[Art (c) Matt Kidd/Murchu Volpe]

This is Crys sneaking onto Mene. A thread will be here at some point.

If anyone asks, you never saw me. :c

Hello, and welcome to Blood Sugar!

I know I said Halloween would be our very last event, but ol' Crys and Matt have some very brief downtime, and they couldn't resist one last hurrah. Especially with such an elegant theme!

So whether your fancy is the mush of St Valentines, the mordern and tongue-in-cheek of Singles Awareness, the hopeful of Congenital Heart Disease Day, or the traditional and elegant Lunar New Year, feel free to celebrate with us. <3

Why blood sugar~?

I've been thinking about using this title for SOMETHING for a while. I'm always complaining that mine is too low, and a time of the year dedicated to both the heart and sweets seemed fitting. XD

WANNA CUT RIGHT TO THE CHASE OF PETS WITHOUT ALL THE WALLS OF TEXT, CHECK HERE. PLEASE CHECK THE CERTS FOR SAMPLES.

Valentines

Lunar New Year

Rules

- Don't be a jerk

- Don't break the ToS in any way. many of my friends are on staff, I don't like giving them unnecessary work. Plus it just annoys me when people can't be bothered to listen to obvious and simple guidelines.

- No drama. None. You can leave here if you start any. And don't let the imaginary door hit you on the way.

- If you see any art in this thread, it was worked very hard on. Don't steal it. Put in your own bloody effort.

- Don't rush us. We're afk a lot. We have really complicated real lives. (Real lives? What are those, Crys? I'll tell you when you're older...)

- Have fun.

OH HAI. Cryssu at your service. <33

So I've been on Mene since 2007, but unfortunately joined literally just after the vday 07 event, and to this day am still striving to get a full set. >O>; Naturally, I dragged Matt on a few days later, because, well, we do everything together.

I will be 22 on the 28th of February, so not that many days left. ;D Another excellent lure back to Mene.

I am an aspiring artist, and what I lack in skill I make up for in laziness, lmao.

But my real passion lies in art whoring~. I would love OC art for my birthday, so much. z_z So I really need to get some up to date references up. (And one day finish that art contest before it's locked. :gonk: )

I am engaged IRL to Murchu Volpe, and we will be officially tying the knot the 7th of August this year. :heart: We've been together roughly since 2005, and most that know us know two things. We're completely offbeat, and we do everything together. XD Also, we're losers.

Life is pretty hard for me right now... In between being legally disabled (complicated heart disease + other illnesses I don't wish to get into), so I can't work, running around trying to plan a wedding and my first big move into an apartment on little to no money bordering on debt...

I have had to deal with the fact
- my fiancee is currently 800 miles away, working two jobs and going to uni, meaning no time together
- my computer and monitor both completely croaked, setting us back a good $300+ to replace
- broke my glasses four times in a month, finally broke down and bought new ones, thankfully still under warranty
- my mother suffered a massive heart attack and nearly died, she is now out of commission for six months and most of my attention is dedicated to her
- my cat was viciously attacked by a neighbour cat and had to be rushed to the vet when a hole was torn in his third eyelid; he's all healed up, but he hates me for the needles, and I hate being set back ANOTHER $300
- I have no idea what I'm doing, and I'm constantly panicking over money
- I love Matt and that makes it all very worthwhile.

Technically, I shouldn't be on Mene right now, but I missed you guys. So I'm sneaking on one more time. :heart: How could I resist such a pretty event?

I'M CHUUCH, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN WHILE I ENGAGE IN NINJATINE'S ACTIVITIES.

Artsy Stuffs



Well, would a Crys thread, be a Crys thread without artsuu?

Normally, I'd have some scheme to earn gold via doodles, but I don't have the patience this time around. >O>; Right now, anyway. I may open a shop at some point before the event ends. We'll see.

So do you want art, or some love tarot? OO:

Stick around, keep me company, and you run the chance of getting a free doodle! Be forewarned, however... Doodles come in no specific style. I loathe to limit myself, and frequently participate in a personal 'doodle a new style a day'. So just because so and so got a chibi, doesn't mean you will. Or the same style. Or colour. Be gracious and enjoy what you got or I won't offer freebies again! D:<

No samples. No asking. Just chat and be surprised.


** Now, I believe the only people I still owe art to are Hadsie, Kent, and Den ro. But if you think I owe you something, please, PLEASE PM me immediately. I just lost my computer and had to start essentially from scratch about two weeks ago, so I don't have records of anything.

And Den honey, I haven't seen you in months, so if you could tell me your order again or cancel it, please do so. z_z <33333

Note to self: I also still owe tarot readings to Kent and Kasumi Ocada.

The Bakery

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Do you like cookies? We sure as heck do. That's why we've slaved over a hot oven to bake plenty for you. Get some for yourself or your friends; the more you have, the higher the prize you get when the big day arrives!

Every day, from the 13th til the end, we'll reveal a new stage of prizes to lucky cookie collectors. :3 So be a pal and send a valentine to your friend to show you care, or cave to your sweet tooth and hoard a whole batch for yourself! But I wouldn't gobble them up if I were you.... ;D

Sugar, spice, and everything sexy will make sure this is one valentine you won't forget. :heart:



Cookie Price 15g each~!

Rate

[Lofty, so only invest if you're sure~. You won't be disappointed! We hope. D: ]

Stage 1: 1+ packets (15g)
Stage 2: 15 + packets (225g)
Stage 3: 30+ packets (450g)
Stage 4: 50+ packets (750g)

**** Alternate way to earn HERE

Form!

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Originally Posted by Form

[SIZE= 6][COLOR= tomato]Yes hello, cookies please![/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE= 2][COLOR= darkred]
[ B]Name of recipient[/B]: (if self, just put your own username)
[ B]Number of cookies desired[/B]: (the more, the better, right?!)
[ B]I will give you this many moneys[/B]: (at ___g per cookie ♥)
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

Proud Cookie Owners

- Ise @ 50 cookies. CERT

- Crys and Matt @ infinite cookies&pets.

- Hadsvich @ 15 cookies. CERT

- Kent @ 55 cookies. CERT

- BellyButton @ 1 cookie.


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The Festival

Whether you love mystery or just want to join us in acknowledging that Valentine's Day isn't the only holiday happening in the world right now, we've also created a great big bundle of red packets for you. Buy for yourself or your friends and wait for the day very soon when you get to open them and see what's been hiding inside. As with our cookies, the more you have, the greater the reward!

Every day, from the 13th til the end, we'll reveal a new stage of prizes to lucky packet collectors. Whether you choose to reward your friends on this Lunar New Year or hoard your treasures to yourself is up to you! O:

Same principles as the cookies apply~.



[Art inspired by the packet design in Mene's banner]

Packet Price 15g each~!

Rate

[Lofty, so only invest if you're sure~. You won't be disappointed! We hope. D: ]

Stage 1: 1+ packets (15g)
Stage 2: 15 + packets (225g)
Stage 3: 30+ packets (450g)
Stage 4: 50+ packets (750g)

**** Alternate way to earn HERE


Form!

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Originally Posted by Form

[SIZE= 6][COLOR= red][U]Yes hello, red [COLOR= gold]packets[/COLOR] [COLOR= red]please![ /U][/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE= 2]
[B ]Name of recipient[/B]: (if self, just put your own username)
[B ]Number of packets desired[/B]: (the more, the better, right?!)
[B ]I will give you this many moneys[/B]: (at ____g per packet ♥)
[/COLOR][/SIZE]

Proud Packet Owners

- Ise @ 50 packets. CERT

- Crys and Matt @ infinite packets&pets.

- Hadsvich @ 55 packets. CERT

- Kent @ 20 packets. CERT

- Dystopia @ 1 packet.

- BellyButton @ 1 packets.



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[Obligatory Just In Case Post]

I rabu you a lot, valentine's kittycat. X3

Oh~ Would you like me to delete that post? O: <333

Aw, I was just about to ask the same! D:
x'3
How dare you get to this before me, Kent! >D </3

lol I'm sorry~ > w>

&&& You look interesting. O:

Cryssu ran upstairs for a meenut, but said for me to tell you if one of you could do that she would appreciate it. <333

Also, hello gaiz~ X3 ♥

Okay, I deleted it~ o wo

Hi, Mattchu! :3 <3 How've you been?

@Matt: Hello~ o wo <3
So what are you guys up to? :'D

@Kent: lol You look rather interesting yourself~ x'3

We've been absorbed in wedding prep lately, but both of us are doing okay~ We're just arting around right now, with Cryssu working on thread stuff. <3 Ees funny you both popped in, since Crys was going to link you on FB shortly. xD

@Hadsie - I'm not sure which eyes to have. :C Are these okay? o 3o

@Matt - lol I just noticed the thread and had to pop in! <333

@Matt: lol You should know by now that we stalk you whenever you guys are online~ >:'D
x'3

@Kent: I dunno, I'm not sure myself either~ o 3o;
I think they're okay. x'3

Haha, you two do always seem to find us one way or another. XD <33 I'm glad for that fact, though!

I wish I could stay longer and see the finished thread set up, but it's about time I go to bed. ; 3;
My eyes are killing me and I'm pooped. x'3
Talk to the both of you tomorrow? o wo

Yus, we'll be happy to talk to you tomorrow. <333 Hopefully things will be further along by then. x3 Hope you rest well and have a good night! Crys says so too~

Thanks~ x'3 <3 See you two tomorrow, then~ :'D <333

Ugh, I'm so tired I'm not sure I want to do thread setup any more. ;o; Stupid v-day art stuff taking too long... *sigh*

And I missed Hadsie and Kent! T_____T

Aw, poor Cryssu~ ; o; -hugs and loves- <333
But I'm really loving the banner~ o wo <3

And I'm here now~ :'D

Isn't it adorable? *_* Matt painted it. <333

*pads the front page with more art* >O>;;