the digital lives of nichael, storm & nis

October 25th Doll Meet - Keekster's Halloween Party

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:21:23 GMT

Keekster of DoA threw a potluck Halloween party this Saturday - she even rented out a hotel room! - and I took time off to attend. I'm glad I did, it was a lot of fun!

Nichael was particularly happy to reunite with the lovely Miyuki, whom he charmed at Kumoricon.

A very unhappy Gaobear.

Storm and Nis: We are full of Halloween spirit. :|

Their owners were dressed as pirates.

The winner of the Puki posing contest!

The Yo-SD-sized posing contest.

The adorable winners.

~~Cookie~~ Puki Monster!

Keekster had set up little 'stages' for photographs. I did a set with Miyuki and Nichael - a sort of spooky prom date vibe! These two have really hit it off.

Nis also got to pose with a few of his favorite things.
Maybe he should have the nickname Creepy Doll instead of Storm. ;;

Lucian

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:26:58 GMT

dollndoll King-Lucian

I was always really attracted to Serendipity Lucian and then they stopped selling outside of Korea.

Even now I have both found and own the perfect body for Nicky (whom I was searching for when I ran across Lucian) I still want Lucian. He's just so gorgeous. I'm glad he's available again and I hope I'll get to see user pics again. I'm really curious about that body.

...Why am I not made of money.

(I'm meant to be saving for Ivy, Storm and Nicky's half-sister, whom I'd like to be Volks Masha. And Nicky doesn't even have proper clothes. ~~But I could make Lucian a crossdresser to meet my 'desperately wanting a goth-loli needs...~~)

Day of Misty Water

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:55 GMT

That first outdoor photoshoot with a new family member is always a little bit iffy. I'm reminded of the first time I took Storm to the beach. My camera's battery ran out - a mistake I carelessly made here, too, even after taking the trouble to bring both Nichael and Nis out. I feel as if I'm still getting to know Nicky's face, and while I adore him as a redhead, I'm still not totally sure what is going to suit him for his 'coloration' later on. He's nowhere near 'complete' (as Storm and Nis are both pretty comfortable 'as themselves' right now), but I felt bad I'd hardly taken any pictures of him yet, so I took some. And some of them even turned out pretty well, I thought! I love my little Nikon.

I felt I got to get to know a side of Nichael that a little more reflective, though. He really does seem like a happy type when he's not being arrogant.

From Portlant to Seattle

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:40:01 GMT

Old set of pictures I never got around to editing and putting up.

Coming home from vacation is always a little bit bittersweet, but Nis loves riding the train.

Deviant Art

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:51:38 GMT

http://alienchrist.deviantart.com/

I have one!

Add me?

I'll add back!

Kumoricon 2009 - Monday Morning Panel / Omake

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:05:42 GMT

We caught them doing Caramelldansen!

Omake - Nis's Adventures at Kumoricon

This guy doesn't have a shirt? WHHHYYY??!

Kumoricon 2009 - Sunday Afternoon Doll Meet

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:29:52 GMT

Nichael decides to chat up Miyuki. Nis can't stand it when his mentor isn't paying attention to him!

Storm is embarrassed by the antics of his girl-crazy older brother.

But Nichael is not deterred in his mission! Perhaps Miss Miyuki is warming up to him?

Faron has a cute Box of Feelings.

Bored with pestering Nichael, Nis decides to steal Faron's toy.

And is met with quick corporal punishment!

WHOMP!

In the end, he didn't learn his lesson??!

Kumoricon 2009 - Saturday Evening Doll Meet

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:38:51 GMT

Had a wonderful time at my first Kumoricon in Portland, OR. It's always fun to meet new dolls and owners, and see familiar faces!

I wonder why my flash makes everything so blue. +___+

The Long-Awaited Brother!

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:04:02 GMT

After ages and ages of being unable to settle down on a mod, I saw a deal on a Crobidoll Lance + SDF body that I couldn't pass up. As I mentioned, I started paying him off in July or so and he made it home late this morning. It's been a very happy 'reunion' for everyone.

Nichael: I've finally arrived. Give your brother a hug, Storm!

Storm: Put some clothes on!

Storm: I've missed you...

Nichael: I'm here now.

Nis: CUDDLE PILE!

A Fine Summer Day ~ The Bloedel Reserve

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:21:57 GMT

Last week I took a day trip with my family to visit the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island. Nis came too.

I took Nis along because he's travel sized - but he absolutely wouldn't behave! There were Wig Issues and the magnets that keep skull cap on have come loose. (BTW - is it okay to hot glue this? What should I do? At least I didn't lose any of them). Considering those hardships (and toward the end I said, "That's it, I knew I should've taken Storm!" and he seemed to shape up a little bit), I'm really proud of how many of these shots came out.

Next time I probably will bring Storm, if only because he really would have loved the antiques in the mansion / visitor's center, and all of the books.

June 20th Doll Meet - Oasis Tea Zone (Seattle)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:31:19 GMT

I know, half of you are like wait you went to that? I took off work and everything (earlier in the month I covered a shift on the first Saturday off I'd been given in months, so I felt pretty justified in doing it) planning to go, and got the time totally wrong - I guess I got it mixed up with the other meet people are planning for July, which I can't make (because I'm taking a Friday off to go see Tori Amos). I thought it was later, so I was profoundly late and many of the people I'd been hoping to see had moved on.

On the other hand, when everyone else was at the meet, I was at the farmer's market with my Oma and parents, so honestly, I'm not too totally pissed about it. Just disappointed.

The dolls decided they wanted to be the ones staring through the window at the folks walking by, instead of vice-versa.

I'm particularly happy with this shot.

Extra!
The Fallen Firefighter Memorial

(Hey kids, do you think you should be playing on that?)

As a Father's Day gift to myself, I put down a deposit for a Crobidoll Lance head + SDF body.

Nicky's coming home!

Hearts Locked Tight

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:27:54 GMT

The more I take pictures of Storm and Nis, the more I feel like Nis almost feels more mature than Storm.

Mostly, I do photoshoots like this (with whatever's on hand, or in this case - stripping them totally naked) just to blow off some steam, creatively, mentally and emotionally.

That being said, since I feel like it would probably taken the wrong way, not posting this one to DOA ~~as if anyone cares there anyway~~.

Lonely Boy

Wed, 06 May 2009 05:06:33 GMT

Just experimenting with the black and white feature on my camera. I've been down lately... again.

From Such Heights

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:35:18 GMT

Nis was a little intimidated by staying on the 21st floor for the con, but with Storm's help, he began to admire it and relax.

Extra - Storm looks out the window of the Washington State Convention Center

Sakuracon 2009 - BDJs 101 (Sunday) & Innocente Seraphim Booth

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:22:21 GMT

It seemed to me that we easily had twice, maybe even three times as many people at the panel this time around. It was really great, too bad we didn't have much time to hang around and take pictures! It was like the freaking doll paparazzi in there! X3

Innocente Seraphim Booth

These ladies are running an EGL / BJD con in the summer. I wish them the best, though I don't think I'll be able to make it out personally.

Sakuracon 2009 - Saturday Doll Meets

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:39:33 GMT

Noon Meet

Nis got stolen for some random boylove with a random, older doll. This was my first experience with someone just asking to check out a doll and posing it however they liked while I wasn't looking. It made for some unique poses, though ah... I guess Nis likes them older? >>; I wasn't totally mad, I was happy Nis was getting so much attention but... it was a little bit odd.

Evening Meet

Nis ended up in a whole bunch of laps in the evening, but I didn't get many pictures because the battery to my camera died. D:

Sakuracon 2009 - Friday Doll Meets

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:13:41 GMT

Whoa, what a turn out we had for the Sakuracon meets this year! The amount of doll love was staggering! @.@ I went to five meet ups if you count the panel on Sunday. I'll post Saturday and Sunday ASAP.

Friday - Noon Meetup

Friday - Evening Meet Up

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:39:02 GMT

Did a little bit of formatting and now both Nis and Storm are neatly on the journal profile.

(The story of Nis's bizarre marriage proposal to Storm will eventually be chronicled.)

I'm looking forward to Sakuracon! Who's going? Discussion here. I think there was talk of someone making fliers too. Times of the meet ups are as follows:

Friday, Noon until 3:00 pm
6:30 pm until 9:00 pm

Saturday, Noon until 3:00 pm
6:30 pm until 9:00 pm

It will be in the same place as last time, the lobby area behind the escalators on the 2nd floor in the con center. Since it's not a con function, you really probably don't need a con badge to get into the area. I'm looking forward to it and will make as many don't conflict with my plans to cosplay.

A Seaside Afternoon

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:48:49 GMT

We had a short spurt of unseasonably warm weather in the Seattle area, and Nis and I took advantage of this (and my new camera) with an impromptu trip to the beach.

I hadn't visited DOA in two weeks when I posted this in the gallery. Hm.

Beneath The Tree

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:38:31 GMT

Storm recently received some new clothes as a birthday gift - he's been with me one year! Hard to think this is my 2nd Christmas with my lovely, quiet one.

Standing in the Snow

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:34:11 GMT

It's been snowing in Western Washington!

I finally had some free time and a fresh blanket of snow, so I bundled up Nis and myself with the full intent of doing a snow-themed shoot! Little did I know it was snowing again. I braved some snow but it then started snowing even harder... T.T I'm not totally satisfied with the results, but I'm happy that I at least got out and did a little bit with my little guy.

Catching a square of sunlight.

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:09:19 GMT

I've been tired from work a lot lately... I really want to show off the cute new shoes that were given as a gift for Nis, but I want to do a fun photoshoot and keep putting it off.

Storm's 1-year birthday/anniversary is the 10th. I'd like to order him something nice to wear as a birthday present, but as things are going, I'm not sure how I'll manage Christmas for my living family.

I'm liking SDF Howl for Nicky. I bet he'd look great with dark hair.

October 25th Doll Meet - Oasis Tea Zone (Seattle)

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:31:09 GMT

What a great meet! Tons of dolls were in costume for this Halloween-themed get-together. As for my concern for the staff of Oasis, I tipped them $5 to assuage my guilt, hahaha.

I was disappointed that this IH Cocori's skin tone didn't show well in the pictures, she was truly gorgeous. And check out that wicked scar modding by nezumitoo. :)

Storm became suddenly (and unwillingly) bunnified during the course of the meet.

It's a GIRL. I'm touching a girl. T.T

Cures All Ills

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:53:42 GMT

I've been sick sick sick, so I decided to do a little photostory to cheer myself up.

Storm: Uggggh...

A small figure lands on Storm's back!

Nis: I'm bored. Come play.

Storm: Nnnnngh.

Nis: What's wrong?

Storm: Nothing, just feel a bit sick...

Nis: Don't worry, I'll take care of you just as good as your big brother!

And so...

Nis: "Yuichi lovingly occupied the lips that started to open..."

Storm: ...I think that's enough bedtime story. Really. Closethebook.</i>

I really want to go to the Seattle meetup. Hopefully I can switch shifts with someone and make it out.

BTW Brightfires, I agree with you about having the meet up at Oasis. No matter what, I always feel like I'm intruding and causing trouble. I wish we could pick some other location where we wouldn't get in the way... I don't particularly like feeling like a public spectacle, either.

I'm thinking about dragging my two over to the waterfall park nearby afterward, weather permitting. I think that might be a nice place to have a meet, since it does have tables and chairs, and hey, a waterfall.

Outings

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:16:25 GMT

I took Storm to the library as a special treat shortly before Nis arrived home - knowing that I might not be paying as much attention to him as usual after that. Then I ended up taking him to PAX rather than Nis anyway. >>; Anyway, I never got around to editing and posting the pictures, so here they are now.

Excuse me. I'm trying to read Tsubasa here.

Last week, I took Nis to visit his doll-auntie, kwissipie. We spent some time chatting a bit and Nis was introduced to something very dangerous: coffee. Not good for little monsters, I'm afraid.

That is way too much coffee for such a little guy!

H...how can I say no to a face like that? D: