SoulCavity

Ugh! Why did I decide to update my DA at 4am??!?!

Anyway, I have a bunch of new things that I'm excited about.

Firstly, I have a new doll! She's a Narae named Vignette that is really a work in progress at the moment. Some eyes just came for her today, and I have a hoodie and some boots as well so that I can give her a proper photoshoot.

I've made a few new websites (it's an addiction, I swear!). Most importantly, I have moved my doll customization shop to a new website! It's spiffy, easier to navigate, and just altogether better than the old tumblr-based shop.

cupotesthetics.wordpress.com/

I have also established a bjd knits shop! You can find the blog here:
cuppatknits.wordpress.com/

And the shop here:
www.etsy.com/shop/CuppaTKnits

I've also consolidated my old Blogger bjd blog and my newer Tumblr version into a cohesive, easy-to-read Wordpress version that is most likely to be updated:
asmallcuppat.wordpress.com/
Not all the posts are adapted as of yet, but it's still navigable, and it's nice to have it all in once place.


I've also been cleaning out my Flickr, so I'll throw that in here, too:
www.flickr.com/photos/22695717…

I've been thinking about offering customization service for Monster High dolls, as they're loads of fun and quicker than a bjd commission. I was also toying with the idea of offering OOAK customs for sale on Etsy. I really love to draw on these little dolls! I might save up for a Momoko doll finally! Ugh, my hobbies are just growing out of control. Anyway, let me know what you guys think of the custom dolls, or any of the links I threw at you today!

So, I'm shooting Dusttheory's pictures today, I'm so excited!

Of couse with the new lens it'll be even easier to shoot in this semi-cloudy weather. XD I love this thing to bits.

I was thinking of taking Madeline with me, but I actually think I might invest in some nice jewelry to go with her evening gown. Maybe a necklace and hairpiece. I finally manicured her hands, although I was too lazy to remove the seams lol. But I still haven't attached eyelashes or bought her some nice, better-fitting, 18mm urethanes...probably from Enchanted Doll, because they're the easiest to order from lol. I think she'll look stunning with the proper eyes, since her eyeholes are so big. I am dreaming of the catchlights lol.

I think Madeline is going to be spoiled. >< I don't know how I afford to live sometimes. But as long as I don't get that stuff anytime soon I'm okay. XD I can treat myself for the new year perhaps.

I think I've finally found a doll that I don't want to sell *crosses fingers*. I've thought about it idly since I got my new lens, because I want to dream bigger love (i.e., 200mm f-2.2-2.8 anyone?). But I'd rather save more money and buy it outright for Otakon and keep my pretty SD. I think that's a good sign. And I'm pretty satisfied with a bunch of aspects of her. Her arms are double jointed and her hand sculpt is pretty, which seems to be a big deal for me. Her legs kind of bother me only because she's so knock-kneed, while I prefer slightly bow-legged, but it hasn't mattered a bunch photo-wise, so I won't sell just because of that. She has a lot of personality, but oddly I can't think of a good story for her. It's like the way she 'is' is very specific and I just haven't figured her out yet. Maybe that's good too? And my favorite wig plus her new wardrobe is a lavish gift from Rafen, so it's all very precious to me. I don't know how I'd feel about it being on another doll, since it was all gotten for Madeline.

I always regret selling an outfit that my best friend bought for me while in CA. I think I was just pressuring myself to get money at the time, so I didn't think it through. But whenever I get a new doll outfit or even just a few clothing items, I wish I could get it back somehow. I sold it when I parted with Sane, my second doll, and I truly regret selling something a friend gave to me so thoughtfully. Luckily I was able to salvage a nice cookbook she gave to me from my house, but I'd lost my favorite necklace in the move and no matter where I look, I can't find it. ><

In any case, I'm looking forward to improving my health this year! I'm starting to wake up earlier and do some exercise in the morning. Nothing too intense, but hopefully I can discipline myself again and start to take better care of myself. Yesterday night I just went to bed and couldn't sleep, and it's one of those cheesy moments where I realized how much I cherish my life now, more than I ever have. I want to start taking better care of it and part of that is getting off my lazy ass lol. XD I might've started off too zealously - I got sick while I was running - but I'm trying not to let it put me off xD If I let myself start to slide I won't stick to the routine. I have such issues with motivation. XD

So, I have finally learned the value of the f-stop.

I feel like a total idiot for getting hung up on mm all these years. ><

I am never giving photography advice again. xD I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about lol. I was so staunchly against portrait range primes for years because of my stupid 18-250mm Pentax "first" lens. I loved the range so much that I couldn't imagine life without it.

Well, life without it is very well-lit. XD Thank God I finally discovered that for myself!!!!!

So yes. I am so in love with my 35mm f 1.8G......... it's helped me to rise above my plateau and improve my photography in just one day....... I thought the fixed range would be a problem but it's not really hard to get used to at all.

I am so smitten right now. <3

After many trials and tribulations with this Unon, I finally have decided to just put her on the marketplace again. I really wish I'd never sold Kurumi for her, since she's so problem filled (even if she's gorgeous). Her face is so hard to photograph to me, and even after 3 faceups and a few wig purchases, she still doesn't become any more photogenic in my eyes. Therefore, like 1999999 dolls before her, she goes. ><

I'm getting sisters to replace her. Supiadoll Nael and Hael. I'm not doing their faceups. I'm so done with changing dolls all the time. Every time I say 'I'm sure about this one!' it ends up being just the opposite, and they get sold. Sachikou got sold because she's the wrong size. Kurumi got sold because she wasn't poseable enough. Now it's Lior. I'm just frustrating myself.

The thread on DoA is here in case anyone is interested.
www.denofangels.com/forums/sho…

She's $1100 plus shipping and paypal fees.

I just want to get rid of her.

So, two nights ago, I discovered that my K-r's mode dial was broken.

After much crying and sniffling, it was returned to Amazon. No more Pentax for me - My K10D's SR switch broke, and the K-r's whole mode dial was broken.

Now I have a Nikon D5100 - I really wanted the D700, but of course, I don't have that much money with all my savings combined. XD And that would just be for the body, not for any lenses lol.

My life is so happy right now. <3

I just have to figure out how to not make everything really blue or really yellow. xD