a silver storm

life through the eyes of an itty bitty tank an RP blog

[resinheartsbjdcon]

Lots of new updates, everyone!

General registration is OPEN! Convention membership is $20 online, $25 at the door, so head on over to the website to register now!

Also, Vendor registration is OPEN! Space is limited, and tables are filling up fast, so if you wish to sell at Resin Hearts (and we really hope you do,) please go check out our Vendor page and apply! The basics are: 1 (one) table is $100, which includes 2 (two) convention memberships. Due to the space limitations, a single vendor may have no more than 2 (two) tables.

Donor Tiers have been updated! We’re still looking for donors, though, as we’d really like to bring you not just this one year of Resin Hearts but many more to come! Every little bit helps.

We are looking for volunteers! Any volunteer who works 4 (four) or more hours gets free membership. Volunteers may be asked to staff Registration, watch prize or contest tables, check badges, and help direct guest traffic flow (no going in the out door, please!) We could use the help, so come and participate!

[resinheartsbjdcon]

INTRODUCING RESIN HEARTS, a BJD-centric (but by no means exclusive) convention to be held in San Jose in October, 2015! We aim to offer panels, a fashion/costume contest, door prizes, and a variety of vendors. We are still in the planning stages, but you can expect to see more from us soon!

Please take a moment to visit our website at www.resinhearts.com or our Facebook page for more news and updates, and follow here as well for the latest news!

We’re looking forward to a great time, so come on and join us!

[sterlingstorm]

Check us out! Help us get this off the ground. We’re looking to grow into an annual event of multiple days, but that won’t happen if we can’t make year one happen!

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon trying to take over the world.

[sterlingstorm]

Sterling: I don't want to take over the world. Then I'd have to take care of it, and I already do enough of that.

[sterlingstorm]

BJD Wishlist Meme

BJD Wishlist Game

Tagged by NO ONE I’m a self-starter ok. Found this on someone else's blog and it looked like fun.

1. How many dolls are on your wish list currently? 

22 counting bodies for Xan and Sebastian and dolls for whom I do not have a character.

2. How many Larger (65cm+) dolls are on your list? 

Three. I didn't realize I had that many.

3. What about SD sized dolls? 

Ten plus two bodies

4. And MSD? 

6 currently

5. Yo-SD and smaller?

1: Crobidoll E-line Lance

6. What is your grail doll?

Volks Reisner, any so long as he isn't scar-face. He's so gorgeous, and I will never spend the $3500+ that he pulls in on the second-hand market. 

7. What is the most expensive doll on your wishlist?

My "last doll", the sculpt for Jerrad, which is currently undecided save that he'll probably be a Senior Iplehouse Doll.

8. What about the least inexpensive doll?

BambiCrony Ciao Bella Roko. I don't have a character for her, but I'm trying to expand into girl dolls (I currently have one) 

9. Which doll do you most look forward to getting in the future?

Little Monica Harmony Crow twins to have SD versions of Sterling and Sora. I just hope they never find a tiny sculpt they like. Chibi!Sterling would be massively kowai.

10. Lastly, can you list all the dolls on your wish list?

body for Xan Little Monica Harmony boy body type A

body for Sebastian Luts CP Delf boy type 2/3

Jerrad Stone Iplehouse SID Storm or Theo or Shane

twins (Star and Sora) Little Monica Harmony Crow A & B or Kliff

Byakuya Yoru Luts Delf Claus real skin brown

Hakuningyo Aya Luts CP Delf Shiwoo

Shirogane Kagen "Gen" Dikadoll DK Xuan

Lindsay Cavanaugh Little Monica Harmony Renonne

Little Monica Harmony Enril

lLi FeiLong (JiangLong TianFeng) Doll Love Typhon yellow skin

Ariya Fairyland Minifee Kyle Active Line Muscular Boy body hands 1, special head w/face-up

Avery Crobidoll R Line Jun

Evan Devonshire (Daniel Evans) Crobidoll M Line LJ

Crobidoll E Line Lance

Draco Malfoy, Jr. Iplehouse JID Kyle or Daniel

Rand Weasley Iplehouse JID Boris

Ethan Moore Asleep Eidolon Evan

Jonathan (Cavanaugh) Asleep Eidolon Alex

BambiCrony Ciao Bella Roko (basic)

Luts Kid Delf Berry boy on type 2 body (Realskin brown?)

Luts Kid Delf Salgoo or Jadoo girl on type 2 body

Volks FCS MSD/SDM F-29 Girl

If you've actually read this far, thank you. Consider yourself tagged, if you're interested in participating in this meme.

[spiralofsadness]

Depression. Sometimes it’s screaming and crying and smashing plates Sometimes it’s numbness and quiet and “oh god why am I not dead” And sometimes it’s getting up anyways and staying alive, even if you don’t want to

It’s not because I’m lazy, I just can’t function sometimes - H.R (via spiralofsadness)

[thegirlwithnonoise-deactivated2]

↖The owner of this blog is too emotionally attached to fictional characters

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon attending Hogwarts 

[sterlingstorm]

Sterling: I'll leave that to Caede. And Caillen. And Kyo. How many original characters do you have in that fandom? angel: well, we also have Rand and Ethan, D and those obnoxious Slytherin girls, Sei's been there, too. oh, and Seita...*wanders off into the fandom and disappears for a few hours of bishie bliss*

[imagineyouricon]

imagine your icon being a huge fucking dork

[sterlingstorm]

Sterling: that would require steroids. as it is I am a tiny fucking dork. but I'm a badass tiny fucking dork, and don't you forget it!

[imagineyouricon]

imagine walking in on your icon crying over over a fictional death and wont stop unless you comfort them

[sterlingstorm]

Sterling: doesn't that usually happen the other way around? angel: I don't think you offered me any comfort when Aries died. Sterling: of course I didn't. he was my best friend and YOU KILLED HIM! angel: I needed to figure out how to cope. cancer sucks.

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon waiting in line for the bathroom, but they really have to go and are doing an elaborate, amusing potty dance. 

[sterlingstorm]

This doesn't need anything added to it. Just the mental image of Sterling doing an elaborate potty dance that would make the head of the Ministry of Silly Walks consider a career change.

[hunterinabrowncoat]

In aid of Asexual Awareness Week, I’ve decided to make a post about autochorissexuality and just what it is.

The term ‘autochoris’ was coined by Anthony Bogaert, and essentially translates to ‘identity-less sexuality’. It is a sub-section of asexuality, which he describes as:

A disconnection between oneself and the object of arousal; may involve sexual fantasies or arousal in response to erotica or pornography, but lacking any desire to be a participant in the activities therein.

Essentially, we like the idea of sex, and/or enjoy reading/writing/watching sexual content, but don’t actually experience attraction or want to have sex with anybody.

You might be autochorissexual if:

You get aroused by sexual content but don’t actually want to engage in any sexual activities yourself.

You masturbate, but are neutral or repulsed by the idea of having sex with another person.

When you fantasize about sex, you envision people other than yourself, and/or you view it in third person, as though you’re watching it on TV, rather than imagining it in first person, through your own eyes.

You predominantly or entirely fantasize about fictional characters or celebrities, rather than people you actually know.

You identify as asexual and feel no sexual attraction to people, but enjoy masturbating, are aroused by sexually explicit content, and/or have sexual fantasies.

This isn’t an exhaustive checklist, and ultimately nobody can give you a label but yourself. But hopefully this post has brought you a little closer to understanding autochorissexuality, whether you are asexual, grey/demi, questioning, confused, or just wanting to raise awareness.

Here are some further resources if you want to learn more:

An essay on autochorissexualism vs lithsexuality, the flag (as depicted above, but without the text caption), Anthony Bogaert’s short paper on Autochorissexualism, and my inbox is always open if you have any questions.

If you’ve found this post informative, please signal boost to help raise awareness and understanding about all the different aspects and subsections of asexuality!

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon being scared of a toaster popping.

[sterlingstorm]

*toaster pops* Sterling: *whips about, pulling a gun from who knows where.* angel: Star, it's just the toaster! Sterling: *wide-eyed* why is it purple? angel: because we let ancatsidhe pick it out on her own.

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon has just broken your heart and leaves with your toaster.

[sterlingstorm]

angel: *sobs* thatw as my favorite toaster. *considers* actually, that was ancatsidhe's toaster. carry on.

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon getting tangled in christmas lights when they try to decorate the tree.

[sterlingstorm]

angel: you and your kinks! Sterling: it's not a kink. get me out of this. Sora: I'll pay you twenty dollars not to help him. Sterling: niichan, when I get out of this, I will kill you.

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon doing the can-can.

[sterlingstorm]

Sterling: why not. I've got great legs!

[myfemalegaze-blog]

Third Annual Asian-Ball-Jointed-Doll Giveaway

Hey folks, that time of year is upon us once again. Wow, its almost hard to believe this is going to be the third year I’m doing this. I wish you all best of luck. 

Remember to reblog as text.

The Prize:

One lucky Tumblr blogger will receive ONE ABJD (Asian-Ball-Jointed-Doll) from any legitimate company for up to $600 not including shipping.

Rules:

Entrants must be 18 years or older by the conclusion of the giveaway or older. (No exceptions)

Basic dolls and limiteds that are still available by the end of the contest are eligible as prizes.

Following my blog is NOT required for entry. 

Only ONE reblog per contestant will be considered for entry in the giveaway. Likes will not be counted towards entry. Spamming reblogs will qualify in disqualification. 

Contest ends December 19

The winner will be announced via livestream at midnight 

The doll will be ordered direct from the company unless in stock by local distributor.

Due to the nature of the production of these items dolls usually take to a minimum of a month and over to be completed. The winner will be forwarded any correspondence that I receive from the company.

The winner may get extras included with their doll (faceup, wig, eyes, clothes, etc) as long as the total doesn’t exceed $600 and is from the same company or local distributor.

The winner must contact me within 72 hours of notification of winning or gain penalty of automatic forfeit of the prize to the runner up.

If the winner decides not to use the complete amount of $600 they forfeit the remaining balance.

Misc:

This giveaway is not associated with Tumblr (including, without limitation, that it isn’t administered, sponsored, or endorsed by Tumblr), and a statement that each person participating is giving information to me and not to Tumblr.

I am no way associated with any the ABJD company. Everything provided will come out of my own pocket and the generosity of my heart. 

Dolls listed in image are as follows: Soom - Dia, Iplehouse - Bane, Impldoll - Sally

[imagineyouricon]

Imagine your icon transferring into your high school and ending up in all the same classes as you.

[sterlingstorm]

angel: Is this one of those nightmares where I'm back in high school? I haven't been to class all semester. hell, I haven't been to class in over 20 years! Sterling: why am I along for your nightmare? angel: proof? *shrugs*