And, In Other News ...
Dec. 20th, 2006 05:52 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
texchanI have been walking around in a happy daze all day long today -- in spite of having woken up with the Headache from Hell this morning. I think it's a combo of hormonal ick + getting up Way Too Early that led to the headache. But, whatever the cause, I have not been able to shake it all day. Really, really maddening.
However, that is not what this journal entry is about. Nope. Because this is a happy, happy, joy, joy entry.
This morning, I awoke to find I had won the YJ auction over which I have been nervously angsting for the past three days. It is for a cel (of course -- what else do I buy this compulsively? >.O) the likes of which I have not seen in a while. From a sequence I wanted but didn't dare bother putting on my wishlist, because the only cels from this sequence that I've seen are ones already stored away in other galleries. Never, never, never did I think I would have a cel from this sequence, let alone one as lovely as this one appears to be (if the seller's picture is a true indication). I can't even begin to explain how incredibly thrilled I am over this one. I mean, I'm excited over each new acquisition, but not always with the giddy-headed level of joy this particular win brought me.
EDIT: I'm adding an image in here, since at least one friend contacted me to ask what it was. So ... in case you missed seeing the YJ link, here's a pic. Hopefully, if all goes well, this will be in my greedy little mitts in a couple months' time. *fangirl sqwee 'o' DOOOOM*
It's a weird thing, this "cel high". I'm not sure how to explain it, exactly. There is this almost indescribable thrill from knowing you're holding a physical manifestation of one of your favorite shows in your hands. Or, as in this case, in knowing said physical manifestation will be heading your way in a month or so. I guess it's one of the things that keeps me hooked on the hobby. That first, giddy rush draws me in, and love of the artwork makes me stay.
Needless to say, I'm going to be on pins and needles waiting for this one to arrive at Rinkya's warehouse in Japan. Considering what this auction cost me, I doubt I'll have much else to ship from there for a while. I do have one much-sought-after Weiss Kreuz Opening Cel of Yohji that should be there by then, so my next deputy package shall be a bit light on content ... but very heavy on "thrill factor". (At least, for me. *fangirl grin*)
I've been having the hardest time with my writing lately. I'm not sure if it's the holidays and all their attending craziness, or just another bit of "blockage" -- which seems to happen to me way too often, especially since I became a mom. I blame my almost absolute lack of free time, which doesn't often coincide with the active times of my muses, darn them. Anyhow, since I wasn't writing, I decided to play around some more with my Rubberslug gallery. In November, I did a large revamp of it -- reorganized, redid the series listing, and revamped the images (which took FOREVER >.O). I had planned on making new banners eventually, but I was tired of doing gallery chores by the time I finished all the other stuff. Well,on Monday, I decided to go ahead and finish things up. So, there are all new banners now -- all in color!
Gecko Blue Cels
I'm still not totally sure how I feel about the new look. To me, it's a huge, huge change, as I had gotten really used to the monochrome look of the gallery. But, the more I look at it, the more comfortable I am with it. If I live with it long enough, I'll probably come to enjoy it as much as the blue-toned layout I had before.
And, in non-cel-related news -- I have discovered a new love. Pomegranate Green Tea. Oh my ... it is so YUM! Yep, I'm totally addicted. *nervous laugh*
However, that is not what this journal entry is about. Nope. Because this is a happy, happy, joy, joy entry.
This morning, I awoke to find I had won the YJ auction over which I have been nervously angsting for the past three days. It is for a cel (of course -- what else do I buy this compulsively? >.O) the likes of which I have not seen in a while. From a sequence I wanted but didn't dare bother putting on my wishlist, because the only cels from this sequence that I've seen are ones already stored away in other galleries. Never, never, never did I think I would have a cel from this sequence, let alone one as lovely as this one appears to be (if the seller's picture is a true indication). I can't even begin to explain how incredibly thrilled I am over this one. I mean, I'm excited over each new acquisition, but not always with the giddy-headed level of joy this particular win brought me.
EDIT: I'm adding an image in here, since at least one friend contacted me to ask what it was. So ... in case you missed seeing the YJ link, here's a pic. Hopefully, if all goes well, this will be in my greedy little mitts in a couple months' time. *fangirl sqwee 'o' DOOOOM*
It's a weird thing, this "cel high". I'm not sure how to explain it, exactly. There is this almost indescribable thrill from knowing you're holding a physical manifestation of one of your favorite shows in your hands. Or, as in this case, in knowing said physical manifestation will be heading your way in a month or so. I guess it's one of the things that keeps me hooked on the hobby. That first, giddy rush draws me in, and love of the artwork makes me stay.
Needless to say, I'm going to be on pins and needles waiting for this one to arrive at Rinkya's warehouse in Japan. Considering what this auction cost me, I doubt I'll have much else to ship from there for a while. I do have one much-sought-after Weiss Kreuz Opening Cel of Yohji that should be there by then, so my next deputy package shall be a bit light on content ... but very heavy on "thrill factor". (At least, for me. *fangirl grin*)
I've been having the hardest time with my writing lately. I'm not sure if it's the holidays and all their attending craziness, or just another bit of "blockage" -- which seems to happen to me way too often, especially since I became a mom. I blame my almost absolute lack of free time, which doesn't often coincide with the active times of my muses, darn them. Anyhow, since I wasn't writing, I decided to play around some more with my Rubberslug gallery. In November, I did a large revamp of it -- reorganized, redid the series listing, and revamped the images (which took FOREVER >.O). I had planned on making new banners eventually, but I was tired of doing gallery chores by the time I finished all the other stuff. Well,on Monday, I decided to go ahead and finish things up. So, there are all new banners now -- all in color!
Gecko Blue Cels
I'm still not totally sure how I feel about the new look. To me, it's a huge, huge change, as I had gotten really used to the monochrome look of the gallery. But, the more I look at it, the more comfortable I am with it. If I live with it long enough, I'll probably come to enjoy it as much as the blue-toned layout I had before.
And, in non-cel-related news -- I have discovered a new love. Pomegranate Green Tea. Oh my ... it is so YUM! Yep, I'm totally addicted. *nervous laugh*
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Date: 2006-12-21 12:50 am (UTC)I talked to Nida about that cel and told her, well ^^;; not directly but I did mention that you were after that. ^^;; I'm sorry if that was wrong. ^^;; gomen ne!! :(
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Date: 2006-12-21 02:07 am (UTC)Of course, that's perfectly OK for you to tell Nida I was after the cel. After all, it was the truth. ^.~ I don't mind that at all. She had PM'd me to ask if I was going after it, and I PM'd her back saying I was. I hope she got my message. *worries*
Usually, I am kind of strange in that I like to be private about stuff I'm going for ... or that I win, mainly because I don't like others to know what I spend on the stuff in my collection. I guess it's kind of weird, but I always feel like people are judging me or something if they know how much I pay for things. *not sure if this makes any sense >.O* But, in this instance, there was no way for people NOT to know, since the auction attracted a lot of attention.
I still can't believe I won. I'm so, so thrilled. I think this feeling is going to last for a few days, which is a good thing. I'd better enjoy it while I can. LOL
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Date: 2007-01-13 10:41 pm (UTC)I know what you mean with not letting others know due to prices. I've bought a lot private and paid a lot of money for them, sold some of them for less then half (kenshin cels) and the ones that I know I wouldn't get the money back I wont sell anyway. LOL They are MINE MINE MINE.....
I'm so happy for you that you won that auction ^_^