we have the power

within ourselves to make the decisions in our lives that can affect our lives either beautifully and positively

or in the worst possible way, unfortunately, the outcome of our decision is unknown to us

at the moment we greet and welcome them with a yes or a no. The results of those decisions will only

unfold before us once they have entered into our lives but by then, the results can be too late to be reversed.

“The most sacred thing in life isn’t the path. It’s the freedom to choose it. "

- Harrison Ford

The above quote by Harrison Ford is from this year's Super Bowl. One of the most beautiful

commercials I have ever watched. The monologue in the ad carries so much positivity and

a beautiful message to live by...

Harrison Ford 

Jeep Superbowl 59 Commercial 2025

It is always very easy to preach kindness and acceptance and forgiveness and all those beautiful

things that all humans should live by, but it is another thing to actually live by what we preach.

I have always been a strong believer that all things that happen to us in our lives happen for a reason

and that is to teach us a lesson to be better, do better, and live a better life. But until recently I realized

that when things happen to us, it doesn't necessarily mean they are happening to teach us something,

but they can also be happening to test us. To test our character, morals, faith, and what

we stand for because we tend to forget what is really important in life.

I had forgotten for a moment the virtues of understanding and patience.

And once I re-enforced these two into my heart and mind again I began to feel peace and joy once again.

I no longer felt the need to try and find the answer to what was clouding my days. All I had

to do was to accept the fact that people are not all the same so we can not expect other people's actions to

be the same as ours. I also had to remember that patience in life will bring peace, and forgiveness, joy.

Once I was back on track, my life returned to its natural happy and peaceful state.

I prioritized the blessings in my life, starting with what is most important, my loved ones,

and working my way down on my list. And in the process, I realized two very important things

that really made me go WOW.

First, I acknowledge all the love I am surrounded by, both in real life and Second Life. I have a roof over my head

and food on my table. I get the joy of waking up every day to see the sun and rest my head on my soft

pillows to dream sweet dreams every night. And since I don't need much (materialistic) to be happy in

life I can honestly say that with what I have, I am a millionaire.

The second thing I realized was, that what had been bothering me these past days to the point

of forgetting some of the virtues I try to live by didn't even made it into my list of blessings.

It was simply nothing compared to everything else I already have in my life.

So yes, that was a big WOW and a slap on the face. It was life that had come to the rescue,

to test me, to make sure I could still be patient and understand and move on

to live the life I am meant to live, happy and full of love!

Thanks For Reading!

Much love,

Lori Novo

♥

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From Trash To Table

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): thanks for showing me Pag Pag cuisine

Lori Novo: lol baby

Lori Novo: anytime my love

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): cooking with Sprite

Lori Novo: I could never eat that

Lori Novo: you know I get grossed out very easily

Lori Novo: but we need to understand

Lori Novo: this is very very poor people

Lori Novo: some are even completely homeless

Lori Novo: so this might be one way of getting somehow a "decent" meal

Lori Novo: rather than just eating straight out of the trash bags

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): yeah they have found a way to survive

And here's the very interesting video we are talking about.

It is about an admirable woman who found a way to provide for her children despite the poverty

surrounding them. Hope you enjoy!

She Cooks Your Leftover McDonald’s (For Profit)

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We Are Not Alone

Hello Beautiful World!

May your day be beautiful, full of smiles and beautiful moments.

May you find comfort in others when you need it, and may you walk the earth with an open heart,

ready to be the light for someone who needs someone to be there in difficult times.

You Raise Me Up 

- Josh Groban Cover By Vanny Vabiola -

I sat crying and hurting, afraid of the darkness that was in my head.

It was on a night when I felt such loneliness like I had never felt before.

I couldn't move, I didn't have the strength. 

I needed someone... anyone to sit with me and hold my hand,

just for a while... just for a while.

and no one was there, I had to be my own hero, my own savior, and save myself on that night.

And so I did.

And once I saw the light again, I made a promise.

If I can help someone else in their moment of need, I will be there,

with an encouraging word and my hand to hold theirs.

I will make the time because what can be more important than to help someone who needs me.

And soon after that night, I came to put my promise into action.

One day, Steppenwolf took me to show me a beautiful location he had found. When we arrived

there was no one else except for a girl who was sitting in the middle of a field.

I felt such sadness when I saw her and felt the need to check her profile.

Her profile was so sad that it broke my heart and I began to cry as I read it.

There, she talked about the sadness and pain that she was carrying and how she had lost

her faith in humanity. She also talked about how she preferred to be alone in the world

because she had been deeply hurt and was tired of the pain.

In the end, she wrote that she didn't want anyone to IMed her because she wouldn't be answering.

I had stopped to read her profile while Steppenwolf continued to explore.

I could feel her pain and sadness deep in my heart and I was crying hard to the point that

I couldn't move. So I ignored her plea to be left alone and IMed her...

Hi *****, I apologize if I am bothering you. but I can't just walk away after reading your profile.

I am very sorry that you are going through tough times and people have hurt you.

Know that I care and I am sure many others also do. You are not alone, I am here if you need me,

if you want to talk or just to sit with you in silence.

And guess what my beautiful people?

She answered me!

She was actually surprised to see that someone actually cared and she was very thankful.

We chatted for a while and then she left.

I never stopped crying, I was so sad for her and worried. I wished I could done more for her.

After a while Steppenwolf reunited again with me where I had been standing all that time,

not being able to move, and for the rest of the night, he spent it trying to console me

while we sat in the middle of the field.

You are not alone. I am not alone. We are not alone. Let's take care of each other!

Much Love,

Lori Novo

♥

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Just The Way You Are

“Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that,

can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”

― Pablo Neruda

Oh God, but what is this?

I decided to go AI with Lori to see how she would look in reals and, I'm not really sure what to think.

Nothing Else

~ Angus & Julia Stone ~

Yay? Nah?

Honestly, I prefer my Second Life version of Lori so let's get her back!

Hola!

Now, the song above is just so beautiful. Beautiful lyrics with a lovely message.

Here are some of the comments left on YouTube for this tune...

@ancutaion1127

Sometimes, the only person you get to share a bed, a dream, a life with is your own self.

Be careful not to screw that up.

✿

@binicorn848

I realize this is a beautiful portrayal of the importance of loving all sides of one's self.

✿

@xsarahbeth222

My translation of this, to myself, is the inner conflict with in ones self. Battling the serious versus the

fun. The light and the dark, and joining together as your full self. loving yourself constantly. Just the

way you are.

✿

@medrider8310

Be in Love with yourself just the way you are.

Now, go love yourselves fully and completely!

Much Love, Me! ;)

♥

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Which Way The Wind Blows?

EXPLORING SECOND LIFE

The sky got dark and so did the day.

Then the rain came down harsh and strong,

pouring like a cascade.

The grass and flowers seemed to be drowning away.

The wind picked up, bullying the trees,

branches kept falling, sad broken limbs.

Thunder and lightning filled the sky. 

It sounded like a Fourth of July,

had gone wrong.

They say don't be afraid. 

Even the birds will be singing again 

once the storm passes away.

I smiled and thought, what a thing to say.

Don't you hear them, they continue to sing in the thunderous rain.

Then the sun started shining, and the blue sky appeared.

The birds shook their feathers and continued to sing,

and that is why those little beings, are heroes to me.

-Lori Novo

Follow The Sun

- Xavier Rudd -

Song Lyrics

"Follow, follow the sun

And which way the wind blows

When this day is done

Breath, breath in the air

Set your intentions

Dream with care

Tomorrow is a new day for everyone..."

Oh God! I am not going to lie. I am super sad. My Steppenwolf left today on a long vacation

to Europe with his brother. They will also be sailing on a ship around the top of England

and Ireland. Sounds so exciting, I know. ;)  Hope I got that right. :P I am already missing him so much

but he made me promise that I would stay happy.

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): love yu my spanish Princess

Lori Novo: muahhhhh

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): dont be sad baby

Lori Novo: I am sad baby and I am gonna miss you so much

Lori Novo: but I understand baby that this vacation is very special for the both of you

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): muazzz

Lori Novo: I want you to have fun with ur brother

Lori Novo: and stay safe

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): baby promise me you will be happy

Steppenwolf (steppen.crescendo): and not be down...

And so I must stay happy, especially happy that my Steppenwolf has this wonderful chance

to create very beautiful memories with his brother. Just thinking of the fun they will be

having together makes me smile. Love you baby!

By the way, my beautiful location is Sea Breeze Garden (Moderate)

Sim Description

Welcome to a tranquil destination where blue flower fields blend with the ocean. Discover secluded

romantic spots while strolling along shores, through lush pastures, apple tree hills, and enjoy blissful

picnics on the way up to the grand viewpoint

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There's Kindness Still

EXPLORING SECOND LIFE

May peace come to Palestine and Ukraine and every part of the world

where innocent lives are being lost, the destruction of their land, and the pain and sorrow

caused by the arms and weapons of destruction.

The State Of The World

- Kalandra -

"The state of the world has been on my mind

It's weighed on my shoulders, demanding my time

Something is missing, it's hard to stay sane

Why do the answers seem lost and arcane?

May wars stop once and for all

And cast off the violence that has us enthralled

May healing not just be for the few

May peace be found for me and you...

I speak of a message said thousands of times, yet

We smile when it's mentioned, then roll our eyes

It may be naive but I must believe

Inside every human, there's kindness still

Hope is a fire that burns in our soul

If only an ember awaiting your call

To rise up in triumph should we all unite

A spark for change is yours to ignite (oh)

Ah, ah, ah, ah...

I believe this message is worth our time

There are people who've suffered yet conquered the climb

Who've sat in the stillness through darkness and light

And found love in the colors between black and white

May compassion turn foe into friend

May self awareness help us transcend

May forgiveness be given, despite lives that were lost

For isn't it peace all of us want

Ah, ah, ah, ah

Eh, eh, eh, eh

The state of the world has been on my mind

Demanding my conscience and all of my time

Was there ever an age where it all made sense

Or am I reminiscing about lost innocence?"

-Lyrics

My Location

A Place Between The Rocks

(Moderate)

A place inspired by Castle Meur, Plougrescant, France. A small cottage that was built in 1861.

To protect it from the frequently violent coastal weather, the house was positioned with its back

to the sea and flanked on either side by two giant rocks.

Thank you Aitiana1970 for the picture! :))

Aitiana1970: With all due respect, a photo for you :))

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