Facial hair and health talk.

So, I've been waiting for my beard to thicken up enough to shape it into what is easily recognizable as a beard and I think I may have just reached that point.

It's still wispy as all hell, but with my recently increased dose the hair is beginning to really thicken up and grow in on my face. The acne has returned (but not with a vengeance) but I'm far less concerned with that, annoying as it is, as I am with the beard.

This was me, sometime in the last week:


Not a great indicator. This is me from maybe 2 weeks ago, where you can see how thick it is on my neck, which makes it look much fuller:


These are from tonight after I shaved off the majority of the thick dark hair on my neck. It was looking less like beard and more like LAZY, and so I've been thinking on and off what look I can actually pull off with my growth pattern. This is what I've ended up with:



Edit* Better Light:


It doesn't look like much in the dark, but I look much better put together. I think it will look far more professional at work too, which should help my confidence.

I've also been trying to cut soda out entirely, beginning with not drinking it at work. I'm trying to avoid junk food or fast food at work too. I had been losing weight for awhile but I noticed that I've gained back most of what I'd lost, sometime in the last two months. I'm not okay with that, so I'm making some permanent diet choices (NO SODA) and easing up on the snack-food, controlled portions, more protein. Next step is to start doing easy home exercise and then working out at the gym.

I want to move this weight but when I get to a certain comfortable point I tend to indulge myself, wrecking my progress. So I'm trying again. As uncomfortable as I am with my chest, I can't do anything about it while I'm still so far from my ideal weight. I'd like to get down to between 160 and 180, (so I'm shooting for a maintained weight of 170) which I think is reasonable and very possible. I weighed about 160 in highschool and I was mostly muscle then. I doubt I'll ever be that SMALL but I can aim for that weight ideally.

Also, I probably shouldn't have had those two 6 hour energy shots today(one at 9am, one at 5pm). I'm still VERY awake at half past midnight and need to be up in about 6 hours for a doubleshift. Oh well.

Hewitt has a name! And, 30 Day BJD Meme: Day 9

Well, Hewitt has a name; Kodiak Storm, but I'm calling him "Bear". He's also developed quite a backstory, which is always nice, even if it takes place in Alaska which I know next to nothing about.

I've also ordered him a pair of TTYA jeans, these ones, after getting confirmation that they should fit him well. I threw in this outfit, for one of the babies, since I really like it, and if I'm paying EMS shipping I'd prefer not to do it for a single item. I loved the TTYA jeans I got for Christopher Owen so much, the quality is AMAZING, that eventually I'd like to get TTYA jeans for all my dolls.

Not a whole lot going on for me aside from working. My hours are still very long, stress is erratic, but I've got Osaka, Ringo, and the dogs for comfort and sanity. I've also been chatting with Steve weekly which has been quite pleasant. :]

And just to fluff this out, here's the next 30 days of BJD Meme entry. I will get all the way through it eventually. e_e;;

9) What is your least favorite size?

Hmmmmn That's a hard question. Honestly I'd say Puki or smaller. I love Reji of course, but they're just too small for me to really want to play with.

The Minies are still the most appealing in terms of the satisfying weight in my hands, the scale, compared to the dolls I grew up with (predominantly Barbies/G.I.Joes) etc.

I'm also not a fan of the HUGE 70-80cm range. That's just way too much doll for me. I love the EID but I'd be more comfortable with an SID I think.

So, the least favorites I'd say, are the polar opposites in sizes.

10) Post a picture of a doll and an animal!
11) How long have you collected dolls? Did you collect dolls before BJDs?*
12) What do your friends think of your dolls/dolls in general?
13) Dollie shoes! Show us how many you have!
14) Have you ever had a floating head? What about a headless body? (What do you think you would do if you had either?)
15) What does your family think of your dolls?
16) Can any of your crew stand on their heads? (Show us~)
17) What is your favorite item of dollie clothing?
18) Do you have a favorite company?
19) A least favorite company?
20) What is your dream doll?
21) One doll you love, but will never (probably) buy?
22) What’s your favorite doll scale prop?
23) Is there a part of the BJD hobby that you dislike?
24) What about your favorite part of the hobby?
25) Have you ever modded a doll? (Do you think that you would?)
26) Done your own faceups? (Again, do you think you’d do that?)
27) Do you have a favorite out of your own dolls? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell the others ;D)
28) Post a crazy/silly pose!
29) Post a picture of your dolls exploring the outside world!
30) Have you ever been to a doll meetup? Did you enjoy it/do you plan to go to one in the future?

HOLY GRAIL DOLL!! (Hewitt)

After an extended layaway and a frustrating time with USPS, I have in my hot little hands, my DREAM DOLL. This is the Be All End All of dolls for me. There are still plenty I like, but this is the one I never ever thought I'd get.

That said, I am pleased to introduce, my as of yet un-named Hewitt.

Clothing! I did make a shirt for his arrival (the one he's wearing) but I'm quite pleased at bonus clothes, cause I won't have time to properly sew for him anytime soon. <3


It was at this point I got overly excited and tore off all the bubblewrap and stuff before I remembered to take a photo.


And this is with his wig, clothed, and the 14mm goldenrod eyes I had ready. I didn't realize he had his beautiful default citrine eyes until I opened the box, but they look a little too soft on that mature Super Dollfie Cute body, with that mature faceup.



With Wotan's lovely SDC Kaede. I think he was flirting but it's hard to say.




And with Reji Dragonborn! Reji still needs his overcloak for his Archmage outfit.

I am so excited to have him. He's just beautiful and I never dreamed I'd actually get my Hewitt, let alone on that gorgeous SDC boy body. <3

30 Day BJD Meme: Day 8

Wow, did I really just quit this only seven days in? Booo. Bad Rorek. And I also apologize that so many of my recent posts have been whining. Back on track!

8) What is your favorite size?

I'd have to say that my favorite size is definitely Yo-sized. Which is anything in the 26-30cm range, depending on the company. Currently, I think my collection is split close to 50/50 between MSD and Yo-SD sized dolls.

Er no, I have 9 Yo-sized dolls, versus 6 minis, if I've counted correctly, with plans for more of both sizes, and more SD (and larger) as well.

It should be noted though, that I resisted the teenies for several years until Volks Kuuta was released. I felt they were too small for me, and I LOVE the scale of the minies. :] And, playing with Apollo has rekindled my love of MSD, so it's really a very close call between whether MSD or Yo-SD is my favorite size.

9) What is your least favorite size?
10) Post a picture of a doll and an animal!
11) How long have you collected dolls? Did you collect dolls before BJDs?*
12) What do your friends think of your dolls/dolls in general?
13) Dollie shoes! Show us how many you have!
14) Have you ever had a floating head? What about a headless body? (What do you think you would do if you had either?)
15) What does your family think of your dolls?
16) Can any of your crew stand on their heads? (Show us~)
17) What is your favorite item of dollie clothing?
18) Do you have a favorite company?
19) A least favorite company?
20) What is your dream doll?
21) One doll you love, but will never (probably) buy?
22) What’s your favorite doll scale prop?
23) Is there a part of the BJD hobby that you dislike?
24) What about your favorite part of the hobby?
25) Have you ever modded a doll? (Do you think that you would?)
26) Done your own faceups? (Again, do you think you’d do that?)
27) Do you have a favorite out of your own dolls? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell the others ;D)
28) Post a crazy/silly pose!
29) Post a picture of your dolls exploring the outside world!
30) Have you ever been to a doll meetup? Did you enjoy it/do you plan to go to one in the future?