free counters We welcome newcomers!

Remember: if you participate with us, please link to and mention us in your post.

Monday, 5 October 2015

M is for Melody

Hello and good morning, -afternoon, -evening, dear people who participate is this wonderful photomeme, which is a joy to me, week after week, after week. Always curious to what everyone of you comes up with ;-)



This week's challenging letter is M.


Today I want to tell you about where M stands for with me. First of all, my (nick-)name of course, Being Melody. This name was given to me by a dear fellow musician who sadly enough, passed away many years ago already, but who I think of almost every day. 

Melody... not only a name but a musical term also. In the past I sang, I danced and I've made music and I loved it! Performing was my greatest passion, My health no longer allows that for many years now but visiting shows, watching, hearing and feeling it in every bone in my body makes me feel free and happy, truly free and happy.  I love it very much when i see someone performing with every inch of his body, putting his soul into every second of that performance. 

After some very, very difficult years I crawled up, took back the control over my life in my hands again and literally made the choice to embrace life and live it to the max. A couple of days after I made that decision I went to a tattoo shop in my hometown and got me this tattoo. I do not like tattoos with names  or other text  but this text says it all, to me. The two letters included are the first letters of the names of my two children, they are my most loved and precious 'possessions'.  

So to all of you...... Carpe Diem in the most beautiful way possible for each and everyone of you! 

♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ 
***


Posted by at
Labels: ,

35 comments:

  1. Leslie:5 October 2015 at 22:07

    What a marvelous and magnificent introduction to this week's ABCW!!!! Wishing you well, Melody!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown6 October 2015 at 04:50

      Thank you Leslie, for your sweet comment !!

      Delete
  2. Hema6 October 2015 at 03:30

    Awesome introduction..

    ReplyDelete
  3. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...6 October 2015 at 07:03

    Great introduction - we can use it again for "I" - Inspiring!!! Have a great week and thanks to the entire ABCWednesday team for making this such a wonderful place to rest, visit, and seize the day!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Reader Wil6 October 2015 at 07:33

    You are a true melodious lady! Thanks for this introduction. It is a lovely story about the tattoos.
    Wil, ABCW Team

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown6 October 2015 at 07:59

      ;-) Thank you Wil... you're welcome ofcourse ;-)

      Delete
  5. Trubes6 October 2015 at 08:10

    Interesting to read about your tattoo, I don't think I would be so brave.
    I can emphasise with you when illness etc can stop you doing the things you love most,
    I too have moved on to other gentle activities since an illness knocked me sideways!
    Maybe I should get that tattoo,
    I rather fancy a butterfly !
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team,

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown6 October 2015 at 09:33

      Getting a tattoo is much less painfull then most people say!

      Life in general can be quit challenging... indeed... but like you, i never give up... because its worth it to go on.

      Yes maybe you should.... just travel overhere, i'll accompany you and hold your hand if needed ;-)

      Delete
  6. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA6 October 2015 at 18:08

    Although the chances of me ever getting a tattoo are slim to none, I've always been fascinated by the stories behind those who wear them. As an artist, I also appreciate their beauty. I even chose to review a book about them on Amazon, and I loved it! Anyway, your story really touched me, because I've always believed that life is what we make of it. Here's a cyber toast to your choice to embrace life with all its blessings, as well as its downs, my friend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:50

      Your first line made me smile.... i always said the same ;-) I was 45 already when i got it....

      Thank you for your lovely comment, i take it in my heart and keep it there.

      Delete
  7. Alexa6 October 2015 at 21:13

    I like your tattoo and what it means to you. (I got my first—and only!—tattoo when I was 50.)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:51

      Thank you Alexa... i was 45 ... and it will be and stay my only one.

      Delete
  8. Forgetfulone6 October 2015 at 21:15

    Melody - such positive connotations associated with that name. Great post!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:51

      Thank you Forgetfulone... nice to read that it reminds you of possitive things.

      Delete
    2. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:52

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Delete
  9. Gattina6 October 2015 at 23:04

    It is never too late to start from scratch !

    ReplyDelete
  10. Melbourne Australia Photos7 October 2015 at 05:45

    As a musician, I can appreciate your Melody :-)
    My "M" stands for my home city: MELBOURNE!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:53

      ;-) i thought as much

      Your entry for M is a great one to...

      Delete
  11. My Desktop Daily7 October 2015 at 06:02

    Thanks for hosting!
    My "M" is for MOON

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:53

      Your welcome Nick!

      I visited you already, i loved it. thank you!

      Delete
  12. Dina7 October 2015 at 09:23

    Thanks for sharing your inspiring story, Melody. Shalom to you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:56

      You're welcome Dina, shalom to you too!

      Delete
  13. fredamans7 October 2015 at 10:24

    I love your tattoo, Melody! Having 8 myself, I love the sentiment behind it. :-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown7 October 2015 at 12:57

      Thank you Freda... i know ;-) .... i only have one and i don't think that will change... but one never knows do we....

      Delete
  14. Su-sieee! Mac7 October 2015 at 10:55

    You go, Melody!! Whooo-hoooo!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Suzy10 October 2015 at 00:04

    Melody is such a sweet and pretty name. Carpe Diem is one of my favourite phrases - but so often we fail to cease the day.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown10 October 2015 at 03:39

      I think so too Suzy... yes, mine as well... some days indeed are difficult, it seems even impossible, to cease them... but if one does, it releases a feeling in the soul of richness.

      Delete
  16. Obsessivemom12 October 2015 at 01:27

    That's a touching post. Thank you for sharing a bit of you with us.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown15 October 2015 at 08:11

      thank you Tulika for your nice comment.

      You're welcome ofcourse ;-)

      Delete
  17. Priya13 October 2015 at 03:22

    Love your name Melody! and that one lovely post :)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)