I Just Woke Up From A Dream

He walked up to me, locking his eyes with mine. I was confused. What could he possibly want?

And almost in a whisper, he says, "This is for you," and plays the following song...

Die With A Smile

~ Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars ~

It was awkward to tell you the truth, but I listened to the song quietly with my eyes looking down.

I wasn't sure what to do, smile? No, that would have been wrong. Might have sent the wrong message.

I was careful not to even make a sound. As the song continued, I kept thinking about what I could

possibly say to him once the song was over. I didn't want to come off as rude or worse,

easy. Perhaps a polite thank you or a "good song." But everything I came up with in my head, I

felt would be inappropriate to say. As the song continued playing, it just made me feel more

and more uncomfortable. I had no idea he felt that way about me. I had always treated him as one

of my good friends and only that, a good friend. Finally, the song ended, and we both were about to

say something to each other, not really sure what, but we didn't. He turned around and walked away,

and I stayed there, standing, not knowing what to think. Damn!

True story.

"If the world was ending, I'd wanna be next to you

If the party was over and our time on Earth was through

I'd wanna hold you just for a while and die with a smile

If the world was ending, I'd wanna be next to you

Ooh..."

-Lyrics

By the way, the beautiful outfit that I am wearing is from Hilly Haalan, and it is on sale this weekend.

It is a must to get for sure. It is the [hh] Marveya Maxi Skirt Set and my hair DOUX - Hwasa Hairstyle.

And speaking of which, did you know that Ms Hilly is a super sweet woman with a heart of gold?

This is from our last conversation after she helped me and gave me some advice on a new project 

I was working on.

Lori Novo: tysm, you saved me lol, Hugs!

Hilly Haalan: and if you struggle in something you can ask me anytime

Lori Novo: aww tysm :))

Hilly Haalan: I'll be happy to help♥

Lori Novo: ty, but you must be very busy

Lori Novo: and you taking time to help me, that is so kind of you

Hilly Haalan: ahahah lol in fact yes, I am preparing a HUD for Sunday cosmopolitan event,

and have to finish something else today but I have always time to help, 

we all need to support each other

Hilly Haalan: ♥

OMG, see what I mean?

Thanks For Reading!

Lori Novo

♥

Nothing's Gonna Change My World

"True success is found in the quiet satisfaction of knowing you gave your best,

even when no one was watching.”

― Shivanshu K

The Beatles 'Across The Universe

- AURORA For Like A Version -

Hello Beautiful World and Happy Saturday to all!

I love today's quotes together with the song. AURORA, Norwegian singer and songwriter, among

other things, is one of my favorite artists. Love everything about this beautiful girl. Her music is

pure-hearted poetry, and the way she performs is just mesmerizing. Love how she moves her hands

while she sings, like waltzing them through her lyrics. Now, her facial expressions

are out of this world. They carry so much emotion that will reach the deepest part of our souls,

making us feel what her lyrics are saying.

Now about the quote. The quotes I use in the blog, I use them mostly for myself, like self-reminders

and inspiration. It is good when I know that many times one of the quotes I used for one of my posts

also helped someone else just as much as it helped me. That just doubles my joy, I tell you.

There is nothing more beautiful than being able to help/inspire someone else while trying to help/inspire ourselves.

Just as I always encourage kindness, I truly believe that showing kindness should begin with us. We need to be

kind to ourselves. Kind to our bodies and thoughts. Recognizing that we are all humans who tend to

make mistakes, which is part of the learning process. Mistakes are like very strict teachers, those that

teach with a firm hand but with our best interest in mind. The problem is when we allow those

teachers/mistakes to teach us with a ruler, judging and punishing us for a mistake made. That is the worst

thing we can do to ourselves: be our own judge and executor. Show mercy and kindness to ourselves

just as we would to someone else. Mistakes are meant to grow us. Not define us.

Have a great one everyone. Over & Out!

-Lori Novo

❤

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Baiastice_Tassell Set-Orange Earrings

[hh] Bess Ruffle Shorts Set

Backdrop Texture LORI NOVO . Elephant . Tangerine Blush . 1

Para Ti Mi Linda Madre!

A Dedication

 

Hello Beautiful World!

Today is the Day of the Dead and I am celebrating my beautiful Virita, my mother.

Also my grandmother, my brother, Victorita and Steppenwolf's mother, and George's mom.

May all rest in peace.

My mother was a happy person, beautiful both inside and out. She loved to sing and listen to

Mexican music. Linda Ronstadt's, Canciones De Mi Padre, were her very favorite ones.

Yesterday I put up a Dia De Los Muertos altar for her in our Second Life home, and today I sang 

her all these songs she loved so much...

Los Laureles (The Laurels)

On her altar, I added everything that I could find of the things she loved in life. I was sad not to

be able to find everything but next year I am really hoping to have every single item.

I put her tamales Veracruzanos, cokes and cigarettes, and even a small Christmas Tree since 

Christmas was her favorite holiday. However, the Christmas Tree was a simple branch in

memory of the Christmas Tree that she would decorate for me as a child. I also made sure to add

a cd radio since she would spend hours listening to her collection of CDs while she would be

making rosaries out of yarn, and yes, I also added yarn to the altar.

El Sueño

♫

Me acuesto pensando en ti

Y en el sueño estás conmigo

Y me siento tan feliz

Al soñar que estoy contigo...

♫

I too love to sing.

The song above reminds me so much of my mother and it is always so hard to sing it.

However, this next song, Hay Unos Ojos, is truly the hardest one for me. It is the one song that

I always break down crying because every word in the lyrics reminds me of my mother's beautiful 

eyes that I can't see anymore. There was so much love in them, so much peace...

Every time I sing this song, I get so choked up but I keep singing while my eyes 

are filled with tears.

Linda Ronstadt- Hay Unos Ojos

♫

Hay unos ojos que si me miran

Hacen que mi alma tiemble de amor

Son unos ojos tan primorosos

Ojos más lindos no he visto yo

Ay, quien pudiera mirarse en ellos

Ay, quien pudiera besarlos más

Gozando siempre de sus destellos

Y no olvidarlos nunca jamás...

♫

This is a day of celebration so now let's change the mood and play some of her other favorite songs.

La Cigarra

♫

Bajo la sombra de un árbol

Y al compas de mi guitarra

Canto alegre este huapango

Porque la vida se acaba

Y quiero morir cantando

Como muere la cigarra...

♫

Y Andale

♫

Pero si vieras

Cómo son lindas estas borracheras

Y ándale...

♫

Thank you so much for your visit my beautiful people.

I continue now with my mother's celebration on my own.

LOS AMOOO!

Lori Novo

♥

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tram J0731b hair / HUD-A ● Euphorie - Maya Earrings ● [hh] Tamy Dress

Never Nice Looking

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She looked like art,

and art wasn't suppose to look nice;

it was suppose to make you feel something."

- Rainbow Rowell

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Plant ~ Part of "Adrian Sofa" Set by M. Law Designs  (Here)

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Slip into Georgia

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(enVOGUE ~ Baubles! by Phe ~ [hh] Hilly Haalan) 

Dear readers I apologize for the brief pause in the blog. For the last 2 weeks, I have been having computer

problems that make it hard for me to enjoy my work.  My whole computer will freeze not letting me to

even shut it down for hours sometimes. My time in SL has really become a nightmare with the constant

crashing, freezing, and things taking forever to rez. Thankfully today I logged in determined to work on

this post for Ms Sandie Saenz (owner and designer of FA CREATIONS) even if it took me forever to

complete... and it did! :P

SLIP | @ PhillipChbeeb & Renee Kester

A video shared by my daughter, EnJoY!

Wearing New Release from FA CREATIONS

GEORGIA OUTFIT

by Sandie Saenz (tysm Sandie ♥)

"Vintage blouses have grown in popularity and they are unique wardrobe items too!

This vintage-styled blouse has different brightly patterned cotton fabrics to choose from!

The simple and versatile Georgia blouse features a deep tuck in the front, and a loose back waist

and a full button-down. Combined with linen pants in matching colors you will look gorgeous!"

Choose the style you want by Mixing -or-Matching from the 6 Blouses & 6 Pant Texture selections 

via HUD (2 Belt / 2 Buckle Color Options Included)

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Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ Wow Skins & Shapes tysm ♥

Hair ~ Camilla by enVOGUE ~ Available at Cosmopolitan Bi-Weekly Event (Round 17/3 Info)  tysm ♥

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Heels ~ Nikki Wedges by [hh] ~ Available at Cosmopolitan Bi-Weekly Event (Round 17/3 Info)  tysm ♥

Necklace ~ Hanging Heart Necklace ~ AsHmOoT tysm ♥

Ring ~ Julia ~ Donna Flora

Nails ~ Sakura ~ ZOZ tysm ♥

Bag ~ rattan bag with scarf ~ Zenith tysm ♥

Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Med) ~ Ikon Eyes tysm ♥

Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty

Slink Hands & Feet tysm ♥

Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero tysm ♥

Pose one ~ Tasha 6 ~ Verocity tysm ♥

Location ~ Thistle Town Square (Moderate)

Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

Fay in Leather

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"Just be yourself.

Let people see the real,

imperfect,

flawed,

quirky,

weird,

beautiful,

magical person that you are."

-Mande Hale

Wearing New From

FA CREATIONS

FAY LEATHER JUMPSUIT

by Sandie Saenz

HUD Controlled For

12 Leather Color Options

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CREDITS

* Skin ~ Enya * Tan ~ Wow Skins & Shapes

* Hair ~ City Princess by Exile ~ C88

* Necklace ~ Alexandria ~ Indyra Originals

* Bag ~ Lila Tote ~ Indyra Originals

* Earrings & Bracelet ~ Flower ~ FineSmith

* Sunglasses ~ Retro ~ London People

Ring ~ Couture Diamond Heart ~ AngelRED

* Heels ~ Skylar Strappy Platforms ~ Hilly Haalan

* Eyes ~ Ardent * Clarity (Med) ~ Ikon Eyes

Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty

* Slink  Hands & Feet

* Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero

Location ~ Feel Beautiful (Moderate)

Model & Photographer ~ Lori Novo

THANKS!

❤

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Eyes ~ Clarity * Medium ~ IKON

* Tear ~ NXS Tattoos

Lashes ~ (No Longer Available) ~ Natural Beauty

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* Shape ~ Lori Novo ~ by Catero

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