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She's a "Scrape", half "Square" half "Drape".

2012-02-02T17:42:00.000-05:00

I've been incredibly busy since school started. Right off the bat I had art projects that took up a lot of my energy and time. My illustration professor did this purposefully and he wanted to see what level we were at in production. We had two weeks to create drafts and sketches and then a final piece. Once I was working on my final piece I couldn't stop. I was so immersed into working on it,

A very plain Sunday, and that's alright.

2012-01-22T12:58:00.000-05:00

Another commission finished and I'm moving onto more. I'm starting to get used to my new paint brush and can control how thin the strokes are painted. Thin strokes are key for faceups, and it's torture when you place the brush on the face, lose control of the brush, and sweep a huge, thick line right across an eyebrow. Control is the goal. Just have to keep working on more faces! The rest of the

More music by me.

2012-01-20T00:30:00.000-05:00

I made a cover of Lisa Hannigan's Little Bird. Please listen! Thank you if you do. :) Little Bird (cover) by The Take Heart Endeavor

Sounds of January.

2012-01-18T23:50:00.001-05:00

I started the spring semester this past Tuesday, and I must say I'm pretty excited to be an art major. Phew, I chose correctly, and I'm pretty much dead sure about that. Took me a 5 year break to be certain, but onward now! I wanted to get completed as quickly as possible, so I'm looking into either adding another class to my schedule, or taking on an internship and taking classes in the summer.

Long awaited trips.

2012-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:00

I was finally able to take a trip to Mitsuwa this passed Tuesday with my friends from college. I hadn't been there in quite some time, so it was lovely to go back and also hang out with some of my favorite people. Ahh and the ramen and dessert was the best part. Right now I'm getting ready to paint Svgjen and Cha1n's commissions. Then I have to get ready for my train ride tomorrow. :)

Hey freckle face!

2012-01-09T02:31:00.000-05:00

Did I mention how much I love doing freckles on dolls? I think it gives a doll deep character just by adding them. It also makes me miss my freckled faced NaNuRi Ashley. I want a doll with freckles again. Hmm... Should Prise have freckles? That might just work! I started knitting a scarf late and right in the midst of winter like I usually do. I end up realizing that it's cold and I need a

Strange adjustments.

2012-01-04T21:47:00.000-05:00

I recently had to retire my paintbrush I've been using for years now, and I must admit it's hard to adjust to new ones. I've bought 3 and each one is nothing like the old one. It definitely shows. I must develop a new relationship with one these! Frustrating. I can only keep at it and find which one works. Something else I'm adjusting to just fine is my new hair color. I took the plunge and did

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T15:14:00.002-05:00

Ok, I'm going to keep this short because I have to get ready, but I'm starting this year off spectacularly well. I'm very excited for tonight. Three and a quarter more hours. ♥ Went to the opera on Thursday!

Christmas outfits!

2011-12-26T15:59:00.000-05:00

Christmas outfit from Shabby Apple! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Now it's Monday, half of my holidays are over, and it's onto work. Uninterrupted doll work. This may actually be the last commission I will be taking for a bit when all is said and done. Then I'm going to move onto making customs and focusing more on my own dolls. It won't be forever of course. To offset this change I will

Happy Holidays Everyone!

2011-12-24T23:10:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone has a great end of the year! What wonderful things have you received, or what are you're hoping to do in the New Year! I wish lots of happiness for everyone. Let's make these last days of 2011 count, and onto 2012 we go!

Was November even on the calendar this year?

2011-12-17T19:54:00.000-05:00

I wonder if I'm not alone is saying that this year was really lame. Maybe I'm just focusing too much on the negatives, but does anyone else feel that way? Perhaps it's politically correct to say that this year was more of a struggle. But! It's almost over, and it's really strange. It went by so fast and I'm not sure why. Today I went rock climbing and was completely disappointed in myself. I

A Small City Celebration.

2011-12-16T23:36:00.000-05:00

My friends and I heading into the city to do some premature end of the semester celebrating. It feels like we went all over NYC. First we stopped by Lush (made my nose tired), and then off to Union Square's holiday market to check out the goods, and buy some presents. I also had my very first macaron, and yes they are very, very, very good! We then realized we were starving and decided to eat

Vintage favorites and college finals.

2011-12-14T22:58:00.003-05:00

So, some of you wished me well on my final for today (I thank you very much!), and I think it worked! It was not too difficult this time around, and I think I did pretty well. That's 2/4 down and I can finally breathe! That also means more free time for dolls and my poor website. Yay! Today I reopened my shop to fill some more spots and they are already sold out. Thank you so much everyone! I

Sometimes stuff is hard.

2011-12-14T00:39:00.000-05:00

I should be studying for my final exam for tomorrow, but I'm not. I've done everything but.. I did some Couch to 5k training, watched Arrested Development, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, fell asleep watching Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (I blame the jog session today), and did laundry. I love history, I hate studying. It makes me anxious! Speaking about the C25K training, I'm at the week 4 mark but I decided

Calm and simple Sunday.

2011-12-11T17:00:00.000-05:00

Today was one of those better days, one that leaves you in a good mood. I was able to go horseback riding today thanks to my friend Dayna (is the best friend ever). I haven't been riding in 10 years, pretty much exactly, since the last time was for my 16th birthday. Over this past November (yeah that happened already?) I turned 26. I'm not going to talk about how time flies, but in a way I just

Horses, Neverland, and Bowie.

2011-12-05T18:53:00.001-05:00

This weekend was rather interesting even though I just did normal everyday things. See, life does seem better when you focus on the positive. Haha, ok guru mode over. One thing I am proud to say is that commissions are finally moving along and getting done. I could not be happier. I recently finished Pyrope's girls, and I am not working on Karleecakes and Gloria's commission. Pyrope had me do a

Friday night = pajamas and doll work.

2011-12-02T23:25:00.000-05:00

It feels really great to be so close to getting more dolls on their way home to their owners. I'm currently working on 6 heads and 1 body at a time now, so whichever I finish usually depends on how smoothly everything goes. Charloutte, who has been waiting the longest (Early June), was my main priority. I finally got this little one completed. She's on her way home! Right now I'm working on

My Christmas Wish.

2011-11-29T14:00:00.000-05:00

It's almost December and it's 60+ degrees out. It's very strange. I'm about to head out to class for 2 hours. Then when I come home I have to get straight to writing my 5 page paper due tomorrow. Yep, procrastination at it's best. I've made it a goal to finish all the commissions I have here with me and sent home before Christmas. I must work harder! After I get this paper finished I should

Things are coming up.

2011-11-21T19:00:00.001-05:00

So I have a lot of things coming up in the world (I like to be corny), and I thought I'd share. I just placed two brand new shiny band..things...on the internet for my music project The Take Heart Endeavor. One being a bandcamp page, and the other a Facebook page. Feel free to visit, like, download and what have you. Just some covers for now. School-wise I have an essay I must complete now for

Well it seems like..

2011-11-17T12:38:00.001-05:00

The closer I get to being "back to normal" again, something comes and knocks me back down. Frustration beyond belief. I have better hope in knowing I will get over all that's happening, so I'm charging through it. However, there is one thing that I need to take my time with and that is with my back. Right now I am able to walk around upright without too much pain so it is getting better.

Slowly coming back.

2011-10-30T19:19:00.001-04:00

I'm actually doing stuff today that's important, and I'm very relieved. Look! I'm even making a blog entry! That reminds me that I missed two monthly favorites, but oh well, not too important. At this current moment I am getting together photos of two commissions I've completed, and just got finished doing some homework for a class I rarely pay attention to. (Bad Megan!) When you can't

Lots of esplainin' to do!

2011-10-02T20:47:00.000-04:00

Ah, ok, so.. My site was a mess recently wasn't it?! I found out what happened from my host and learned that there was a mass hack of their servers where only the index files were changed. They fixed it and have made the steps to prevent it. Any other mix ups were my fault as I uploaded the wrong index files two different times. Yeah durf, shows where my head is right now. In space. Now to

Prise... you don't know how long I've been waiting.

2011-09-27T19:55:00.002-04:00

Prise, finally arrived home today, to be reunited again with Amalgam. I suggest some music to set the mood of the story.. Poor Prise is going to have to be naked, hairless and faceless for a while. :(

Well Ook!

2011-09-27T11:04:00.000-04:00

As some of you may have seen, my site was attacked the other day where the front page was changed. Not to worry though as I did fix what I'm sure is all of it, and will get try and get help to prevent it from happening again. This is unfortunate but it happens, and I hope none of you were affected by it! Everything should be fine though. Lastly, I know I'm the worst artist ever right now. I suck

Finally some dolly news!

2011-09-20T13:06:00.000-04:00

My Supia Hael is on her way! I'm excited, yet I'm afraid I have nothing for her! That includes time. When she comes she will just have to wait a little before she has a face. Not to mention a head of hair. Lol. Would anyone happen to have this wig and would like to trade me for like a simple face-up add (tattoo, freckles etc.)? Haha. I'm so sad it's sold out. I'm not even sure if it will fit her

How does it grow?

2011-09-19T01:29:00.004-04:00

It's been an hour or so since I got home, and I am in a strange head space right now. I'm like mentally floating in a cloud of calm, warmth and security. Y'know, that whole, "everything's going to be ok" feeling. I suppose David Bazan will do that to you. I don't think I can describe at all how this experience has affected me, not even close, but I'm going to try. In a short sentence, it was so

Hard to see the reality.

2011-09-15T20:03:00.004-04:00

You never realize, when in a cloud of sadness, how blind you truly are. It's pretty aggravating. Now that the cloud is clearing somewhat, I realize how vulnerable I am, and how naive, or insecure I've been. It's a lot to take in. The steps I need to take now are extraordinary and difficult. I don't know if anyone can agree, but trying to find happiness in yourself seems boring and hard to do!

Epic Hiking Day!

2011-09-11T18:59:00.001-04:00

Today my hiking buddy decided to take me to a new trail spot to hike that apparently was more difficult than the one I've gone to. Boy was it! My legs feel like they can punt buses. Not only that, we saw practically every species of animal you can in New Jersey! Chipmunks, frogs, dragonflies, snakes, a turtle (!), and A BEAR! That's right kids, we were on a trail that both of us have never been

Music covers.

2011-09-08T22:56:00.000-04:00

I was just thinking the other day that I don't think I blogged about the cover I put up on youtube. So, I shall post it now! It's me doing a guitar/singing cover of Coheed & Cambria's "The Light and the Glass". I hope to cover Adele's "Melt My Heart To Stone" and Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You" next.

I can't stop watching..

2011-09-07T23:07:00.007-04:00

Tangled. Yep, that's right, the Disney movie. I saw it was on Netflix this passed weekend and decided to finally watch it. I heard it was pretty good. And you know what, it was! Now I find myself watching it over and over as if I were a 5 year old. I don't know what it is about the movie, but it makes me feel like I'm being pacified, or something. I think they know too much at Disney! There is

So today...

2011-09-06T19:42:00.002-04:00

It was my first day back to the university, and I have a feeling I'm going to be swamped. However it's good to keep active right? I just hate that whenever things get to be too much I start slacking off, and put things aside. I always do what's comfortable first and save what's difficult for last minute. Does anyone do the opposite of this? Can you teach me your wise ways? Also, it has not

School's back so soon!

2011-09-04T18:39:00.001-04:00

No not that school. I WISH!! I'm not sure if I mentioned this enough, but I got into Pottermore early. So I have some videos of me getting my wand and sorted and looking around. I was hoping to edit and upload them, but I must wait until I get my new 2T hard drive. Beastin'. I will finally have space and not feel like I'm in a cave with water up to my nose. What made me think 150gig hd was

Monthly Favorites - August

2011-09-01T17:57:00.002-04:00

Well, there goes August as fast as anything. So it's time to make a monthly favorites already! Even though it may have seemed short, I do have a ton of favorites for this month! Lets start off with my Etsy favorites because it is quite lengthy. [ ETSY ] - Shop Spotlight - I love it when I rediscover things that I have forgot about. While surfing Etsy I came across a rather familiar plush

Feelings, oh boy feelings.

2011-08-31T16:35:00.001-04:00

Alright! So! Prise is fully paid for, done and done, however her status has not changed to "shipped" just yet. I'm ok, just breathe. Maybe I should check it again? Nope, still the same. Drat. Anyway, recently I have been feeling better, a lot better. I'm still working at a couple of things, and a few of them are short term, and some long term. When will I be completely happy? Not sure as of yet,

Prise is ready for home!

2011-08-29T14:19:00.001-04:00

I just made the final payment for Prise, my Supia Hael. She will be my first Supia doll and I'm very excited. Their work is gorgeous. I have her eyes, but not a wig. I do have her face-up style in my mind, but not one article of clothing for her. I must look around. I'm so excited for her to come home. Amalgam is as well. Oh the photo ideas I have! Also I'm ready to head over to my local

Good Morning Irene.

2011-08-28T10:29:00.002-04:00

I'm writing this from my phone because as expected the power is out. We are currently in the eye of the storm, I've been told, and may well be getting more in a few hours. So far myself & my family are fine and not much damage was done. Pool is still standing as well as my wonderful trees. I haven't checked our basement, but my Dad seems in a fine mood so it must not be too bad. Haha. So I can

Lets hold it together.

2011-08-28T00:08:00.001-04:00

Winds are picking up as I type this, and to say I'm not worried would be a lie. I think it's all the talk and extent of preparation people are doing that is causing the ill feelings. However, I am gloriously happy to say I finished a commission (4 dolls) right in time for the rain to start too. So things with me are feeling definitely feeling a bit better, and especially now that I actually

Trip to Mitsuwa!

2011-08-26T23:13:00.002-04:00

I took a trip to Mitsuwa with the my friends from college before it were to possibly be swept away. (Hope not!) We're expecting hurricane Irene, and there are a lot of precautions being taken which is getting me worried. Since I live on a peninsula a lot of downtown is being evacuated. So my aunt will have to move to my house while the hurricane makes it's way through the east coast. Fingers

Prise, almost a reality.

2011-08-25T20:25:00.004-04:00

Today Prise's eyes finally came and they could not be more perfect. I'm almost done paying her off and I can't wait. She's going to be beautiful. I will also have two dolls that belong together. Lots of photos I hope. Pretty big deal. I'm slowly coming out of my supor (bare with me please) and getting back into my dolls again. Having Prise on her way will probably help even more. I went hiking

I gots Jobs!

2011-08-21T22:52:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow I have the opportunity to see what it's like to be a graphic designer for a business. Well, sort of. It will be editing photos for the website, and I have to work only for 3 days. It's long hours but I do not mind. I need to do more! More! More to keep calm. Alright, lets get ready to wake up at 6am... You know what else? More Harry Potter GIFs!! They always make me happy! Oh I almost

Commence Hiking Addiction.

2011-08-19T01:26:00.003-04:00

I am absolutely beat. My legs and feet ache right now, but it was well worth it! I went hiking today with some friends, and I think it's the start of a new hobby. Like I need anymore right? It felt awesome to actually do something so productive rather than mope around. I think it cleared my head. I think I can start getting back to commissions with confidence. Taking it one step at a time. Nature

Hard to be

2011-08-17T22:51:00.003-04:00

I'm excited today. Yes you heard correct! I'm taking a big step and doing something on my own for once. It's kind of empowering. Just what I needed. I heard of Pedro the Lion when I was 15, and I loved his music so much. Well, now David Bazan is helping me with life once again. Haha. I purchased my ticket today to go see him on his "living room" tour. I have to drive pretty far, but I believe I

Roller Coasters

2011-08-15T16:48:00.004-04:00

Before I start I'd like to say something; For the past few weeks I have gotten pushed down into a depression that was not in my control. It has made me doubt my ability as an artist, and is one of the reasons for a halt in commissions (apart from the constant rain). Right now, I'm not inspired, my head feels like it's in a complete fog, and I feel like I'm letting a lot of people down. I

Spotlight : Vade Mecum (Etsy)

2011-08-08T19:53:00.000-04:00

I've caught the Golden Snitch! Today I received my awesome Golden Snitch inspired necklace made by VadeMecum1984. Her shop, Vade Mecum (meaning "go with me" in Latin), I found while searching specifically for "snitch" jewelry. It was the first one in a sea of others that caught my eye, and I immediately thought it was perfect! After following the link to her shop I was blown away with what

Two more days to wait!

2011-08-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

I'm excited that there are only two more days until the commenting event for the giveaway starts! So many of you have subscribed already, and I want to thank you for participating! I'm already thinking about what to giveaway next month! I tried making some video tutorials, but the quality was horrible. I really wish my Xti had HD video!! Whyyyyyyy! Perhaps I will make them photo based for now!

Free Face-up Giveaway! Winners!

2011-08-02T22:35:00.000-04:00

Winners! I had to cut this giveaway short because of not being able to access the internet at the time stated. I do apologize for this! I will have more giveaways in the future. Thank you for everyone who participated! The Giveaway is now over and we have two winners! Congratulations to; dra_shu_star! Laura (aka Knibitz)! -------------------------------------------------------------------

BJD Addicts Prompt #1!!

2011-08-02T15:46:00.002-04:00

I finally got around to making my introduction! Videos will now be on my Meggilu Youtube channel! Feel free to subscribe. That is where all videos will go, from prompts to how to's! Thanks for watching!!

Addictive hobbies & healthy eating.

2011-08-01T20:57:00.009-04:00

Well guess who got into Pottermore! Oh, I got an account, but still no email allowing me to browse. I'm pretty excited to try it out. Keeping those fingers crossed. It was rather funny to see an ebay auction for one account have bids for $14,000, then to be completely flooded up to $99,999,999. Oh the internet. Today my friends and I took a trip to Little Shop of Comics in Scotch Plains, NJ. For

In a Hallow mood.

2011-07-31T04:34:00.008-04:00

Lately I've been feeling extremely Halloweeny. I mean, of course I wish everyday could be Halloween, but for some reason the desire has increased. It must of come on with the vampire Ante I made-up this week. I cannot wait for the actual day to come! For now I am formulating a spooky camping trip with my friends; complete with ouija board, midnight walks, and horror movies (we stay in a camper,

Princess Peach nails!

2011-07-29T19:48:00.003-04:00

Princess Peach nails!, originally uploaded by meggilu. Today was a pretty much lousy kind of day. I'm not really sure what to do at all. It's muggy and rainy, and I'm ever so bored. I would really like to go on a hike or something, even though it is crumby out. I need to start planning my days so things like this don't happen. ^_^ I randomly did these Princess Peach inspired nails today that

The Little Vampire

2011-07-28T23:00:00.005-04:00

I modded my Littlefee Ante's sleeping face plate to have itty bitty vampire teeth. She or he is up for sale now on the Den of Angels forum. Message me if you are interested!

Monthly Favorites

2011-07-27T20:45:00.007-04:00

[ b l o g s ] I came across three special blogs that I thought were extremely interesting and helpful (not to mention absolutely adorable)! First we have Casey! I have been following her blog Elegant Musings for quite some time now when I found her amazing videos on Youtube. If you love vintage style, classic sophistication and beauty, you will absolutely love her blog! I recently found The

Couldn't stay away for long.

2011-07-26T20:03:00.002-04:00

I recently started playing Final Fantasy XI again, and was pretty excited about all new things Square Enix brought to the game this time. You can level up to 99! Of course this lead to thoughts of Final Fantasy XIV to resurface for my friends. We disliked the game because there wasn't anything to do really. The game was flat, confusing, and well, lame. We'd been hearing news about the original

Warning, perfectionist at work!

2011-07-26T16:48:00.005-04:00

I think I've changed this blog's layout over 30 times in the past couple of hours. The current one that I was actually happy about is called Focus Point by dzignine. I've been playing with it and hope to get it all in perfect order soon. Now because of the want for change I have brought on this big urge to go over my whole blog and completed re-do, re-organize, and clean up. That's going to take

Living for art, art for a living.

2011-07-22T20:54:00.011-04:00

Today I wanted to test the sealer with the heat. It was 100+ degrees today. It didn't go to bad, but you have to be careful with combustion of the cans. I finished a SOOM Chalco today for parisbvamp! I had the thought of joining forces with other artists, preferably in the NY/NJ region, and starting our own BJD project, shop, thingy. I would be looking for sculptures and dolly tailors or

Wishes to come true.

2011-07-21T15:02:00.007-04:00

Recently I finished doing a face up on a MD Ryu. Now this sculpt is one that I have worked on a lot. I think it's even the one I've done the most. Also recently, a Ryu was put up for sale on DoA with a face up I did 4 years ago. When I compare then and now I'm confused and embarrassed! Now (July 2011) Then (Dec. 2008) Then (Sept. 2009) However, I'm also extremely happy. Doing face-ups

Simply a hot as hell day!

2011-07-20T17:02:00.006-04:00

I just got back from running some errands, and I happened to picked up an Iron & Wine record and Deftones b-sides without planning to. That's what happens when I walk into Tunes. It is so ridiculously hot outside. So ridiculously hot that I'm sure the pool's water resembles that of a warm bath. I'm scared to do commissions as I feel a doll may just melt as it leaves the coolness of my room! I'm

Love for Jersey.

2011-07-16T23:02:00.002-04:00

I went to the stables today after 5-6 weeks of not being able to go. Changes/adoptions have happened and I don't know who's who anymore. Jumbo, my favorite, was adopted. I'm more happy for him than sad. I just hope his new family is nice to him. Today I was all by myself, which has never happened before. I was in charge! Pretty cool, yet pretty tough. The sun was blazing on top of that. I had to

Forever in my heart ϟ

2011-07-15T04:32:00.005-04:00

About 30 minutes ago, I came back from the midnight (more so 1am) showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, the final movie. I was so excited to see this movie that nothing could bring my hopes down. To make matters better, we were able to see it in 2-D in a theatre that had perfect seats with our name on it (thank you unorganized movie theatre!). It was a comfortable experience

Embroidery Inspirations

2011-07-13T21:02:00.003-04:00

I've been wanting to start some embroidery projects, because I think it's absolutely adorable looking, fun, and something I rarely do. I think I've done it a total of 2 times in my life. I was looking around to see where I could start and I found lots of inspiring things!

Starting off the "How To" info extravaganza!

2011-07-09T21:33:00.003-04:00

I finally made a video showing how to package your doll for any kind of trip that would best protect the face-up. This video is the first of the many helpful things I hope to offer you all. I must get the "Doll" site up and running soon, because that is where all this info will be. I can't wait!

The Tale of the Dizzy Idiot.

2011-07-08T17:41:00.001-04:00

It's a crappy day out but screw it! I'm doing commissions! I have vertigo again for the second time, but screw that too! Haha. I have to go to the doctor. I think there is something up with my ear, and it's causing me to be more prone to vertigo. Does anyone remember Are You Afraid of the Dark or SNICK even? My friends and I are big fans of Nickelodeon of the late 80s early 90s (our childhoods

A great first half of Summer!

2011-07-04T23:58:00.002-04:00

I had fun this past week. Thursday, the day before we left we watched some fireworks in our town. Then Friday we headed down to the campgrounds. I had to bring my dog Molly with me as a last minute emergency, but it wasn't too bad. The next day was pretty awesome. We did everything I was hoping we'd do; swam in the Delaware, shot BB guns, bought and lit a whole mess of fireworks, and made s'mores

Banana Bread and Beautiful Boys.

2011-06-28T23:59:00.004-04:00

I've been struggling this week trying to focus on my business as well as a job I took on this week. I'm kind of failing and I apologize. It's hard having to be away from my work for a long time each day. I get antsy. However, I love the two, absolutely adorable fluffy-kins I get to watch. Haha. I would feel horrible if I didn't keep them as much company as I could while their parents were away. I

Love for intense color!

2011-06-26T19:28:00.001-04:00

I completed a wonderful commission requested by Locksley, for her Unoa Lusis. Locksley asked for intense blushing and color. My favorite! Here are the results! I ended up playing around with this one. ^_^ It's proof that the Unoa sculpt has to be the best one in the hobby. It's so gorgeous and cute, you can't really go wrong. One day I will have one of my own. I'm reminded that I have my Supia

Getting impatient!

2011-06-25T14:13:00.001-04:00

I'm really, really wanting a Supia Hael. I can't stand it. Not only that, but I really want more doll clothes, shoes, eyes, etc. This has me contemplating doing trades. My poor dolls that I do have, have nothing! Amalgam is the worst because his outfit is so unique it doesn't even exist yet! To make matters worse, Prise (who is a Supia Hael), is in the same "universe" as Amalgam. So her outfit is

Using art for a good cause!

2011-06-22T16:06:00.000-04:00

As I mentioned in this entry I've been wanting to use my art to help a good cause. I want to do this really big (disease research, charities, etc.) in the future, and perhaps get more artists to work with me, but for now I want to test it out on a smaller level. Ok so what am I talking about? Well I had the idea for a while to hold a lottery where you would donate to purchase the ticket, and ALL

Back from the shore.

2011-06-21T18:06:00.004-04:00

It was immensely awesome and beautiful at the beach on Monday. It couldn't have been better. The waves were pretty big, the water was clean, and it was not too cold. I haven't seen waves like that in a while. My friend and I spent about 4 hours in the water. I was smart enough to have a rash guard this time. My muscles and face were the only things hurting the next day. My friend was not so

The verdict is in!

2011-06-18T16:08:00.000-04:00

A lot of you voted, thank you so much! I was thinking some options would sky rocket more than others, but they were pretty much all the same. This is leading me to believe I will have all options available! Fantasy blushing will not be available because I have already had a request for that, so it's technically "sold out". The others will have one available for each. We shall see how that goes!

Big waves this weekend, please.

2011-06-17T15:36:00.004-04:00

I made a spontaneous decision to go to the beach with my friends Sun-Tues., and it worked out! I wish I had time to purchase a rash guard and some fins. I love the water, especially waves. Body surfing is the best, so it's even better with fins! However, I do not have fins and I haven't witnessed huge waves since I was 15. I've just had the worst luck. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. Next on

Beginning the Lady.

2011-06-16T20:11:00.000-04:00

I decided just now that I am going to start my Lady Gaga project. I just want to do little bits here and there. This project is going to be pretty big. It will require me to sand, add apoxy, and airbrush. I'm nervous, but what do I have to lose? I've been wanting to test my modification skills on BJDs for a while, and now is the time. I'm still not sure which look I will use when she's all done.

Feeling like a kid 24/7.

2011-06-13T12:52:00.004-04:00

Welp, I just finished all of H2O: Just Add Water. A sense of sadness has come over me. Haha. Where was this show when I was younger? When I was a kid I was an extreme water-baby, and dreamed of being a mermaid. That was a time when flopping around with a homemade mermaid tail was acceptable. Would you judge me if I tell you I've been wanting to buy a monofin for creating a mermaid tail. Haha! If

I had the strangest dream.

2011-06-12T13:30:00.000-04:00

I dreamt that I had a Volks doll, it was a "Shiyo" model. I don't even know if that even exists. He was MSD sized. It was weird, like I was deciding to work on all my dolls at one time. I also wished I could buy the doll I've really been wanting, a Supia Hael. Then I was thinking, why don't I just sell this Shiyo? It's Volks, I know it's like $1500. Then I was like, why the heck do I have this

Special Summer News.

2011-06-11T12:20:00.006-04:00

I have sent out a new Meggilu Shop newsletter, and twitter update, about the new (and hopefully final) change to the shop. I separated the face-up price and removal price again. So now the price of face-ups are $78 instead of $85. Eyelash application (supplied by you) is still included with a face-up. Also, I'm looking to add more services to my list. Things such as sueding and wiring,

No ordinary girl.

2011-06-10T16:16:00.003-04:00

Haha, the title is inspired by my guilty pleasure H2O: Just Add Water. Hahaha, yeah I know, it's bad to be a 20 something year old watching teen dramas, but c'mon! Mermaids, man, mermaids! Seasons 2 & 3 are finally on Netflix and I've been pretty much glued to the TV. However, I've also been able to get things done, so no worries! I have some new things up for the site including a new gallery,

Rising back up!

2011-06-08T15:38:00.002-04:00

Well I'm returning from the darkness. Haha, every thing I'm working on is now finally paying off, and.. working. Working. What a wonderful word. I received my clothes order today, and could not be happier. I'm about to purchase another pair of those shorts I bought. They fit perfectly. Everything else, also perfect. I also just got back from an easy transaction at the post office. This hot day

Just as I was about to doubt myself.

2011-06-06T03:57:00.002-04:00

I apologize for the wreck that are the two most recent entries. I was having a total Debbie Downer moment, because it seemed like nothing was going right. Now things are finally looking up and damn am I feeling better. I can now move on with the rest of the site, hopefully have it up and working before the end of this week. So, please do forgive me if things are a mess. I will be sending out a

Trying something. Hold onto your coats! Oh wait, it's Spring.

2011-06-05T21:55:00.000-04:00

I gave up with Wordpress because it was not importing entries correctly, and just being a total jerk. I thought I'd give the whole "custom domain with blogger" thing another go. I think I have to wait for things to be validated or something? So I'm waiting, and right now it blog.meggilu.com just has this dumb stationary page and NOT my blog. Haha. We'll just have to wait and see...

Coding fai1ure.

2011-06-04T22:18:00.004-04:00

Grr! Did purchasing a domain become a total waste?!? Doing all the plugins, php, script, and what-have-you, all myself is proving to be more annoying than productive! I thought it was going to be the other way around! Every time I have a new idea and want to utilize it on my site, I reach a brick wall and nothing works! It started with trying ecommerce. Screw that jazz! It's waaay too complicated

Bicycle!

2011-06-03T15:48:00.001-04:00

Today is an exciting day. I get to pick up my bike from the shop! It was so easy/cheap to get fixed that I have the biggest urge to customize it. This would include getting a new seat, painting, and getting lovely new tires. I was going to buy a new bike, but I realized this bike I have isn't bad at all. It just needs some sprucing up. This is what my dream bike is that I posted a while back.

I want more dolls!

2011-06-02T12:24:00.000-04:00

No, I need more dolls! Haha. Now that Amalgam is back together I really want to get Prise, who is his counterpart in a way. Then I think about Bikou and Hitomi not have a body, as well as all my other characters that are not even in existence yet. It's a real bummer. I'm contemplating taking trades, but I'm really just contemplating it. Lol. I am going to revamp the store. I'm going to make it

My skin is melting off..I think..

2011-06-01T19:00:00.003-04:00

I'm not in the pool right now because; one, it's funner to swim with others (no one's around), and two, I was busy with Amalgam! Yep he is complete! Well I still need to get him eyelashes, but those can wait. Found a better way to wear his wig. See more photos here or here. I believe my clients/customers take way better photos than I do. So firstly, I opened up a Flickr group for people to

Beautiful Summer.

2011-05-31T11:56:00.000-04:00

I've recently had the intense urge to be outdoors and just lay on some grass. When I was last at the stables I had some hard work, but being outside felt great. The horrible sunburn I received on the other hand was not great. Sunblock next time for sure. I was sizzling like an egg out there! To even things out I was able to take my first swim of the year yesterday. It was awesome. Yay swimming!

I knew I spoke to soon about this weather.

2011-05-28T11:38:00.002-04:00

It's bloody hot! So hot it made me say bloody. The other day I said how crazy it was that it's almost the end of May and it's so cool outside (sometimes even chilly), and of course the next day my face is melting off! I'm going to get myself one of those window fans. I don't really think I need an air-conditioner yet. I hate blocking off one window anyway. When I do the air-conditioner needs to

Just a little delay..

2011-05-25T13:56:00.000-04:00

My back is out again. I tried to ride a bike last night and the pedal I thought I fixed fell off. So I rode back home by lifting my leg and pushing on the rod. My sedentary body did not like this and my back is paying. Luckily it's not too bad yet. I'm going to try as hard as I can to keep going with the face ups, but I will be a bit slower. It's highly annoying and unfortunate, but it's my fault

Sorry you haven't heard a peep from me!

2011-05-22T02:05:00.001-04:00

I've been addicted to working on my website. Seriously. I cannot stop. I'm also getting very far and learning so much! However, today I must go to bed early (2am instead of 6am) because I can finally head to the stables tomorrow. I haven't been there in two weeks! I wish I had a car. While waiting for the new commissions to arrive I also started Amalgam. I'm already being picky. He's eyebrows

Ok....

2011-05-19T18:37:00.006-04:00

I'm getting really frustrated with you Blogger... WHY is this thing on the top when I specifically remember putting it below my posts, hitting save, and refreshing page? Also BLOOGER, where is the FTP crap to setup publishing to my new domain dammit!?! [Edit] Things are kind of back to normal, but boy is my head hurting... [Edit Again!] After lots of research, it's 5am now...seriously, I am

Exciting announcement!

2011-05-18T16:34:00.000-04:00

Today Meggilu.com exists! I am so excited to announce that I have a new domain! Right now it is just an opening page with a link to my regular blogger blog. I will start the slow process of getting the site up and running. In the future there will be a new shopping system that will still allow you to use paypal, but will be more professional. Perhaps I will sell other things as well! I cannot

Relief!

2011-05-17T16:05:00.000-04:00

I'm getting a lot done and I'm ready for the horde of commissions coming my way. I'm so excited to work on them! I'm recently finished one of the commissions from the prior list, and I love how she turned out. The only thing is I wish my pastels' colors popped more. They seem to dim down every time I seal them. It has brought my attention back to wanting to switch to a more quality pastel. I

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

2011-05-15T19:10:00.000-04:00

The shop is now closed! It's sold out! O.O Thank you to everyone who joined me in my silliness on cam. ^_~ Also a big thank you to everyone who participated in the new shop opening and reserved a spot. I hope to do the very best I can for each one of you! I sent out emails to everyone who bought a slot, so if there are any problems please let me know! I must now relax from the craziness! I

One more day away!

2011-05-14T16:42:00.000-04:00

Shop is opening in 24hours! It's like it's an actual event or holiday coming up. Lol. I wish everyone the best of luck. To those who do not get a spot, do not fret! I will re-stock frequently! Tomorrow, at 5pm, I will be on LiveStream - HERE! I hope to give some dolly things away! I will also be announcing a special something for everyone to participate in for a good cause! So please be sure to

Ah, back in working order.

2011-05-13T15:30:00.008-04:00

I was starting to get worried that Blogger was going to be down when the shop was meant to open. I'm happy it's back up! However, now I have a lot to cover in one entry! First off, I have some cool, recently disappointing news. Last month I got a message from Dollzone asking me to work with them. Yeah, I was quite surprised because why would a popular doll business all the way in China contact

I have a problem.

2011-05-08T13:58:00.002-04:00

aI've been obsessed with Rilakkuma and it's just getting worse. Every time I see those little lazy bears I feel all warm and fuzzy inside! During one of the last meetings of my Japanese II class (last semester) we were set up with pen pals from my Sensei's friend's class in Japan. We sent out our first letters, in class, on boring white printer paper. No good! Now, I love me some stationary,

Ironically finding myself with nothing to do!!

2011-05-06T19:09:00.000-04:00

Now that school is almost over, and the commission list is practically completed, I'm finding myself having nothing to do!! This is mental because there is stuff for me to do! I feel very unorganized today. The SHOP is opening up in 9 days! I'm excited! I scheduled myself well. I will get the 2 commission I have left finished before the new commissions come in! Hurray! Concerning the future SHOP

What's on the agenda this week?

2011-05-04T13:47:00.001-04:00

I will be doing the following; Finishing Bellforge's commission. Studying for an taking Civ II final. Studying for and taking History final. Ship Aves dolls home finally! Getting important school paperwork. Picking up artwork. Preparing for the 15th. Breathing a sigh of relief because vacation has started. Celebrate with some karaoke! Play Minecraft/FFXI more? I'm also saving up my pennies

Ne, Nana..

2011-05-02T20:10:00.004-04:00

I finished watching Nana 2. I was built up to think something extraordinary was going to happen, to then just be let down. It was still ok, I still liked it, but the ending was less than I expected. I still love both the characters. The first one was better and my favorite definitely. <3 I hope to read the manga too. Today I got a final grade of 109 in World Art, haha. Kitchen is almost

I'm beat.

2011-05-01T18:20:00.000-04:00

Just got back from the stables and a quick trip to Ikea. I got some boxes for my closet, and the wrong thing for rod for my closet again.. I'm so tired. On Saturday I sent out a new newsletter! Also, everyone who subscribed to the mailing list has been added, an extra thank you to you. Please visit the Newsletter page to see the latest message. What I also did on Saturday was go to the Sakura

My feets are wet!

2011-04-28T14:24:00.001-04:00

Random thunderstorms are something I'm going to have to live with this Spring apparently. I say "BOO" to that, but we still need rain. Today was my last "class" and I'm feeling not as relieved and ready to relax as I thought I would. Not only did our 2-D Design professor give us another assignment ("Please slip it under my door by next week", he said.), but I won't be able to retrieve all my

GreAt News! (Please Read!)

2011-04-26T19:05:00.004-04:00

So today was my last day of Civilizations II class, and the next time we meet will be to take the final exam. I have been told I hold an A- in this class which can go up to an A with the exam. That's 2/4 classes with an A so far, I'm so relieved. I don't think that will be the story with History class though.. Ok, now for the serious great news. ^^ My last, final, fiiiinal day is on May 9th. I

Closet woes and hunger pains.

2011-04-23T18:42:00.000-04:00

I can never find anything to eat when I'm hungry! O.O I just got back from a long time running errands and I feel beat. I'm kind of tired but also not drinking a lot of water or eating. I need to settle down. I'm trying to organize my closet so that all my clothes don't end up on the floor anymore and actually have a place to belong. However, I never would have guessed how frustrating finding a