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Christmas Light Sync to Music?  How?

If you are reading this article, you must have googled the keyword, “Christmas light show.”  You probably also found many videos of great Christmas light show that synchronize perfectly with various pop songs.  If you want your own lights to flash to the tunes of your favorite music, then you must make a plan and get the right types of equipment for your light show set up.  You need to spend a lot of time, lighting and tools to complete it to ensure the end result is awesome.  Here are the 10 steps to your light show set up:

  1. Decide your light show scale
  2. Prepare your light show equipment
  3. Obtain a control system
  4. Acquire outside assistance
  5. Design your display
  6. Program your show
  7. Let them hear you
  8. Get powered up
  9. Publicize
  10. Maintain your display

1.

Decide your light show scale

When planning a light show, one of the first steps is to determine how many channels your show requires and what lighting elements will be controlled by each channel. Decide how your lights show scale is important.  You can either choose a specific highlight spot of your house or choose to light up your entire house.   While you are planning the scale of your light show, you need to understand following set up concepts:

  • Know your Channel number requirements.
  • A channel is a unit of lights that can be controlled individually.  The flash of a string of Christmas light is controlled by one channel.
  • All the lights in a channel work as a single unit. Unfortunately, you can’t flash an individual light bulb.  However, you can control the flashing speed and frequency to match your music categories.
  • For an entire house set up, you may need up to 64 channels.  Any bigger than that, you might need a professional to assist you.
  • A medium-size house typically needs 32 channels to set up.
  • A small scale like your garage, your front door, or your living room tree area, you can consider using our TapTap for simple (still professional) set up.

2. Prepare your light show equipment

Once you decided the scale of your light show, now you will need to prepare for the equipment, specifically, the Christmas lights.   The best time to purchase your Christmas light would be after Christmas, usually the price fall to 20-30% of the regular price.  However, you can always check out online deals on Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, K-Mart for special sales.    Your total list of equipment includes:

  • Christmas Lights
  • Light Control System
  • Software System
  • Sound System

LED Christmas Lights

In addition, we would also recommend you choosing LED Christmas lights for several benefits. Most people know that LED Christmas lights save a lot of electricity but there are many more reasons to consider making the switch.

Connect More Light Strings

You can typically connect 8 to 10 times more LED light strings together end to end while only using one plug outlet. Most traditional Christmas mini lights allow you to connect only 4 or 5 sets end to end, but with many LED mini light strings you can connect 40 to 50+ together depending on the light count. This makes decorating large Christmas displays far easier.

Cool to the Touch

LEDs produce next to no heat, which means they’re always cool to the touch and safe for children and animals to be around all season.

Visually Unparalleled

LED bulbs produce a brighter more vivid light than traditional incandescent bulbs. The light output is stunning and one of the most complimented aspects of LED lights in customer reviews!

Incredibly Long Life

Many LED light sets are rated to last tens of thousands of hours, which is well beyond a traditional set of incandescent mini lights that typically may last only a season or two.

Advanced Technology, Innovative Designs

LEDs are available in a kaleidoscope of colors and several varieties even feature unique light display capabilities such as being dimmable and color changing. The newest RGB LEDs are even capable of thousands of light color combinations!

LED lights are much easier to use for large Christmas displays, they are safer, they last longer, they produce more vivid color and use up to 90% less energy. Now you know why so many people have already made the switch.

3. Obtain a light show control system.

When it comes to a control system, you have 3 options based on your knowledge and budget:

  1. A fully built system
  2. A kit
  3. A DIY control system

I. A fully built light show system

A fully built system is a system that made and tested out of the box.   It costs you about $20 – $25 per channel. A fully built system can be purchased from various online stores.   If you are the following type of person, you should go for this because it saves you a lot of time!

  • Those do not want to do any electrical work.
  • Those who have no idea of where to start.

II.  A light show Kit

A light show kit is s starter kit that functions almost the same as the system.  It costs from $15 or so per channel, but it’s pretty much the same thing as a fully built product.   The only difference that I can think off is the enclosure, and it is very simple to place an electronics board in an enclosure.

  • A great option if you’re looking to save money.
  • You can pretty much purchase all the parts from the online store now, including the bare circuit board and the parts.
  • Require minor work and customization.

III. A DIY Light Show control system (DIY KIT)

A DIY system costs roughly $5 per channel and up. The price depends on how much you actually do yourself. A system consists of a controller, which communicates with your computer, and solid-state relays (SSRs), which actually switch the lights. SSRs can be bought or made yourself.

  • Budget saver
  • Requires lots of time on hardware
  • Total customization
  • For those who enjoy the engineering process!

4. Get the right Light Show Software.

The light show software breaks the song into segments, allowing you to program each channel of light to either fade, twinkle or turn on and off in each section.  Most of us are not software programmers; therefore, getting software for your light show system is essential.  There are a few venders that provide excellent services, and some software can be free when you purchase the whole package.  Here are some of the current software options you should consider!

Free source: 

  • Vixen is a free, open-source software for Christmas lighting.  If you’re just starting out, and are not looking into detail perfection, then Vixen may be a good starting option for you.
  • xLights is a popular Christmas sequencing program for the “DIY” community.  It is open source like Vixen. xLights has a strong passionate community behind it, and you can see that the developers are constantly improving the functions of the software.  The only downside that xLights requires some learning curve.  For those who want to be professional in the light show community, xLights is the best and most often updated program for now.
  • Light-O-Rama provides is a paid program.  To me personally, it is a bit expensive for “once-a-year” use.  To me, the set up is a bit complex and difficult too.  

Note, if you are a tech-wizard who wish to program the whole thing yourself, you might not be able to have the option for pre-built products, as most of the brand products are closed-source and hard to be compatable with the others.

 

Quick reminder!  Making a total DIY system is fun, but for beginners, it’s a lot of electronic troubles.   If you are building a small scale fun light show.  You should check out TapTap, a 6 channel christmas light controller.  It even has a built in AI that builds the light show for you.  And it can synchronize with Asante GV- The smart garage door opener!

5. Design your display, Light Styles & Decorating Ideas

Design the actual outside portion of your display. Common elements to include the following types of lights & locations:

  • Mini lights or net lights display – windows, bushes & walls
  • Icicle lights or c-series display – roof and ceiling design
  • Mini Trees / Tomato cages display – animated tree display
  • A Mega Tree display – large animated tree display
  • Wireframes display – 2D or 3D in shape, animated display
  • Blow molds display – yard corner display
  • C9 Christmas Lights Display – outdoor, sideway display
Mini lights or net lights display

Mini lights or net lights usually go on landscaping, such as bushes, windows and a large area of walls.

Icicle lights or c-series lights display.

Icicle lights or c-series lights usually go on the roof and ceiling area.

Mini Trees / Tomato cages display.

Mini Trees / Tomato cages wrapped in lights of one or multiple colors.  Arranged in a line or a triangle, they are very useful in an animated display.

A Mega Tree display

A Mega Tree usually consists of a large pole with lights extending from the top to a large ring around the base. Again, it is very useful in animation.

Wireframes display

Wireframes Christmas displays are metal frames with lights attached.  It can be either 2D or 3D in shape.

Blow molds display

Blow molds are plastic lighted sculptures of deer, Santas, etc. They are usually placed throughout the yard.

C9 Christmas Lights Display

C9 Lights are bulbous, colorful lights that usually go on the yard perimeter.

 

6. Program your show

Program your light show is time-consuming!  This process includes your music of choice, which node should sync with which light string, and how long should your display be.   The traditional programing can take up to a few months.  The more your channels are, the more complicated your show is.

Taptap II includes a built-in AI that can help you generate a sync song automatically.  The AI itself will save you lots of time in managing your display.

7. Speaker Options

Okay, now let’s talk about the speaker of choices.  If you have a large scale light display, you will need to make sure that your speakers are good enough for the area to hear, but you also need to be mindful of your neighbors.  Speakers playing the same music over and over again will sometimes drive the neighbors crazy.

If you noticed that your neighbor might not be too happy about the light show music, you will need to broadcast over an FM frequency. 

There are many outdoor speakers, make sure the speaker you use is dusk resist and water resist.  Once the speaker is set, Respectfully inform your neighbors of your plan to create a light show display.   Stick to a single showing at the top of the hour, once or twice a night. Once your neighbor knows your display schedule, you should be okay with the light display.  My trick is to include their favorite songs into your display list and make it a group project.

8. Promote your light show work

Finally, your light show is ready.  If this is your first time putting the light show together, you would need someone to spread your work and build a good reputation for you. Here are some steps we recommend you from easy to professional:

  1. The easiest is always, putting a sign in your yard.  Stating your light show playtime, FM frequency, etc.
  2. Let your friends, neighbors, and work buddies know about your display time
  3. Put your show online through social media, facebook, Instagram, etc.  Make sure you put your light show location, broadcasting time and keyword search into the video titles (SEO)
  4. Build a website, do SEO.  Make it a family tradition.
  5. Go into competitions. Such as “The Great Christmas Light Fight”

Again, inform your neighbors that you are publicizing your display. They’ll be much more accommodating if they know your plan to attract attention from around the neighborhood.

Finally, Enjoy your work and holidays!!

Additional Tips

  • Try to manage your time.  Setting up a light show is time-consuming.  To manage things effectively, try to research all kinds of information online and manage the time well.  Check each light strings before you set up the display as well.
  • Be careful with the electronics.  Make sure you research the information regards to electronic works.  You may watch some YouTube tutorials for a step by step guide.
  • Check out the free forums.  If you plan to make it a big show, try to join the community and check out other peoples design and ideas.
  • Talk to neighbors, police, and your homeowner’s association about possible issues with traffic flow, noise, etc. It is much easier to prevent problems than to correct them. However, make sure they understand that there might be problems, not that there will be problems. People need to know what to expect, but don’t stress things so that they shut you down before you even start up your display!
  • FPGAs make fantastic custom control devices, which can hook between an RS232 connection on a PC and a relay board for the lights. An entry-level Spartan 3e Xilinx demo board is around $150.
  • Safety is always the number one rule. If your neighborhood has a lot of pets and kids, make sure your set is kids and pet-friendly to avoid any injuries.

How to Sync Your Christmas Lights to Music

With our expert's advice, your holiday display will embody the sights and sounds of the season.  

Nashia Baker, Associate Digital Editor at Martha Stewart

By Nashia Baker November 05, 2020

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Christmas home with festive holiday lighting and snow

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When Christmas nears each year, those ready to celebrate begin to decorate their homes—especially in lights. "Lighting is a game-changer when it comes to the aesthetic of your home, and Christmas lights are no different," says Caroline Harmon, Lowe's trend and style expert. "Adding a touch of string lights to your home will brighten your space and make it feel cozier." And one way to add even more of a memorable touch to your décor is by synchronizing your Christmas lights to festive music for the holidays—whether you decide to have an indoor or outdoor display. Ahead, we asked an expert for his insight into making your music and light show come together in perfect harmony.

Set up a light system with software.

According to Gary McCoy—a Lowe's store manager in Charlotte, North Carolina—the first step when planning your holiday light show is to decide how you want to show the lights themselves: either in a small area inside your home or on your house's façade.  "The light show will ultimately be controlled in channels, which is a unit of lights that can be controlled individually, so keep this in mind as you plan the scope of your show," he explains. "If this is your first show, 30 to 60 channels are a good size to start considering the many steps it takes to initiate setup."

Next, make sure to stock up on lights, McCoy notes—whether you go with classic lights or ones that vary in color and size is entirely up to you. After this, you will need a control system to bring everything together and run the effects and colors, like the Gemmy Orchestra of Lights ($19.98, lowes.com). "There are also fully built systems, light kits, and DIY systems that you can consider to control your light show," he adds. "Depending on what system you choose, you will need to identify a compatible software program (you can download this from an app store) as a part of the control system to help you control the music and coordinate your light show. " After you've chosen your control system and software program, you now get to pick out the music and how you want the lights to respond to the tunes. McCoy does suggest giving yourself time (about a few weeks) to get this step down as the programming alone can be time-consuming.

Stay safe when syncing.

While creating a light show is a fun process, don't forget your safety when putting this all together. McCoy advises to check for broken lights or any damage from the weather each morning. "This will keep your display fully operational and [will help you] avoid any hazards that could result from broken lights or exposed electrical wires," the expert adds. "Additionally, when setting up your outdoor display, make sure your home has enough outside power to run your lights—a typical mini light strand will draw about 1/3 amp." Even though outdoor lights can generally be left on 24/7 and have an average lifespan of 1,000 hours—McCoy recommends consulting with a professional if you aren't sure if your home has enough outside power for a long-term light and music display. "As a starting point, understanding the amperage allowed for your breaker will provide insight into how much power the unit can handle," he shares. "But keep in mind that it's important to understand if the breaker is powering anything additional in your home, which is where an electrician can support."

Keep lighting festive.

As the holidays are filled with cheer, this time could be perfect to personalize and dress up your home to speak to the season. "While classic holiday string lights are a go-to option, icicle lights—like the GE StayBright White Mini LED Plug-In Christmas Icicle Lights ($14.98, lowes.com)—are a fun way to brighten up a wall or add curb appeal to your front porch," Harmon shares. She adds that rope lights—such as the GE StayBright Multicolor Integrated LED Plug-In Christmas Rope Lights ($29.98, lowes.com)—are also great for the outdoors since they can move and extend to shape of your display. To give even more of a festive feel to your lights, Harmon recommends connecting your music to a music conductor speaker—like the Sonos One SL speaker ($179, amazon. com).

Lastly, you should also keep courtesy at the forefront with your entire musical light display since you and your neighbors are likely spending more time at home than usual. "The best way to give passersby the opportunity to listen to your coordinated light show is by broadcasting over an FM frequency," McCoy says, "instead of playing the music out loud in your yard on repeat."

Christmas and New Year in Madrid in 2022

As Christmas trees and decorations light up the streets and squares, Madrid celebrates everyone's favorite holiday with a program filled with cultural and entertainment events.

  • Are you going to Madrid for Christmas? Stay close to Plaza Mayor Market. in these top hotels. Consider one example on the platform of Petit Palace Chueca with excellent breakfast options and large balconies in most rooms.

December bank holiday in Spain

  • Christmas starts early in Madrid, with the December weekend, which includes two national holidays. 6th (Constitution Day) and 8th (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) . Known as the Feast of the Bridge, most Spaniards take a day off between weekends and party all weekend long. Popular gay events include Mad Bear Madrid Weekend.

Plaza Mayor Christmas Market

  • Every year around Christmas, Madrid's Main Square turns into a sprawling market with 104 stalls filled with nativity scenes, musical instruments, toys and jokes.
  • Organized by the Plaza Mayor Christmas Market Association, this centennial fair is one of the city's most beloved traditions.
  • 104 stalls run by individual vendors sell Christmas favorites: figurines to make your own nativity scenes, Christmas decorations and fun gifts.
  • The Plaza Mayor Christmas Market is open from 10am to 9pm (Fridays, Saturdays and holiday eves it's open until 9pm).
  • Enjoy the life of luxury in Madrid 1915 Private suites, for an "exceptional" stay with spacious apartments ideal for a holiday getaway, just a few steps from the markets.

Plaza de Santa Cruz Christmas Market

  • If the Plaza Mayor is very crowded, go to the Plaza de Santa Cruz or Plaza del Carmen located nearby. Take a ride on the vintage carousel, which runs until early January. Make sure you buy your own belen. This is a wonderful souvenir that will always remind you of your special Christmas in Madrid.
  • Nativity scene or Belém (Spanish for Bethlehem) has a special meaning in Spain. Each family has its own unique. The size and complexity range from a simple three figures to an entire city with rivers, lights and hundreds of figures.

Giant light ball

  • November 26 - January 7, 2022 The giant light ball at the iconic Metropolis Building is the return of one of last Christmas's biggest hits: an impressive three-dimensional light ball with a diameter of 3 meters and a weight of seven tons, equipped with 12 LED lights at the intersection of the streets Calle Alcala and Gran Via, right in front of the Metropolis building.
  • Sphere Light lets you program and synchronize light and sound to create an impressive pixel display session that plays in a loop.
  • Stay on Gran Via, one of the city's most famous streets, close to all major attractions and only 8 minutes walk from gay bars and clubs. The h20 Boutique Hotel offers bright and spacious rooms in a beautiful location, our best 4-star hotel in Madrid.

Joy of the World

  • Over 12,000 square meters of open space and 10,000 square meters inside Hall 3 at IFEMA MADRID has been transformed to combine traditional events with the latest technology for a Celebration of Joy to the World.
  • Events include a market with stalls selling sweets, clothing and Christmas-related products, an ice rink and slide, a Christmas carousel, a nativity scene, parades and a 35-meter LED Christmas tree, the tallest in Europe.

New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol

  • On the evening of December 31, all televisions in Spain light up with the image of Puerta del Sol. Thousands of people flock to the square to celebrate the New Year and eat 12 lucky grapes under the twelve chimes of the real Casa de Correos clock.
  • This year's innovations include the illumination of the Real Casa de Correos, which hosts the Madrid City Hall light show, fireworks and a confetti show right after the New Year's chimes.

gay new year events

  • We Party New Year's Eve is one of Europe's hottest gay celebrations, featuring world-class DJs and great stage production at some of the city's best clubs. Check out the entire program.
  • Stay at Room Mate Oscar in the heart of the gay neighborhood. This hotel is popular during major gay events, including the New Years Festival.

Other popular weekly parties will host New Year's Eve events during the holiday season, including:

  • MARTA CARINHO - Two floors, several rooms. Coffee, drinks, food, an extensive cocktail menu with DJs, live music and lots of fun. C / Silva, 4
  • LA BOITE - Sundays: El Club de las Domingas is waiting for you, ready to make you dance to the best commercial pop music and entertain with original and unusual shows. C / Tetuán, 27
  • DLRO LIVE - A nightclub offering a different show every day of the week. Listen to pop music and commercial music so you can't stop dancing. C / Pelayo, 59
  • VUELVETE LOCA - If you like drag scene and pop music, you should visit this place where you can dance the night away. C / Ortaleza, 43
  • LL BAR - Part of the scene for over 25 years, this bar offers daily drag shows that will leave you hooked. C / Pelayo, 11
  • CLUSTER - Every Saturday: for lovers of house music and techno. You will find an impressive stage in the old theatre, huge LED lights and the most avant-garde laser show. C / Covarrubias, 42
  • BEARBIE - Every Friday and Saturday pop music and disco at the Chueca Bear Club. Plaza Pedro Zerolo, 2

If you don't want to go clubbing, head to Chueca, the city's gay district, where the streets are full of New Year's Eve revelers and party-goers. The area is one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant places in Madrid. Renamed in 2015 in honor of the late Spanish LGBTI+ activist, Plaza de Chueca and Plaza de Pedro Zerolo are the heart of the area.

Calle Fuencarral, Malasaña and Saleas, neighboring areas, join forces with Chueca to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. For example, Fuencarral Street is known as one of the city's most popular shopping districts, Malasaña is a meeting place for the most innovative creatives, and Salesas represents a chic bohemian spirit and is an elegant district of the capital.

Restaurants

Many people in Madrid celebrate the New Year with a long and delicious dinner. Reservations must be made in advance. Here are some of our top recommendations in the city, from brunch to light snacks, from traditional meals to something special.

  • Brunch, try the Zafyro Cafe Club with an eclectic mix of options as well as plenty of eye candy.
  • Tapas, visit La Tape - Traditional Spanish - crowded, crazy, great beer.
  • Los Chuchis - Amazing mix and even some Spanish style homemade food - sausages and shepherd's pie - fun.
  • Rustic - Right in the heart of Chueca - close to the bars - amazing Spanish BBQ.
  • Lardi - It's a bit trendy but the best transitional Spanish food
  • Cada Alberto, Goldilocks would say it's just right - not too fussy, but not too witty either.
  • Restaurant Casa Benigna - Amazing paella with a real quirky atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious hot chocolate, churros and other treats.

  • Full-time San Ginés Chocolatier If you come to Madrid, be sure to try the delicious hot chocolate con churros. Try their Turrón, a homemade Spanish chocolate bar with honey, egg white and pine nuts or almonds.

January 5 - Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos

  • Spaniards believe that Melchior, Gaspard and Balthazar are responsible for Christmas gifts, not Santa Claus. Cabalgata de Los Magos is celebrated every year on the evening of January 5th. A massive parade is taking place in Madrid, and all the while, children are rushing to catch the candy that has been dropped from the floats. The centerpieces of the parade are three elaborately decorated dais, on which are Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men).
  • Parade route (from about 6.30:9to XNUMX: XNUMX: Paseo de la Castellana (corner of Nuevos Ministerios of Plaza San Juan de la Cruz) - Paseo de la Castellana - Plaza del Doctor Gregorio Marañon - Paseo de la -Castellana - Glorieta de Emilio Castelar - Paseo de la Castellana - Plaza de Colon - Paseo de Recoletos - Plaza de Cibeles (End of the Parade).

Skating

Madrid has several ice skating rinks built especially for Christmas celebrations. They all open early in the morning and usually close at 10:00 AM.

  • Galería de Cristal inside the CentroCentro, the city council located in the Plaza de Cibeles.
  • Pista de chielo by Javier Fernandez in the Plaza de Asca.
  • Pista de hielo Villa de Vallecas on Paseo Federico García Lorca (Villa de Vallecas metro station).
  • Pista de hielo Puente de Vallecas at the Entrevías-Asamblea de Madrid Renfe station.
  • Palacio de Hielo Dreams at Calle Silvano, 77 (Canillas metro station).

Naviluz, Christmas Bus

  • This year, the Naviluz returns, the Christmas bus that takes passengers through some of Madrid's most emblematic streets to showcase the city's beautiful Christmas lights. From November 26 to January 6, 2022, the bus runs several times a day.
  • The trip lasts about 50 minutes, buses run every 10 minutes from 6:11 am to 6:11 pm (Sun-Thursday) and from 6:11 pm to midnight (Fri-Sat and public holidays).
  • This year the itinerary is: Plaza Colón (next to the Gardens of Discovery) - C / Serrano - Plaza de la Independencia - Plaza de Cibeles - C / Alcalá - Gran Vía - C / de los Reyes - C / Maestro Guerrero - C / San Leonardo - Plaza de España - C / Gran Vía - C / Alcalá - Plaza de Cibeles - Plaza de la Independencia - C / Alcalá - C / Velázquez - C / Ortega y Gasset - C / Serrano to corner C / Goya.

Recommended hotels in Madrid

The following hotels are close to the city's main attractions and gay bars.

NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, h20 Villa de la Reina

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Where are we staying!

Room Mate Oscar in Chueca gay area
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Yes.

Snowflakes. First one, fervently circling, landed right on the tip of my nose, then another, and after a few moments everything around shone from the dance of dazzling white ice crystals. Here it is.

- Look at the sky. What do you see? ' came a familiar voice behind him. The very first impulse was to raise one's head and make sure that this was not a mirage or a hallucination, but the words themselves fell out of the tongue, supporting this game:

- I see clouds. But snowflakes interfere, climb into the nose and eyes.

– You see, it’s negative again – dark clouds, snowflakes get in the way, it’s cold to lie down, this moron dug in, – there was a mocking answer, – And I see lovely cotton clouds and millions of unique snowflakes, unlike one another. And next to me right now is the most amazing girl I've ever met. See the difference, Izzy?

“Now I see,” I answered in a voice trembling with tears. These same words, one to one, we said to each other some two weeks ago, lying in the snow and counting the stars. Everything fell into place, magically laid out on the shelves, as if there was no parting. Slowly looking up, I smiled through my tears: towering over me was a smiling archangel.

In disbelief of my own eyes, I stretched out my hand with an effort, and in a few moments I found myself in the safe hands of Gabriel, flushed with frost or excitement. Imagine the man's surprise when, instead of throwing myself into his arms, I attacked him almost with my fists:

– Oh, you're such a beast, what was that all about?! - shouting at the top of my hoarse voice, I beat the feathered one, putting all my anger into the blows. For any other representative of the allegedly stronger sex, this could have ended tragically, but I was lucky with the reinforced concrete chosen one. “Who gave you permission to control my brains, you asshole of heaven? Or have you not pulled out feathers for a long time and you miss the thrill?!

“Isabel, can you…” Gabriel tried to calm me down, catching my arms and pulling me to him, but I stubbornly floundered, not letting him say a word.

- No, it can't! You feathered bastard, and if I were completely crazy ?!

– But now you are a real standard of sanity and mental balance, – he sighed wearily, dodging another slap on the back of the head.

– Am I psychic?

– Yes, I didn’t mean that, and in general…

– I don’t care about your “generally”! I now have a psychological trauma for the rest of my life, and he also dares to joke. You are a mountain goat, not an archangel, and your soul is black, like Malevich's fantasy!

– Would you like to arrange a dispute about the art of Kazimir Severinovich?

- I don't want anything. And stop smiling. I thought I was going crazy, but did you have fun here or what?

“Of course, I had a lot of fun watching you purr pretty with another man, even one I created,” he replied in an offended tone, which made me feel a nasty pang of conscience. I'm a fool, that's who: Gabe is still back, and I'm trying to fight him and throw tantrums. Shrugging, I timidly hugged him.

- I'm sorry. Probably not what you were expecting.

- Yeah. Who knew that everything would unfold so quickly? Usually such tricks work out for me without much effort.

“It's just that you didn't take into account one small detail.” Breaking away from the hug, I looked into my native hazel eyes, which reflected the Christmas lights of Boston.

- Which one?

Smiling softly, I got up on my toes and whispered directly into the man’s ear:

– No magic and angelic tricks will be enough to make me forget you, – having finished speaking, I pulled away and shoved the taken aback archangel into the room, continuing to push him towards the middle of the room .


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