#it even has a custom playlist pic i drew

[nururu]

If you love me you'll listen to my zoro love playlist. It's our anniversary so this is the official soundtrack for the day.

[montydollcrew]

The Experience - Getting my Luka

As I said before, I will soon be the proud owner of DD Luka - tomorrow evening is when she should reach me. Before she arrives I thought I would write about how the actual experience went down as something separate from the event reports I like to do. After all, while I initially wasn’t going to get her for a while due to recently buying a new laptop, one of the main reasons I wanted to get Luka at Dolpa was because there’s a good chance that it will be my last Dolpa I can attend for a long time, and I thought it’d be a nice memory. There have been numerous different methods of doing the limited dolls at Dolpa over the years, and recently its changed slightly again. If the process interests you, read on.

First, we arrived at Tokyo Big Sight bright and early. There are two lines - the general line and the Sumika line. The people in the general line have immediate access to the event itself and the Dealer space, but the line for the Sumika store - the store for licensed Dollfie/Dollfie Dream items - is for people who wish to try for the limited dolls - like me. The Sumika store doesn’t open for everyone else until after everyone in the Sumika line has already gone through it, so you have to decide if you want to try for (but possibly fail) the limited dolls, or try for (and possibly miss out on) dealer items of limited quantity.

The Sumika line had us standing about five or six abreast. An amazing coincidence - the person I was standing next to turned out to be one of my twitter mutuals who has a custom Kaito! She was there with her friend who was super hyped for Luka, and she let me take a pic of her itabag. 

I wasnt too far from the head of the line, but at this point, the position doesn’t actually matter as it’s not first-come first-serve.

Around 9:30am, the staff distributed numbered tickets to all of us - but vertically, rather than in the horiziontal snaking order we were queued in. (Meaning, my number was 217, the person in front of me had 216 and behind me 218, but the my twitter mutual next to me, who was technically the person in front of me in terms of the order we lined up in, had 139. So yes, the numbers were in some kind of order and not randomly distributed which is where I believe this method differs from one of the old methods I read about on the DD forums in the lottery guide, where the queue order was determined by the random number you received alone(correct me if I’m wrong on this as that info is gone now). 

After everyone had their number, some Volks staff addressed us with a megaphone and told us that there were over 900 people in the Sumika line. (I cant remember the exact number, but it was a lot). Obviously, not all these people can get Luka - not even half of them I would guess (although many people in the line were aiming for the other limited dolls - the two new SDs Lucia and Mia, and the rerelease of DDs Sheryl and Ranka). The staff member then drew three numbers from a box - ping pong balls with numbers from 0-9 on them. The person with that number would be the head of the queue. I remember it very clearly - it was ticket number 885! 

This meant that the queue order would be first 885, then all the people behind them, and then the rest of the queue from the very beginning. (885-->900andwhatever, then 1--->884. A moment of silence for the person who got 884.) At this point I wasn’t sure if that was good news for me or not, and I started looking around to see other peoples reactions. Some were pretty pokerfaced and others had started smiling. I calculated in my head that, since I would be the number 217, with 216 people in front of me and the people from 285-900andwhatever, that put my position roughly in the early 300s. I had read from SakuraSylph on the DD forum that any line position under 400 was a sure thing, but I was too anxious to believe it, and didn’t want to get my hopes up just in case.

That wasn’t the only reason I was feeling a bit nervous - it was also because i was in line to get a doll I hadn’t seen in person before, which i’ve never done for any of my other DDs. (I had been hoping thered be a display Luka in Akihabara before the event but there wasnt). Even though I knew that almost every single DD ever released looks better in person than the official photos, and I already liked Luka’s official photos, I still had a nagging feeling that I might not like her when I saw her. And then finally the line was moving into the venue through a back door near where the Sumika store was (a different point of entry to the people in the regular line), and the first thing we saw was the dolls in cases, letting us get a really good look at them as we went past, and I saw her.

And that was the moment I decided I definitely wanted her, but I still had no idea if I was even getting her today at this point. The Sumika store was still up ahead - first we approached a counter with one Volks Staff member at it.  On the counter were pictures of the limited dolls with numbers. There was no sold out sticker on any of them yet. When the guy asked me what doll I wanted, I was so nervous and so elated that I pretty much blurted MEGURINELUKA like a dumbass. When he asked for my numbered ticket, I accidentally thrust the ticket from Doll Show the previous day at him instead. I really hope I wasnt the only one that got like that, but I didn’t really care, because the next thing I knew I had this in my hand:

and then went back to stand in the queue still waiting to get into the Sumika store, and all I could do was stare at it. And then I thought ‘oh...I did get her’, and immediately messaged everybody who wanted to know. I didn’t know this at the time, but I found out later looking through tweets and time stamps exactly how close I was to missing out. According to those time stamps there were no more Lukas available not that long after I’d gotten my purchase ticket. I also found out just today that two people from the Fukuoka doll group I am in had also tried their luck and failed. So it was definitely a close call, and I feel even luckier about it.

The wait for the store was pretty long, but I didn’t care - I was holding that ticket so tightly because I was scared that I would drop it or something. I didn’t even want to put it in my pocket in case it fell out. But even though I didnt even have her yet, it felt very special. The Sumika store was even playing my favourite Luka song (Dreamin’ ChuChu by emon) so it felt extra special (and was also a relief, because although the song was only audible around the Sumika store area, the rest of the event space has the...extremely questionable playlist thats at every Dolpa, and needless to say I still have Dancing Queen stuck in my head)

Once I finally was able to go into the Sumika store I went right through it - I didnt even want to look at the other new items because I can get them from the Fukuoka store later anyway, and I’d rather save my money for the dealer stuff. At the cash register I paid for Luka, was instructed to come to the designated area to pick her up after 12, and then went off into the event hall to enjoy the event.

Some time after 12 I went to that designated area with my receipt. The staff member went out the back and came back with a huge box, and I’m thinking ‘oh shit! That’s my one!’ As I took the box another staff member took a photo, explaining that they were taking photos of ‘the moment the owner receives the new doll’. I have no idea what they do with these but he did at least tell me they dont put them online without permission. 

Just like the other vocaloids, Luka’s box is huge...honestly annoyingly so. I don’t really know how I’d get her on my flight home without either paying extra or unboxing her now/throwing the box away (or maybe folding it up). Since I wanted to unbox her at home I decide I wouldn’t open her and would mail her back to my apartment. Luckily Dollpa has a booth just for this with various boxes of all sizes (including one big enough to fit four doll boxes in...) As I was going to be busy with a few things and didnt want distractions, I made the delivery request field be the night of Thursday 10th.... tomorrow after work, now. 

It was pretty hard to resist the urge to just have a quick peek at her but quickly boxed her up and sent her off.

Many other people at the event were not so patient, and so after 12 there were quite a few Lukas around the event space. Some people had even already put her in different outfits and wigs. I might show some of those when I do a report post.

Anyway, that was my experience - I dont know if it was interesting to anyone other than me, but it was my first time experiencing getting a DD in this way. Among other things such as getting to hang out with some friends from the forum, it certainly made it a Dollpa to remember.

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WhatsApp beta for iOS points to new Group Info UI in coming update

WhatsApp has been pushing out masses of updates to its iOS app, but with most of them being protection patches and malicious program fixes, a true update that adds new functions to the messenger is rare indeed. With that stated, there’s a new update coming and whilst it is nothing enormous, it does convey something new to the Group Info web page.

According to @WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has spruced up its vintage and boring

Institution Information page to make it appealing and consumer-pleasant. The new Group Information page brings a remodeled person interface (UI) that consists of new icons like its did with an older replace to the Settings web page in the iOS app.

The brand new update brings colorful new icons that need to make it easier to locate alternatives and capabilities in the Institution Data web page. The icons deliver a subject matter this is much like the one located inside the Settings tab, which turned into these days made over.

It bids good-bye to the spartan interface which has ruled the segment for years (thinking about how common WhatsApp UI updates on iOS are). Still, then, something is better than nothing and Group Admins would be extra than happy to look the change the UI.

A latest WhatsApp beta replaces in March additionally hinted at the guide for iOS’ rich notifications that allow you to react to a notification (with pics and greater) without the need to get into the main app. With a bit of luck, these two will come bundled in the approaching replace as well.

Communication Made Easy With WhatsApp Group

This text is in part devoted to WhatsApp, that is a cross-platform immediate messaging provider founded in 2009 by two People.

I am the one out of the whopping four hundred million energetic users who use this service each month. It unites and makes pals. It plans and executes. It makes us move on an instant holiday.

Our ‘Special 26’ organization was the maximum active on January 24 while 9 folks determined to spend a night time at Mahabaleshwar. A friend volunteered to e-book a guest house.

All fingers had been in action mode. This messenger worked like our inbuilt DNA gadget. It made no bones to ping and inform all. It labored almost 18 hours that day. Finally, the program firmed up and the countdown started out. . .

Because the date drew close, others wanted to join the fray.

The event now grew to a bigger image.

We had to work on a bigger canvas. Digital meetings, real conferences, and meetings over informal dinners ensued.

For those residing in Mumbai and Pune, this hill-station is like a 2nd domestic. Any day, any season, each time without purpose – you hop on swarming this township. It is located within the Western Ghats range of Maharashtra, India, almost 120 km from Pune.

After been there for extra than twenty instances, I didn’t understand that Mahabir is some other name for Mahableshwar and that it served Because of the summer season capital of Bombay province all through British Raj.

I latterly got here to know that during old statistics it was called Malcolm Peth. Not that it matters but I simply concept I would proportion as a passing reference.

At eight am we hung a padlock at our primary door and headed for an exquisite a laugh.

Our domestic for the following 24 hours become a beautiful venue. It becomes placed subsequent to the wooded area overlooking the hills.

There was no habitation inside the place, so we may want to afford to be at our loudest exceptional without worrying everyone! With enough time for paparazzi, candid photography, and buying our lungs had the most engulfing cool breeze.

The visit to this area doesn’t get whole without the taste of strawberries. Sweet Charlie and Cama Rosa are the common sorts. The former is sweeter however perishable.

Whether or not one visits an ancient Shiva temple or Now not, or another point, one cannot leave this town without enjoying delicacies at Mapro Garden, that’s famous for Pizzas, sandwiches, and ‘Strawberry with cream. ‘

One additionally finds umpteen numbers of neighborhood syrups, as also cutlets from homegrown corn.

Bear in mind to move between April and October.

It rains closely from June to September. most of the shops stay closed and tourism is skinny.

There may additionally or won’t be snowfall from October to February however Sun is vivid from March to may additionally.

Lay your luggage accordingly and enjoy a groovy and first-rate haven 4500 toes above the sea stage. We pass frequently. See you there!

Apple’s New iOS 10 Provides More Enhancements, Better Functionality

The beta version of Apple’s iOS 10 operating system has been made to be had to programmers and app developers. Focused for public launch this fall the gadget is touted as Apple’s biggest overhaul for the reason that launch of iOS 7.

Though some accept as true with its miles greater of slight improve than a first-rate remodels, it offers customers many upgrades and full-size upgrades in functionality.

On first glance iOS 10 gives a few visual adjustments.

First the smartphone “wakes up” whilst you carry it, something similar to the Apple Watch. All notifications may be seen proper away without going beyond them with Touch Identity. There are a brand new lock screen and extra emphasis at the iMessage at the side of a few different widgets which function new larger and bolder visual language.

Apple has replaced the “slide to free up” message with “press domestic to free up”. In case you swipe to the left you could see a widget view. Swipe to the proper and you can release the digital camera.

The lock screen widgets are a nice Touch. In a quick glance, you could see the climate, news, upcoming calendar activities and extra based on your choices. you can edit and expand them. It appears they may be extra beneficial than widgets of past versions.

Apple has spruced up the lock screen notifications into rounded gray bins. The 3-D touching brings a pleasing short reply option.

Need to send a message? you can write them to your very own handwriting or regulate the way the message bubbles look. IOS 10 lets in you to ship brief “Tap back” responses or even upload animation.

“domestic” allows you to navigate your thermostat and power from the HomeKit application. This app has been streamlined with plenty of capability. you could flip off the heat, switch on the lighting fixtures, and manage a connected plug socket all from one app.

Apple Song packages have been cleaned up too. it’s miles quicker, cleaner and less complicated to look the songs you’ve got downloaded, and quicker to locate playlists in line with your tastes.

AI capability could be coming to a few photo packages

This consists of new facial and area detection abilities, extra effective seek, and a brand new tab called “Recollections” that turns pictures into highlight-fashion reels based round area and people.

Many in a commercial enterprise will appreciate that the Siri private assistant has also been updated. Apple has launched it to the developer network. Third party apps can now communicate to her. Those will encompass Uber, Slack, Skype, WhatsApp and greater. When complete you may be capable of order a taxi or have food delivered etc.

Charity Auction Procurement Idea – Update a Traditional Photography Donation to a Family Photo Party

Pictures donations are a protracted-strolling staple in lots of charity auctions. Like different enterprise offerings, they’re fine provided within the silent auction (not stay public sale). Normally the auction donation is a unfastened sitting with one print for a family, a pair, or a character.

Most of those donated Images services show nicely. Photographers frequently offer super pictures in their work to function a prop. But notwithstanding the visual enchantment, those items hardly ever sell for pinnacle dollar, if at all. in lots of instances, the object receives no bids.

As opposed to supplying this bundle 12 months after 12 months, do not forget making a thoughtful change to it. Occasionally those applications can sell, However, they Usually need to be tweaked.

Right here’s a proposal to adjust the donation for more bids.

In preference to presenting a sitting for a single family, ask the photographer if there is room for version. A greater famous object is a own family picture party.

The gist of this donation is to have numerous families experience the day together. Usually, one circle of relatives with a massive domestic and yard has the same opinion to host the occasion. It is probably a summer BBQ or play date — it is genuinely an excuse to get humans together.

Up to ten households may attend (visit with the photographer approximately what is affordable), socializing at a person’s domestic. The photographer takes candid photographs and extra informal family photographs for anybody in attendance.

In someday, all families are photographed, However, they haven’t posed shots in a studio.

Here’s the $64,000 question: If a sitting is mostly a three-hour to the four-hour system within the studio, is a photographer inclined to go to a home for perhaps a longer day, However, have the possibility to shoot several families in a more candid manner?

The advantage of capturing in a studio is that the photographer can manipulate lighting and the climate will become beside the point. He might have access to greater Pictures gadget in his studio, too. capturing outside or in someone’s (large) home is extra difficult. But at the flip facet, if the photographer is willing to shoot on the place, the upside for him is the sale of the greater way of life prints to extra families.

Believe an adorable photo of your daughters swinging at the swingset, or your children gambling kickball. Those life-style pictures are frequently more difficult for a discern to capture so that they’d be inclined to pay for a cute photograph from the photographer.

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WhatsApp beta for iOS points to new Group Info UI in coming update

WhatsApp has been pushing out masses of updates to its iOS app, but with most of them being protection patches and malicious program fixes, a true update that adds new functions to the messenger is rare indeed. With that stated, there’s a new update coming and whilst it is nothing enormous, it does convey something new to the Group Info web page.

According to @WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has spruced up its vintage and boring

Institution Information page to make it appealing and consumer-pleasant. The new Group Information page brings a remodeled person interface (UI) that consists of new icons like its did with an older replace to the Settings web page in the iOS app.

The brand new update brings colorful new icons that need to make it easier to locate alternatives and capabilities in the Institution Data web page. The icons deliver a subject matter this is much like the one located inside the Settings tab, which turned into these days made over.

It bids good-bye to the spartan interface which has ruled the segment for years (thinking about how common WhatsApp UI updates on iOS are). Still, then, something is better than nothing and Group Admins would be extra than happy to look the change the UI.

A latest WhatsApp beta replaces in March additionally hinted at the guide for iOS’ rich notifications that allow you to react to a notification (with pics and greater) without the need to get into the main app. With a bit of luck, these two will come bundled in the approaching replace as well.

Communication Made Easy With WhatsApp Group

This text is in part devoted to WhatsApp, that is a cross-platform immediate messaging provider founded in 2009 by two People.

I am the one out of the whopping four hundred million energetic users who use this service each month. It unites and makes pals. It plans and executes. It makes us move on an instant holiday.

Our ‘Special 26’ organization was the maximum active on January 24 while 9 folks determined to spend a night time at Mahabaleshwar. A friend volunteered to e-book a guest house.

All fingers had been in action mode. This messenger worked like our inbuilt DNA gadget. It made no bones to ping and inform all. It labored almost 18 hours that day. Finally, the program firmed up and the countdown started out. . .

Because the date drew close, others wanted to join the fray.

The event now grew to a bigger image.

We had to work on a bigger canvas. Digital meetings, real conferences, and meetings over informal dinners ensued.

For those residing in Mumbai and Pune, this hill-station is like a 2nd domestic. Any day, any season, each time without purpose – you hop on swarming this township. It is located within the Western Ghats range of Maharashtra, India, almost 120 km from Pune.

After been there for extra than twenty instances, I didn’t understand that Mahabir is some other name for Mahableshwar and that it served Because of the summer season capital of Bombay province all through British Raj.

I latterly got here to know that during old statistics it was called Malcolm Peth. Not that it matters but I simply concept I would proportion as a passing reference.

At eight am we hung a padlock at our primary door and headed for an exquisite a laugh.

Our domestic for the following 24 hours become a beautiful venue. It becomes placed subsequent to the wooded area overlooking the hills.

There was no habitation inside the place, so we may want to afford to be at our loudest exceptional without worrying everyone! With enough time for paparazzi, candid photography, and buying our lungs had the most engulfing cool breeze.

The visit to this area doesn’t get whole without the taste of strawberries. Sweet Charlie and Cama Rosa are the common sorts. The former is sweeter however perishable.

Whether or not one visits an ancient Shiva temple or Now not, or another point, one cannot leave this town without enjoying delicacies at Mapro Garden, that’s famous for Pizzas, sandwiches, and ‘Strawberry with cream. ‘

One additionally finds umpteen numbers of neighborhood syrups, as also cutlets from homegrown corn.

Bear in mind to move between April and October.

It rains closely from June to September. most of the shops stay closed and tourism is skinny.

There may additionally or won’t be snowfall from October to February however Sun is vivid from March to may additionally.

Lay your luggage accordingly and enjoy a groovy and first-rate haven 4500 toes above the sea stage. We pass frequently. See you there!

Apple’s New iOS 10 Provides More Enhancements, Better Functionality

The beta version of Apple’s iOS 10 operating system has been made to be had to programmers and app developers. Focused for public launch this fall the gadget is touted as Apple’s biggest overhaul for the reason that launch of iOS 7.

Though some accept as true with its miles greater of slight improve than a first-rate remodels, it offers customers many upgrades and full-size upgrades in functionality.

On first glance iOS 10 gives a few visual adjustments.

First the smartphone “wakes up” whilst you carry it, something similar to the Apple Watch. All notifications may be seen proper away without going beyond them with Touch Identity. There are a brand new lock screen and extra emphasis at the iMessage at the side of a few different widgets which function new larger and bolder visual language.

Apple has replaced the “slide to free up” message with “press domestic to free up”. In case you swipe to the left you could see a widget view. Swipe to the proper and you can release the digital camera.

The lock screen widgets are a nice Touch. In a quick glance, you could see the climate, news, upcoming calendar activities and extra based on your choices. you can edit and expand them. It appears they may be extra beneficial than widgets of past versions.

Apple has spruced up the lock screen notifications into rounded gray bins. The 3-D touching brings a pleasing short reply option.

Need to send a message? you can write them to your very own handwriting or regulate the way the message bubbles look. IOS 10 lets in you to ship brief “Tap back” responses or even upload animation.

“domestic” allows you to navigate your thermostat and power from the HomeKit application. This app has been streamlined with plenty of capability. you could flip off the heat, switch on the lighting fixtures, and manage a connected plug socket all from one app.

Apple Song packages have been cleaned up too. it’s miles quicker, cleaner and less complicated to look the songs you’ve got downloaded, and quicker to locate playlists in line with your tastes.

AI capability could be coming to a few photo packages

This consists of new facial and area detection abilities, extra effective seek, and a brand new tab called “Recollections” that turns pictures into highlight-fashion reels based round area and people.

Many in a commercial enterprise will appreciate that the Siri private assistant has also been updated. Apple has launched it to the developer network. Third party apps can now communicate to her. Those will encompass Uber, Slack, Skype, WhatsApp and greater. When complete you may be capable of order a taxi or have food delivered etc.

Charity Auction Procurement Idea – Update a Traditional Photography Donation to a Family Photo Party

Pictures donations are a protracted-strolling staple in lots of charity auctions. Like different enterprise offerings, they’re fine provided within the silent auction (not stay public sale). Normally the auction donation is a unfastened sitting with one print for a family, a pair, or a character.

Most of those donated Images services show nicely. Photographers frequently offer super pictures in their work to function a prop. But notwithstanding the visual enchantment, those items hardly ever sell for pinnacle dollar, if at all. in lots of instances, the object receives no bids.

As opposed to supplying this bundle 12 months after 12 months, do not forget making a thoughtful change to it. Occasionally those applications can sell, However, they Usually need to be tweaked.

Right here’s a proposal to adjust the donation for more bids.

In preference to presenting a sitting for a single family, ask the photographer if there is room for version. A greater famous object is a own family picture party.

The gist of this donation is to have numerous families experience the day together. Usually, one circle of relatives with a massive domestic and yard has the same opinion to host the occasion. It is probably a summer BBQ or play date — it is genuinely an excuse to get humans together.

Up to ten households may attend (visit with the photographer approximately what is affordable), socializing at a person’s domestic. The photographer takes candid photographs and extra informal family photographs for anybody in attendance.

In someday, all families are photographed, However, they haven’t posed shots in a studio.

Here’s the $64,000 question: If a sitting is mostly a three-hour to the four-hour system within the studio, is a photographer inclined to go to a home for perhaps a longer day, However, have the possibility to shoot several families in a more candid manner?

The advantage of capturing in a studio is that the photographer can manipulate lighting and the climate will become beside the point. He might have access to greater Pictures gadget in his studio, too. capturing outside or in someone’s (large) home is extra difficult. But at the flip facet, if the photographer is willing to shoot on the place, the upside for him is the sale of the greater way of life prints to extra families.

Believe an adorable photo of your daughters swinging at the swingset, or your children gambling kickball. Those life-style pictures are frequently more difficult for a discern to capture so that they’d be inclined to pay for a cute photograph from the photographer.