Andrew Belle - All Those Pretty Lights

The wind blows through your hair

As you're walking people stare

Up the block and down the street to North King's highway

And there's a beating in my chest

And it's seeming to suggest

That before this day is through it might go my way

And so I sit back in my seat

I scribble down something that's sweet about a boy

A girl

An endless stretch of scenery

'Cause it's like falling to your knees before a stranger on the street

I did it just the other day

You should have seen me

Oh

And I wanna remember this night

And how my words never came out right

It's just my patience that keeps me alive

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

There's something to be said about the colors in your head

And how they mix to form the perfect shade of sadness

Not because of things I've done or any of the songs I've sung

It's just the story of our lives

We wish we had this

Oh

And I wanna remember this night

And how my words never came out right

It's just my patience that keeps me alive

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

And I remember we stayed up way past your bedtime

Up on the second floor

Down by my sliding door

Just innocent kids in a victimless crime

Trapped in a metaphor

Hoping for something more

And I wanna remember this night

And how my words never came out right

It's just my patience that keeps me alive

Oh

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

Oh

And I wanna remember this night

And how my words never came out right

It's just my patience that keeps me alive

Oh

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

In the sky

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

In the sky

Just like all those pretty lights

Just like all the pretty lights in the sky

It's 3:30 AM

On repeat tonight...

Justin Timberlake - Mirrors 

Aren't you somethin' to admire?

'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror

And I can't help but notice

You reflect in this heart of mine

If you ever feel alone and

The glare makes me hard to find

Just know that I'm always

Parallel on the other side

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul

I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go

Just put your hand on the glass

I'll be tryin' to pull you through

You just gotta be strong

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now

I'm lookin' right at the other half of me

The vacancy that sat in my heart

Is a space that now you hold

Show me how to fight for now

And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy

Comin' back here to you once I figured it out

You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me

I couldn't get any bigger

With anyone else beside of me

And now it's clear as this promise

That we're making two reflections into one

'Cause it's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

Aren't you somethin', an original

'Cause it doesn't seem merely a sample

And I can't help but stare, 'cause

I see truth somewhere in your eyes

I can't ever change without you

You reflect me, I love that about you

And if I could, I would look at us all the time

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul

I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go

Just put your hand on the glass

I'll be tryin' to pull you through

You just gotta be strong

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now

I'm lookin' right at the other half of me

The vacancy that sat in my heart

Is a space that now you hold

Show me how to fight for now

And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy

Comin' back here to you once I figured it out

You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me

I couldn't get any bigger

With anyone else beside of me

And now it's clear as this promise

That we're making two reflections into one

'Cause it's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

Yesterday is history

Tomorrow's a mystery

I can see you lookin' back at me

Keep your eyes on me

Baby, keep your eyes on me

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now

I'm lookin' right at the other half of me

The vacancy that sat in my heart

Is a space that now you hold

Show me how to fight for now (please show me, baby)

I'll tell you, baby, it was easy

Comin' back here to you once I figured it out

You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me

I couldn't get any bigger

With anyone else beside of me

And now it's clear as this promise

That we're making two reflections into one

'Cause it's like you're my mirror

My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

You are, you are the love of my life [x10]

Now you're the inspiration for this precious song

And I just wanna see your face light up since you put me on

So now I say goodbye to the old me, it's already gone

And I can't wait wait wait wait wait to get you home

Just to let you know, you are

You are, you are the love of my life [x8]

Girl you're my reflection, all I see is you

My reflection, in everything I do

You're my reflection and all I see is you

My reflection, in everything I do

You are, you are the love of my life [x16]

December 1st

Dear November,

I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I have a severe hatred for the month of November. 

Four years ago today, my dad died for the first time. Oddly enough, you can read that story on this blog. 

And every year since, we've celebrated his Live-aversary. I buy a cake and we celebrate. 

Except, there's no dad this year. Or cake. Or miracle to talk about. There's not much of anything. 

I haven't logged into SL in so long that I'm homeless now. Which is weird. My sis, Nina, lets me squat at her place. Which isn't so bad - I must be the best guest ever. I show up once every three months or so. 

Anyway. It's just a rambling post. Mostly because my mood matches the weather here in New York. It's rainy and dreary. And several shades of November sad. 

But. Thanksgiving is in two days. I'm cooking. And lots of people are worse off in life than I am. So I'll stop my bitching. 

Love you guys lots. Miss you all. Happy thanksgiving to everyone. 

X

Passenger: Let Her Go..

Well.  I'm a huge fan of haunting lyrics.

Well, you only need the light when it's burning low,
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow,
Only know you love her when you let her go.

Only know you've been high when your'e feeling low,
Only hate the road when you're missing home.
Only know you love her when you let her go,
And you let her go.

Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you'll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast

You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you'll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies

But you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

Staring at the ceiling in the dark
Same old empty feeling in your heart
'Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast

Well you see her when you fall asleep
But never to touch and never to keep
'Cause you loved her too much and you dived too deep

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go
Ooooh ooooh ooooh

And you let her go
Ooooh ooooh ooooh

Well you let her go

'Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

'Cause you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

And you let her go

Goodnight My Sweet Love

It's with the heaviest of hearts that I let you all know that my dad passed away on Thursday.  He has been very sick for the last two months and in and out of the hospital. His liver was compromised by the cancer, and failed him. 

I don't even have words to convey how heartbroken I am. I miss him so very much every minute of every day.  He was the most amazing father I could have ever asked for. He was kind, generous, sweet, funny and loving. 

I wish him nothing but peace and love and light.  And if he can, I hope he watches over me from above as he always did in life. 

A lot of you have been on this long journey with myself and my dad - and you all know it was a hard one. But we were blessed with three more years than we expected.  I can't thank you all enough for your love and support over these last few years - you'll never know how much it truly meant to me. 

Thank you. 

This was the last sunrise we watched together from his hospital bed.  It seemed so beautiful at the time - and now, it is even more beautiful to me because I'll never be able to do this again with him. 

Cheryl

I Am An Ally

An Old Porch...

Sometimes, it's best to sit on an old porch and be reminded of who you are and where you're going. 

Good friends always do that. 

Funny how some porches never change. 

This Week's Lipstick Obsession

NARS - Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Damned

Makes me feel like A character in True Blood. :)

Happy Sunday!

Summer Body? Try Every Day Body...

Since I pulled the tendons in my feet, running won't be an option for a little while. So I joined the gym to hit the ski machine, bike and weights.

I have to say, I did kinda miss the gym. Now I go at about 9 every night...so it's not terribly crowded. Maybe it's the change in routine I like too.

So, my friends..I encourage you to live healthy. Eat right and work out. If you smoke, maybe you should consider quitting...cut back on the booze. Add some years back onto your life.

Hope all is well with you all. Lots of love and light to you and yours.