Moon River and Me...As Time Goes By.

Can't take Manhattan out of a girl. Even when the girl lives 3000 miles away from the splendid island.

What could be a better 'night in' alone than listening to Moon River over and over again, seeing Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany's over and over again, pouring Merlot over and over again into this antique crystal glass and...thinking nothing but living in the moment. Just like when I was in my New York apartment again. Aahh. It's great to be alone sometimes.

So I have been living in my new 1920s, NY-style apartment in this little happy town for over than three weeks now and am loving it every moment. Not only that it also has this cute castle-y roof on the top (of which I just realized today), the right-outside-the-window fire escape (of where I can waive at the Hollywood sign) and deep in character including the creeking sound of the stairs when you step on them, but it also has the ambiance of the ever-so-adorable classic-movies scene. Or, is it because I have been watching too much of those classic movies again? I mean, really, I think I am a girl stuck in the 50s.

Can't take classics out of me. Classic girl in search for a classic life. With all the classic hopes. And classic heartbreaks to go through. Classic story of me.

"Oh dreammaker, you heartbreaker, whereever you're going I'm going your way..." (ok, I don't think I'm stalking anyone...anymore. ha ha)

So here's the real classic of me. Put me in all of those girly vintage dresses. I adore Audrey Hepburn. I wish I had all of her clothes from Breakfast at Tiffany's...or Funny Face...or Roman Holiday...or Sabrina...If only I could talk as divine as she did. (I would probably scare more people).

At times like this hour when my mind is drifting off (and heavy from the grapes drip) to how I ended up back in the city that sometimes sleeps sometimes never, what a year has this been for me but one thing that keeps me alive and feliz...I am thankful every moment for having all the great friends, especially, girlfriends I have in my life. Without them this moon river journey would drift me away from wisdom...

And as time goes by,....you (and I) must remember this:

A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh...
The fundamental things still apply.

And no matter how you feel...the facts of life keep moving on...

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny

It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by...

Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

I love my little happy town Los Feliz. Encontré mi felicidad en usted. (I found my happiness in you!)

Comments

[Lucy in the Sky]

Ola Miss D neighbor (not next door neighbor more like next city neighbor that is)...
Glad you are embracing Los Feliz...it definitely is not NY but it's got a heart of its own. Hope you are enjoying your weekend... it seems like the theme of this weekend is to take care of ourselves first.
Much love for you..and I will see you soon!

[Dian]

Darling Lucy! Thank you for the well comment:) I miss you my next city neighbor! Yes, the theme for this weekend is definitely what we need...to keep the beauty shine ha ha ha! Much love for you too and yes, see you in an L.A. minute!