I've decided that I am going to try and feature a person or theme every week along with updating you guys on my goings on and whereabouts

These features aren't a popularity contest - the artist chosen might have 100 page views or they might have 10,000 pageviews - there is no discrimination just pure art. These features may also be a theme with various artists and their visualisation of the theme chosen.

So without further ado here is my first feature!!!!!!

With two dear friends getting married on Tuesday, I'm going to feature the theme LOVE.

We have all felt love at some point or another. It's the feeling of warmth and happiness that envelopes us and sometimes is so strong that we can't control our impulses.
Whether it be the birth of a child or looking into your beloved's eyes as you walk down the aisle on your wedding day, love is one of the best emotions we were given by our maker, and these are just some of the images I think capture the true meaning of the theme.



http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/26081732/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:44:35 PDT

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Thanks to =moonfreak I have a shiny new journal CSS in which to feature you lovely peeps!

There's a lot going on here at BlackCatsAngel Designs! A dear friend is getting married next Tuesday and then my lovely other half and I are in Sydney and Newcastle for a few days in August! I can't wait because I need a holiday BADLY!

Now that I have a journal I will be trying to feature you guys more!

Also, I just want to thank you guys for the feedback on the recent uploads to my gallery! The response has been phenomenal and I feel like I am not only on the right track, but getting better at what I do which is great because I felt stuck there for a while!

I hope you are all well! I just want to leave you with some faves of mine recently!

Love Mel

~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/25765887/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/25765887/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:18:08 PDT
I've been here a lot less than normal over the past few months - life's been getting in the road of me being useful on here and I currently have over 4000 - yes, 4k deviations accumulated to look through... Unfortunately I have barely enough time to scratch myself of late, and must delete these without going through them, but I have seen the previews on some of these pics and I am astounded by the talent I see from the people I watch. You guys are awesome!

What have I been doing since Circa Nocturna (the last lot of photo's that I submitted was THAT long ago!?) Hmm - I've been doing A LOT! That's what!

I've photographed a few weddings, made a 3 tier wedding cake for a friend (I'd never made one before and I must say I was rather happy with the outcome!)I've made some more jewellery and I've done some more family portraits as well!

The next 6 months are busy, busy, busy! I'm travelling to Warrnambool at the end of the month for my dear friends Hen's Night and Wedding, then a few days later I'm off to Sydney and Newcastle, followed by a trip to Brisvegas in September followed very closely by a trip to Leeton in Southern NSW in the first week of October, followed by a few weddings in Sydney and Newcastle in November and the impending arrival of my beloved ~DustyMcg cousin's baby who we will become "Aunt" and "Uncle" to!

It's going to be a most busy few months, and I hope to be able to update you guys whilst I'm on the go! But if all else fails, check out my new blog - [link] which I am updating more regularly than anywhere else!!!!!

That's all from me as I am going to go and post some pics for your all to look at! Please critique them - the only way I can get better is by getting awesome feedback!!

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23825746/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23825746/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:32:27 PDT SdeVarax has a journal currently up on her page where you feature the first 9 people who respond to this journal will be featured and in return you do the same journal and include the person who featured you at number 1.

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]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23754579/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23754579/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:45:27 PDT Halohid conjured up in an effort to help raise money for those affected by the bushfires.

The workshops are on this weekend starting on Saturday 21st March till the 22nd and will be beneficial to models and photographers alike

I personally can't afford it due to the never ending plethora of bills that seem to arrive in my mail box, however here is some more info for those of you interested!

Workshop 1 - Model Direction (for photographers)
21 March 9am - 12.30pm
Presented by Halohid, this workshop intends to share some tips with photographers on how to direct models!
Those involved have modeled many times, and will provide insight from the other side of the lens.
Models/etc provided, BYO camera!
Recommended Donation $50 or more

Workshop 2 - Model posing techniques (for models)
21 March 1.30pm - 5pm
Presented by Halohid, this workshop will share posing techniques, tips and tricks.
Well suited to new and semi-experienced models, Halohid brings all the benefits of theatre performance and training to this workshop.
Recommended Donation $50 or more

Workshop 3 - Introductory Studio Lighting
22 March 9am - 4.30pm
Presented by Jeff from photograjph.com =photograjph, this workshop is aimed at photographers wanting
a practical opportunity to play with studio equipment and get tips and techniques for working in a studio.
Models/equipment/studio provided, BYO camera!
Recommended Donation $100 or more

To sign up go to [link] and get ready to be wowed and have an awesome time with these amazingly creative and talented people!!!!!

Much love,

Mel xx

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23500475/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23500475/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:20:52 PST
My life for the best part of the last month or so has revolved around Circa Nocturna... I've been excited, apprehensive, nervous, unsure and basically scared shitless!

Why you ask?

I've never seen myself as alternative... sure I've dyed my hair blue, purple, turquoise, pink and red - but it still didn't get rid of that feeling that I was quite out of my depth in making pieces that would reflect the alternative style... Anyway you look at it, I was definitely doubting my abilities!

Here I was, being asked by Miss Kaios to make something to go with the outfits she made... and I had no idea what the hell I was going to do and whether people would love it or not......

Well, someone must have pressed my inspiration button because I think I hit just the spot!

I had many lovely comments on my pieces, and a few raised eyebrows - all of which were most appreciated!

The fashion on show was amazing and I was able to meet people I'd been wanting to meet for an absolute age! (Yes Miss Harm I'm looking at you! Tee hee hee Boobies! *moosh*)

I was able to catch up with people I've not seen in Ages (lots of love to Kell, and Sarah!!) and those who in recent times I've seen more often! (thanks for reading all my inane and funny questions and answering them Jeff - I still have lot's to learn from you so expect more questions!)

I made a few sales, and I was approached by a new Melbourne business to stock my brand in their shop, which I am HUGELY excited about - however I will refrain from saying too much as I don't wish to jinx myself!!!

SO - after all the self doubt my self evaluation goes like this.

I'm pleased with my achievements, I've proven my ability to a wider audience and recieved a positive reaction, and things can only become bigger and better from here on in!

I am so excited for what the future holds for not only myself, but Vitae Clothing as I know Kell's pieces were well recieved too!

To all those designers from Circa who might read this (designers and models alike) you all blew me away! You've opened my eyes to a whole new world and I LOVE IT!

Love and light,

Melani xx

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23402159/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23402159/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:08:26 PST Featuring some of the best of Australia's alternative fashion, clubwear and metal couture.

This awesome event will be taking place on Saturday at the Fitzroy Town Hall (Cnr of Napier and Moore St, Fitzroy.) and the doors open at 8pm!

Vitae Clothing will take the stage featuring the modelling talents of Sarah Coghlan , Ellen Friganiotis , and Helen Georgiou , The Hair and MUA talents of Prophecy Make-up , and the jewelery of yours truly - BlackCatsAngel Designs !

We would love for you to come along and show your support to us and enjoy the alternative fashion that will tittilate and tantalise your fashion tastebuds!

Tickets are available at the door or instore at:

Wildilocks 1/382 Ltl Collins St,
VNV Boudiour 514 Lygon St Brunswick East,
Peril Underground 17 Elizabeth St, Melbourne.

if you can't make it to the show on Saturday Carnivale Nocturna will be happening on the Sunday where you can Buy and discuss designs with the designers themselves and maybe score yourself a bargain - BlackCatsAngel Designs will be there with bells on with many a piece of jewellery to sell!

So - with no need to fantasise why don't you come along and enjoy yourself... and maybe walk on the dark side for the night....

Circa Nocturna - DON'T MISS IT!!!!!!!

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23075315/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/23075315/ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:33:44 PST
In case you've missed the news - Victoria is in the midst of it's most severe bushfires ever - it has even surpassed Black Friday and Ash Wednesday of which the anniversary is just days away.

84 are confirmed dead - perished in the blaze trying to save themselves or protect their houses and property.... all in vain... they never stood a chance. More are feared dead - they estimate more than 100.

More than 700 homes have been lost, and approximately 3733 people are displaced because of the blazes.

Marysville is lost... a handful of homes spared and it looks like a desolate wasteland... A picture really speak 1000 words.

My mind is filled with grief - for those who have lost everything, and for those who have perished.... stories of parents returning to their house to retrieve one last item coming back out into the yard only to find their car ablaze - children inside it...

I feel helpless... these people have nothing except what they are wearing, others lucky enough to have left the areas earlier have photo's and possessions precious to them. They can consider themselves lucky.

I consider myself lucky.

I was up until 4am Sunday morning worried about friends in the areas affected and friends and family who are helping fight the fires... I am thankful they are safe - for now....

My condolences to those on my friend list who have been affected by these horrific events... I can't truly imagine what you have been through, but you are in my thoughts. To those waiting to hear from loved ones... I hope you make contact with your loved ones soon... I know how scary it is to wait to hear news...

If there is anyone I can offer help to - please don't hesitate to ask for it.

All my love and light in these dark hours,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/21275931/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/21275931/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:13:43 PST
Yep - it's that time of year again and I am another year older! Hooray!

As you've probably noticed, there's been lot's of wedding pics put up - I would love to hear what you think!!!!

I'll find some party thumbs a lil later!!

*runs of singing*

Awesome portrait club!!!



]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20942948/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20942948/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:53:00 PDT "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."
~ Aristotle

SO, you may have noticed a LOT of wedding photo's going up in my gallery recently...

This is because I have decided to turn my head at something I have come to love - all things wedding!

My business making jewellery seeped into the wedding industry, and so did my make up artists skills, and so has my photography... I'm not even entirely sure how it happened... it just did...

I did my first official wedding back in August with ~kirstjae working on my dear friend Alison's wedding - she has been a huge part of pushing me to become better and had already booked her photographer and one day on the spur of the moment asked if Kirst and I would like to shoot her wedding - we agreed to shoot it after a meeting and luckily she loved the photo's!

I was then asked by another dear pair of friends Claire and Matt to attend their wedding, and if they paid for our accom and transport, would I mind being official photographer for part of the getting ready, a location and the whole of the reception - of course I said yes, and told her no payment would be necessary, but her and her fiance insisted! I'm so lucky to have lovely friends like these!

They are currently on their honeymoon touring Europe (lucky buggers!) and I can't wait to hear Claire's brutally honest opinion on her photo's!

I am shooting another wedding on the 18th October - this time solely by myself and I can't wait - it's a beach wedding, and very laid back and cool - should be awesome!

I would LOVE for all of my friends on dA to critique my work and if you think there is something I could do better please give me tips - I love learning!!!!

For now, sit back and enjoy the beauty of the weddings I have been lucky enough to capture!

Love

Mel

"A kiss is a lovely trick, designed by nature, to stop words when speech becomes superfluous."
--Ingrid Bergmen ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20247531/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20247531/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:06:32 PDT Life is what you make of it... So go and do something positive!!

and Rainbows everywhere!

The weather is being quite strange recently... from a beautiful 19 degrees on Friday (or was it 21 degrees?)to lightening and thunder today... weird!

So I thought that with all the rain, and the sunshine, I would collate a journal filled with sun and rains creations - Rainbows!

They make a dreary day cheery and a sunshower more likeable

Here are my fave rainbows!





Enjoy the pics of happiness and smile! It's Spring! Warm weather is coming!!!!

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20177991/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20177991/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:16:11 PDT Life is what you make of it... So go and do something positive!!

A few months ago, I was blessed enough to be asked by a dear friend of mine, Alison, to shoot her wedding alongside another of my dear friends Kirst ~kirstjae

As you can imagine, I was excited and scared out of my wits... I have never done weddings before this nor had I shot anything as fast paced as a wedding either... Other than Mellissa and Travis's wedding which is up in my gallery and I was shooting what their pro was setting up - EASY in the grand scheme of things!

So I decided that if I was going to do this I would need to upgrade my camera... I needed a fully funtional Digital SLR rather than a semi manual digital so I bought myself a Canon 450D twin lens kit and got a Circular Polarising Filter as well to help cut the glare if necessary (SO glad I spent the extra money!)

My camera arrived about 2 weeks before the big day, but as luck would have it, I was too busy with uni work (my mid year recital to be exact!) to even play with it

I was invited to my friends hens night, and whilst I had the camera, I was to chicken to use it on anything other than auto because I had no idea what did what, and realised very quickly that it was just about common sense... so ended up playing with the manual settings too.

I was able to play with the camera for about 4 hours before the big day arrived and was hoping I would be able to remember how to do everything and what did what on the big day...

I love the photos... I am so incredibly proud of how the images came out! I am by no means perfect, but I am so happy with them!

I took just under a thousand pics and whilst there are quite a few that need to be tossed, there are so many more that are keepers!

Whilst I still have LOTS to learn, I am feeling a bit more confident in my abilities but can always use the practise.

SO - If anyone wants to shoot with me to add to their ports I would be happy to hear from you!

Here are some pics of loved up couples to tide you over till I get some of my own up in my gallery!




~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20065203/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/20065203/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:17:47 PDT Life is what you make of it... So go and do something positive!!

In the last journal I mentioned that I suspected my friends Hodgkins Lymphoma had come back.

I have been hoping against all hope that I was wrong.

I wasn't.

I'm so sad for her. This is supposed to be the time in her life where she is going out, meeting people, and enjoying life. Not fighting for it. She's not even 21 yet.

This has affected me rather badly. I just want to tell her it will all be ok and that she will be fine. But at the moment there are no guarentees.

I don't like to see my friends upset or in bad health. I would rather it be me than them, because then it wouldn't make me so sad.

Sounds silly but it's true...

Please keep her in your thoughts...

Love Melani


Some Daffodils to remember those who are fighting the tough fight and for those who lost...






http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/19911213/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:28:46 PDT Life is what you make of it... So go and do something positive!!

On Friday I had a rehearsal with my accompanist for my mid year recital, when we were interrupted by the university receptionist to tell us that my friend (whose rehearsal was after my own) would not be making her rehearsal as she was still at the hospital after having some tests done and seemed very upset.

My friend last year, was operated on to remove a cancerous tumour that was wrapped around her vocal cord (The cancer was classed as Hodgkins) and was named a success.

Just after her operation, her voice was very quiet, but sounded normal which we were all pleased about - she is training to become a classical opera singer and this sort of trauma could be career ending.

In recent months, we have all noticed a huskiness and gravelly quality develop in her voice and at the back of my mind I hoped it was my imagination and that it would go away.

She recently became worried about it, and booked in to see her specialist who ran the tests on Friday. After the biopsy of the area was taken, he asked her to make an appointment for 2 or 3 weeks later to review the results.

She recieved a phone call this morning - Can you please come in to see the Dr tomorrow as your test results have come back.

I spoke with her tonight and she is understandibly upset, but hopeful in the same respect that it's just a call to tell her sooner rather than later that all is well, but we are both smart women (well I like to think I am!) and generally speaking if they ask you to book one thing, then over ride themselves, it's generally bad news.

So I need your help. I need all the positive thoughts you can send my way.

I'm terribly worried for her as she is a lovely girl with a heart of gold and I would hate for her to have to go through all this crap again.

Thanks for reading this far... I just needed to get it off my chest... I'm not feeling the best myself at the moment, but with the added worry, a few positive thoughts wouldn't go astray either!!


I'm going to leave you now with some beautiful images I looked at to try and take my mind off it all....

Enjoy!



~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/19803723/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/19803723/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:41:52 PDT for designing my CSS She even took the picture of the featheries especially for it!!!

As a thank you I've chosen some of my fave pics from her gallery!





Now go show her some love!




After too long without a sub I finally bought one for myself!

Now I'm going to be able to feature all different people who I think deserve it and random other stuff

ANyone know of any pretty CSS for journals??? If not anyone want to make me one??? I would love you forever!!!

Camera still hasn't arrived yet and I reckon I've got ants in my pants - every time theres a knock at the door I am there before the second knock to see if it's for me! Ha ha ha!

Also - LOTS of new deviations up - please check them out and leave constructive feedback - I want to get better at this so be honest, be brutal but most of all be honest!!!

Love to you all!

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/19763628/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/19763628/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:07:22 PDT
I finally have my brand new laptop (been wanting one for YEARS!) and I love it to pieces!!!

I have also bought.... wait for it... a new CAMERA!!!

Up till now, I have had either compact digitals, which are great for certain situations, or a semi SLR which was not my own.

I finally got enough money (ANZ is my new best friend!) to buy a Canon 450D twin lens kit and some other bits and bobs for it.

SO now I play the waiting game... I am waiting for it to be shipped out from Hong Kong, and I tell you what... I don't have a lot of patience at the moment! I seriously feel like a 3 year old who KNOWS what their Christmas present is and has been told they aren't allowed to open it till Christmas Day... THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!!!

In other news, Dusty and I recently went to the beautiful Anna Bay (Close to Newcastle) to visit his cousin and his cousin's wife.

We had an amazing time catching up with them, drinking, and visiting beaches.... I just wish I had, had my camera for the trip!!!! Ahh well, I'm going to post some pics soon, and would LOVE LOVE LOVE some constructive criticism! I've got a thick skin so BRING IT!!!

I look forward to creating better images with my new camera... IF IT EVER ARRIVES!!!!!!!!!


Hope all is well in your world!

Mel xx

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/18285739/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/18285739/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:20:58 PDT
Well, I decided to have a look... which turned into a play which then turned into a webpage of my own!

It's one of those 'free websites' so it's not mine alone but it will do for the moment!

I would love for you all to go check it out and tell me your thoughts! I've still got some bits and pieces to do to make it more how I want it, but it will do the job for the moment!

My main reason for having it was because although I love sharing my jewellery on here, I think it would be nice to have my 'own' website where I can post all of the jewellery and it will be in it's own little file and neat and tidy and not all over the shop so to speak...

So - Here's the web address - [link] go and show me some love!!!!!!

Hope you are all well,

Love and light,

Mel

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/18128179/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/18128179/ Fri, 02 May 2008 05:27:20 PDT
Yep that would be me!! I've decided that I want to get a digital SLR so that I can create better images and become a better photographer...

Which means I need extra work - but with uni and looking after mum the only spare time I have is weekends and all the places I've approached for part time work want you through the week as well and I quite honestly can't afford the time lost while I'm at work!

So I just wanted to put the call out there to photographers and models alike - I am free most weekends for work as either a MUA or Photographer and my rates are very reasonable.

If you are interested, please contact me via note.

I am also available for jewellery orders - again if you would like something that's in my gallery please note me - if you have a creation of your own on paper or in your head you would like brought to life, then I would be interested in trying to make that happen for you!

I look forward to working with you talented guys and gals soon!!!

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17892986/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17892986/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:49:28 PDT photograjph a while back, when he tells me he has a question for me...

Now, some of you might think this is entirely normal conversation, and for most it is... however mine and Jeffs conversations are far from normal and 99% of them involve me asking questions like "why would this photographer do this when they could or should have done this?" or "Why do I have to do it like that and not the way I want to do it?"

In short - I ask the questions, and he patiently... SO patiently answers. Never with sarcasm (though there has been the odd occasion but it's all in jest because he's just that kind of guy!) and always a laugh and an explanation to follow.

So you can see now why when he told me that he had a question to ask me I was surprised... VERY surprised.

So imagine my surprise when he comes along and asks me if I would like to submit some photo's for an exhibition!!!!!

There were no guarantee's that any of my shot's would be chosen which I knew from the very start and drummed into my head as I didn't want to get all excited in case none of my stuff got chosen but guess what.....

MY STUFF WAS ACCEPTED!!!!!!!! :happydance:

The theme for the exhibition was "Life Under Lights; Caught in the Act" and was held by Monash University's Arts department (Fleur please correct me if I am wrong!) on Monday the 14th April.

As you might remember, I wrote that I had done a few shoots for my twisted fairytales and these are what I submitted.

There were 6 of my images chosen all up - only 2 were edited by moi the other 4 were edited by the very talented Jeff and featured the ever beautiful Esther ~Pale-Enchantress the gorgeous Teagan =HIMstress666 and the stunning Fee *TinyAndAdorable who really does live up to her user name!

I can't thank these three ladies enough for being ever so patient with me on the days I worked with them... they were long days, and I'm sure they were getting sick of me by the end of it, but it was worth it... well to me it was anyways!

I learnt so much from all three of them... I can't thank them enough!!!

And Jeff - I couldn't have done it without him... he is helpful, encouraging, and I won't allow him to be humble because he really is freaking good at what he does - he won't blow his own horn, so I will do it for him!!!!

A wonderful guy with all the patience in the world and a friendly ear to listen when you're down in the dumps and will answer any question - even if you think it's stupid!

His technical skills don't go astray either

It's people like Jeff who make me want to learn - I don't feel stupid asking him questions and when I feel like I've jumped in the deep end and I'm drowning, he's there to throw me a life jacket.

So - before this gets any more Emmy awards speech like, I'll chop it here and leave it at that.

I can't wait to hear what you think of my new pieces, and I would love to hear your feedback - good and bad, because I can only get better if I know what's wrong!

Love to all,

Mel

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17679520/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17679520/ Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:59:49 PDT
I come back half an hour later, to find a message from a beautiful friend Natalie asking if I had heard about my uni lecturer Ian Harrison.

I've not been at uni this week due to the severe storms and being ill myself, so I haven't heard any news. Intrigued I tell her that I hadn't heard, and what was wrong. Something didn't seem right.

"He died" She said... Just like that... like a puff of smoke....

Ian was one of the most... patient, kind, men I have been taught by. He had a cracked sense of humour, and we got along well... Any excuse was a good excuse - as long as you did your work - EVENTUALLY!

So I am shocked and saddened, that I may well be attending the funeral of one of the greatest teachers I have ever had, who reinforced my love of music, particularly with regards to a subject I was non to fond of.

So, in his memory, I dedicate one of my most favourite songs to him, one that he had us singing in Chamber Choir...

Danny Boy

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.

And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

Thank you for renewing my love for music, believing that I could do it even when I thought I couldn't, and may you sing with the angels forever more.

xxx

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17467939/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17467939/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:45:50 PDT
It feels good to finally have some editing and posting done, and I can't wait to see what you all think of my shots! I want critiques - good and bad - I can only get better with both the good and the bad - I have a thick skin and I can take it!! PROMISE!!!!!!

I will also be adding some pics from the shoot I did with Esther and Teagan but not until they themselves have the discs!!!!!

I will until then be posting pics of the wedding I went to in February..... most beautiful wedding I have attended and much fun was had by all!

I also Caught the bouquet, so who knows what lies ahead for me! LOL!

Anywho, I'm off like a brides nighty!!!!

Love to you all and a MERRY EASTER TO YOU!!!!!!

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17453213/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/17453213/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:14:59 PDT
SO - as my Easter present to everyone, I am uploading.... Now I know I said I was uploading soon in my last journal which was... Oh... OVER a month ago...

Fuck.

I have at least 5 shoots from November last year to edit.... I'm starting tonight.... at least then I can't be annoyed about that....

Hm......

Hope everyone is having a great Easter weekend!

Love Mel

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16909275/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16909275/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:33:57 PST
It's been awhile - too long I feel since I last updated you on the goings on of the cat!

Life has been very busy here in my corner of the world, I have been on uni break, and I think I need another holiday!

Just as well I'm going to Canberra and Sydney next week then I suppose! LOL! But I'll get to that later!

In Mid November, I went to South Australia and I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous Miss Sarah *cougars and the beautiful Kelly ~kaios!!

I have some wonderful shots from both shoots, and I will be putting some up tonight I hope so keep your eyes open!

I also recently got to meet the wonderful Fee *TinyAndAdorable, gorgeously pale *Halohid and the magnificent Jeff =photograjph - all amazing and wonderful people - *Halohid and I reminisced about the days when she was at uni with me (the year below me) and all the fun times had with 'various' teachers over a latte.... Gotta love babskebabs (in joke some people reading this will understand - those that don't please ask!) all the while discussing some shoot 'ideas' with Jeff which was much fun, and even in the short time we met, lot's of ideas were talked about - great fun, great people, great ideas... What more can a girl want...

Well this girl wanted to hijack someones plans... Jeff's plans in fact!

I'll explain!

Whilst catching up over coffee that day it was revealed that I dabble in a bit of Make Up Artistry when I can - I've done some bridal work, some stage work, and pantomime work along with some out there concepts that are just a bit.... wacky (Go figure!)
So when Jeff found out he had two shooters and two models, he asked if I would be interested in doing some MUA work for him...

Always one to take up a challenge, I said 'sure thing!' A day or so later (maybe more I can't remember exactly!) Jeff told me that 'a model has pulled out as has a photographer - would you like to shoot some of your ideas?' Again, I figured 'why not' and took up his offer. A little while later I get another message from Jeff "2nd model's pulled out"

So! (and I believe this is when my hijacking started! Correct me if I am wrong Jeff!) I said - "no matter! I will contact some models and see what the response is like! Surely we can get some in by Sunday (10th) and Monday (11th) so I shoot off 7 emails to various girls, and settle down for the wait to begin...

About an hour later, I have 5 responses - 2 for Sunday and 5 for either day!!

Both days were planned as 9 hour shoots so we figured out a schedule and then two of my models couldn't make it - no worries, I will contact the girls who are flexible for both days -

Enter Teagan =HIMstress666 and Esther *Pale-Enchantress!!!

These girls... MY GOD.... I can't praise them highly enough! I am not a professional photographer, and I was learning my part whilst shooting them, but not one complaint did I hear!

They arrived on time (9am on a Sunday!), were all smiles and giggles, and just couldn't do enough to help. No pose was too difficult, and best of all?? My ideas were embraced and bought to life!

The theme for the days shoot was Twisted fairytales... and twisted it was..... Evil Snow White met Good Snow white, Alice Killed the White Rabbit, and Red Riding Hood Became a zombie.... Yep... Twisted fairytales it was indeed!

So thank you to Teagan and Esther! You were wonderful girls to work with, and I hope one day we can play again! It was muchly fun!! Also a big shout out must go to my good friend Alan ~icepick-trotter - He abducted his friends ornamental swords so that we could use them... He also helped to keep the ideas flowing too! Thanks Alan!

On returning home on the Sunday night, thoroughly exhausted from only 3 hours sleep and a 9 hour shoot, I came home to find that one of my models for the Monday shoot was unable to make it... No worries - we still have one - we should be fine! Jeff said he would get in touch with the wonderful Fee and see if she wants to join in the fun too!

Monday morning arrives, Jeff, and myself arrive at the studio nice and early...

"Fee is free and said she's happy to come and shoot!... ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16296895/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16296895/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:44:18 PST
He wasn't my father, but he was certainly my father figure - the idea of what a gentleman was - and whilst he never lived with mum and I (his mother was too ill and she hated mum with a passion because of his ex wife and her lies) he was (in the last few years) spending more and more time here with us, and when I was in my car accident last year, came around to make sure I was ok - arriving at 8pm after starting work at 3am and finishing at 6pm.

He was a very sick man, though we didn't realise just how sick he was, and I guess that is why it was such a shock to find out he was gone and never coming back.

To hear my mum howl like she did the day we found out he had died - I would give my own life if it meant never hearing that sound again - just thinking about it makes it reverberate in my ears.

There are times still now - 12 months on, where I see the back of someone and think it's him - only to remember I will never see him again.

But I know he is still here. I can feel him around me when I need him most, lifting my lips into a smile, and giving me hope.

In the last month in particular, it's been extra hard as my best friend lost her dad unexpectedly too who I was also close to.

So today, if I don't seem myself, I apologise in advance. Know I am just very sad, but at the same time happy he is no longer ill, and suffering. He is home.

To experience these two emotions all at once is difficult and confusing and I'm coping as best I can.

I just wish I had one more chance to say goodbye and I love you - because although he was in my life a lot, I don't ever remember saying it to him.



Thanks for reading.

Mel

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16180537/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/16180537/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:54:28 PST
It started with the death of Clive - one of my father figures and my mum's partner of 17 years. Totally unexpected, and we're still coming to terms with it.

A week later, my mum was admitted to hospital with a recurrent cellulitus in her leg, which managed to keep her in hospital on and off for around 4-6 months of the year... Not good, but we made it through!!!

During one of mum's brief stints away from the hospital, I decided that I needed to get away from it all and took off up to Sydney to visit the always beautiful =SpankKitty and =believe-hope and had some creative playtime with them, and the girly fun paid off! I was able to relax for the first time in ages!!!!

On this trip, I experienced my first plane ride, and met two beautiful and strong women who I can never repay for their time and kind words and hugs when I needed them most!!

Thanks girls!!!!

At the end of this trip, my mind was a little more peaceful, and I decided to start my own business - Mum was still sick, and between uni, and looking after her when she was home, and even when she was not, I was not game to get a job till everything in my life was stable - So BlackCatsAngel Designs was born and working for myself meant I could control when I was able to work - I love it, and whilst it's not generating a huge amount of money - I'm proud of myself for giving it a go - it's something I am proud of and it's my little side project!

Soon after this Miss *invisiblerose came to town and we had a ball in the few days she was here - mind you I had exams the entire time she was here, but we still managed to get some art made! So Rach, thanks for making my exam period more bearable - there's always a bed and a home made meal here waiting for you when you want to visit!!!

Mid year break came and I got great uni results - best I had so far in my 3 years there! Definitely something to celebrate over!!

School went back and I went from having 5 subjects to 11!!!! Needless to say life became a lot more full, and I was praying to god to get through this in one piece!!!!!

During the term sometime, I got to meet up with the lovely and talented *lona13 and we tried to get some good shots - not sure how it went really, but I know we had fun! (Can you send me a disk of pics please Kate?! Love you long time!) I helped her with a shoot for uni - which had me in my undies behind a parasol - IN MY BACKYARD... yes I know - scary thought! But the final shot was great!

I joined Model Mayhem, and mentioned in my 'blog' that I made jewellery, and within just a short while the stunningly gorgeous ~MissKellyDoll commissioned me to make her two head dresses - my feathery fascinations - which were my first attempts at making anything like it!!! She's the dancing queen, pin up princess and now a great friend! Thanks for having the faith in me to make your head dresses!

I saw my first burlesque styled show in which Miss Kelly danced in and I was blown away.... WOW.... I think I fell in love with the style and the era in general!!! Can't wait to see more!!

In October mum landed herself back in hospital for another month and I almost lost her - an asthma attack that lasted for 4 hours and had her on an oxygen machine that was forcing the O2 in found her keeping me on my toes - It's a wonder I don't have grey hair yet!!

November came, and I turned 22 - caught up with friends I hadn't seen in YEARS and rejoiced in the fact that for the first time in about 4 years I wasn't on crutches, in a wheelchair or on pain killers of any sort and could actually drink and celebrate!! HOORAY!

My end of year recital came about and on a 35-37 degree day, I got on the stage and did my best - which resulted in me just about passing out from heat exhaustion and still I kept going - probably not smart, but I needed to do it to prove it to myself that I was capable! I have to... ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15771520/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15771520/ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:04:51 PST
What a hectic few days it has been.

For the last 14 days, I have been on holidays. I went to Adelaide for 9 of those days and got to meet some new people from dA who I have made great friends with (More about that in the next journal!) and I got to meet up with family too!

I was also reminded while I was away at how important family is, and not in a nice way either.

My best friend of 19 years, got in touch with my mum - her 'other mother' to tell her some bad news. Her dad passed away quite unexpectedly on the 21st November.

My closest friend, who might as well be my sister, wasn't able to get through on my mobile because I was out of range - My mum broke the news to me as gently as she could over the phone and I was devastated. He had accepted me as one of his own daughters and I was always welcome in the house - no need to knock. I felt at home.

I rang my friend as soon as I could muster up the courage to talk to her - what does one say to someone who has just lost the most important person in their life??

Well it didn't matter what was said, it was the reminiscing and the laughs that made that phone call one I will never forget.

I offered to come home early and stay with her for as long as was needed. She told me I better not arrive hom any sooner than expected from my holiday or she would kick my arse... She's bigger than me so I listened to her... Albeit grudgingly!

I arrived back in Melbourne on Thursday last week, and headed straight for a train to Ballarat where I would stay over night and go to the funeral the next day.

It was a beautiful service. Many tears were shed, and it hit me hard. This year 2 men I looked up to as fathers and loved dearly have passed on before they reached their mid 50's. Way too young to leave this earth.

My friend and I before now had only seen each other maybe once every 2 years because of distance and uni and work.... I will not make any more excuses.

I have decided that I will see her and other people I don't see often as many times a year as is possible. Life is too short to miss out on the good times and the bad.

So my Christmas wish this year, for everyone is this -

Live life with laughter and tears, love your friends with your whole self and make the most of all that you have. At the end of the day, it is all you have.

On to the next issue.... My message centre currently has over 350 messages and 1,289 deviations - it's going to take a while to get through them all, and I assume I will probably not comment on every piece - but please know I love and appreciate all your works! They are wonderful!

Till the next journal,

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15485643/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15485643/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:49:44 PST BlackCatsAngel Designs Presents...

Hi there guys and gals!

For the last 12 months I have been lucky enough to have myself a sub here on dA but it runs out in 2 days! how times flies when you're having fun!

Unfortunately funds are really tight atm and I don't have a sugar daddy who will pay for one! LOL!

So I will still be here, but unfortunately not with the ability to feature actual pics and do cool stuff like that!

Hope your all well!

Love Mel






The end ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15352111/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15352111/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:42:32 PDT BlackCatsAngel Designs Presents...

So - the end of the year is drawing ever closer and uni will be over for another year leaving me to ponder how I will fill my time!

I know how I will be spending at least 10 days of that time, and that will be when I help a family friend move over to South Australia, giving me the chance to meet up with
the wonderful Sarah *cougars =DalaiHarma and *kaios and anyone else who might be interested in meeting up with me!

It will be my first time to SA and I will be doing a bit of sightseeing with Peta (the lady I'm helping move house). We're going to see Port Pirie, the Barossa (I'll test some Red wine for you Tash!) and a whole heap of other places, and I think I'm going to be whisked off by Harm and Sarah to the wonderful Ice Cream shop! YAY!

So in order to celebrate this trip, I have made a ticker so you can all help me with the count down!





Isn't it pretty?

I will also hopefully be going to see a Burlesque show while I am over there that the beautiful *Vintage-Vixen is going to be performing in so that is sure to thrill! Any one interested in going should go to her journal for more details!

So that's what I am looking forward to, however, before then I have to get through my end of year recital and hopefully PASS!

So here's another pretty ticker to show me how little time I have to prepare! ARGH! *starts to freak*





Thank you to everyone for the beautiful birthday wishes too! They were very thoughtful and most appreciated!

Hope you are all well!

Love and light,

Melani

PS - although I haven't been commenting much on your art, please know that I have been looking at it and loving every second of it - I have had exam preparation this last month and I had 11 exams in 4 days last week so it's been a bit nutty here!

I will start commenting as per normal asap!

Love Mel



http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/15337585/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:28:39 PDT BlackCatsAngel Designs Presents...

BIRTHDAY ON THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER!!

I had my two final written exams yesterday afternoon and was surrounded by crazy music people singing and shouting out their birthday wishes and it was all very exciting and fantastic!

I got many lovely things and I can't wait to put them all to good use YAY!

I then met up with Mr Ryan ~OpalMist who came down to visit me and it was GREAT! He's still here now and playing with my hair - YAY!

I also was given a surprise birthday dinner by a close family friend Peta which was delicious - and CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE FOR DESSERT!!!! WOOHOO!

So all in all it was a great birthday so thank you to all my dA friends who messaged me and sent me lot's of love!

Also Happy Birthday to those on dA on my watch list who celebrate their birthdays on the 2nd - I know there's a few of you!

Some to celebrate here's some beautiful Birthday Thumbs!

~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14874451/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14874451/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:16:16 PDT BlackCatsAngel Designs Presents...

Hi there guys! Another quick update before I head off for another busy day in the life...

As some of you may know I am a member of the *JewelryClub which is a club devoted to showing off their talented members who make beautiful jewellery.

Ranging from beginners to Advanced jewellery makers, this club is fantastic as it encourages everyone of ALL abilities to come together and encourage each other.

Now the reason I am writing about them today is because they are currently holding a jewellery competition!

If any of you are interested, and make jewellery but are not a part of the club I urge you to go join NOW!

Also I am one of the jury for this competition which is quite exciting and by the looks of the entries so far, it's going to be a tough call!

So anyways,

Here are the details of the competition if you are interested!



The theme is "Seasons" - not just one season, but any season! Remember to indicate which season you chose when you send us your entry for it to be valid!! (we will not post the entries if we do not have the season info!)
You have to be a member to participate! If you're not a member yet, simply watch us (all the details on joining are at the bottom of our main journal entry)
The piece HAS to be a jewelry of some sort!
You can donate and participate (worst is you'd win your own prize ), but you cannot jury and participate.
Maximum of 2 entries per participant - yes, it can be of the same season.
To submit entries, send us a note labeled Season Contest - [Season Chosen].
Because judging actual pieces and design of pieces together is subjective (an actual piece may look nicer than a paper design, or the design might be extraordinary yet difficult, resulting in a huge gap in techniques between 2 pieces, and etc.), only actual pieces will be accepted.
Deadline: October 31st, 11:59 p.m. EST

Jury:


Pieces will be evaluated on originality, incorporation of the theme and the seasons chosen in the piece, execution, and presentation (i.e. photograph: does it showcase the piece well, represents the feel of the season too, etc.)


We will select 8 pieces, 2 for each seasons. Out of these 8 pieces, we will revote and assign points to narrow it down to a Top 4 - one piece per season.

Club members will then be able to vote for their favorite. The one with the most vote will get 1st prize, and so on, with one Runner Up. The 4 pieces that didn't make the Top 4 will be Honorary Mentions!



VOTING
http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14830714/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:36:17 PDT BlackCatsAngel Designs Presents...

Hi there!

It's been a while since I last wrote up a Journal, so with the few spare moments I have now I thought I should update you all on what's been going down!

First things first - Congratulations MUST go to =michelephant for bidding on the gorgeous earrings made by BlackCatsAngel Designs to give money to Auction for a Cause!

Thank you very much! You're generosity not only got you a pair of earrings, they helped a lady fighting the biggest fight of her life!

If anyone else would like to help with this cause, then please speak to *feline643 as she has all the details!

There will also be a journal feature for all of the people who bid as soon as I have a moment to go through galleries and such!

In other news, I joined model mayhem (my model mayhem number is 492796 feel free to add me!) and within a small amount of time, I had the wonderful and incredibly talented Miss Kelly Ann Doll get in touch with me asking me if I would be able to make her some gorgeous burlesque style head dresses for a show in which she was a featured act called Good Drugs Bad Women!

Well of course I said yes, and with a trip to Ballarat to get the feathers (Can you believe there were no REASONABLY priced feathers in the CITY! $27.95 was the cheapest! Pffffft!) and 30 hours of design and sculpturing later, A Feathery Fascination and A Feathered Fantasy were born! Pictures of these beauties will be up in my gallery soon! But till I get them up, Kelly has some in her gallery which I shall put thumbs up of here...

A Feathered Fantasy

A Feathery Fascination

Not only did making these head dresses help give my business exposure, but I made a wonderful friend in Kelly and many others who were at the Melbourne show and for that you should go show her some love because without her I may not ever have had this opportunity! - she is an AMAZING dancer, and dances with SO much emotion, and she has a big heart too! So go show her some love!

I got to see the show, and I was stunned at the brilliance of all the dancers and the comedians and the band! so much talent!

In more news, my mum is back in hospital, she's not very well at all as her asthma is flaring up rather nastily, but she is a trouper and she will get better soon, so send good thoughts her way!

And in even MORE news, (phew I'm tired already!) BlackCatsAngel Designs had it's first jewellery party on Thursday night which was held by my good friend Jaclyn, and it was a hit! Many sales, and much laughter later, I am happy to say that I think my jewellery is on the right track, and after the 16th of November this year, I will be looking for people to host parties - if you're interested, please register your interest asap! I'll put more details up soon!

And finally, last but certainly not least - There is a new tattoo shop in Frankston (Where *lona13 recently got her tattoo when she came to visit me recently!) and they have seen my jewellery and want to stock it!

So, heaps of things are happening, and it's all happened at once, but I guess that fits in just fine with me! I would rather have too much to do and have to cut back than not enough to do and try and fill in the gaps!

Hope this journal finds you well,

Much love, and light,


Melani xox

The end ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14268113/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14268113/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:58:52 PDT michelephant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This kind woman has donated $15 to a fantastic cause and in the process won herself (or as the case may well be her daughter!) a gorgeous pair of earrings for a fraction or the cost AND helped put a smile on someone's face!!!!

So to all the people who put up their bids.......

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

You are all wonderful people and when I have a chance, I will put a journal feature up for each of you!!!!!!

Congrats again to =michelephant and thank you all for bidding!!!!!

Love and light,

Melani

xox

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The bids are still open!!!!!


The Auction has only half an hour left - however, if there is another person out there who bids afterwards because of the time differences then this will be taken into consideration!

Don't leave you're bids too late people!!!!!

Give you're money to someone who needs a hand!!!!!!

Guys especially! Where are you're bids?!?!?!!?

Love and light,

Melani

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The third bidder is the fantastic =michelephant putting the bid to $15!!!!!!!!

Like I said before! Now is the time to put your bid in!

I've noticed that so far only us girls have bid... where are all the men?!?! I think it's time for a male bidder!! Who else agrees with me!?!?!?

Come on guys, think about you're lady friend wearing these - sure to put a smile on their faces and who knows - you may well be rewarded for you're efforts!

Get it together guys! BID and do it SOON!!!!

Love and light!

Melani

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The second bidder for this auction for a cause is the wonderful chickadee ~ChimesOfPurple putting the bid up to $12!!!!!!!

Are you willing to let her win?!?!?!

Don't leave you're bids too late ladies and gents! Get them in now!! Now I tell you!!

End excitement!

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Tonight ladies and gentlemen, we have our OPENING BIDDER!!!!

Opening the bids at $10 AUD is the lovely Fee!

Go and show some love to the beautiful, generous woman that is Fee!!! *TinyAndAdorable

However, as lovely as she is, the wonderful Fee can't POSSIBLY be the only person wishing to help with this wonderful cause, so come on guys! Now is the time to bid! Let's make a change to someone's life and help make it that little bit better!!!!!!

Over and out for now!

Love Melani xox

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So tonight I log onto dA to see how the world is traveling, and read something that ripped my heart in two.

*feline643 has bought to my attention something so sad, so incredibly horrible, that it's just gut wrenching thinking about it!

Here is what her New's Report says...

The fight against cancer, becomes the fight against poverty

This is what is happening around northern America. People dealing with Cancer, trying to get by, are being left to fend for themselves. And this is the story of one of them... ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14160591/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14160591/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:25:24 PDT JOURNAL EDIT

The pieces that are currently on ebay at auction price are probably the best prices you can get my jewellery for!! With only a few more hours left and the prices ranging from $15 - $30 you can't lose!!!!!!

Head over to [link] for the best prices you can get on my jewellery!!!

Love and light,

Melani

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Hi there guys!!

Just a quick update to let you know that I have some pieces up on Ebay!!!

Not only are they available on the Buy it Now option, but they are on a discounted price through the auctioning system! Who knows! You might just score yourself a bargain!!!!

For those interested, head over to [link] And check it out!!!!!

Is a favourite piece of yours not there?!?! Well there will be more sales up soon so keep checking in!!!!!!

Hope you all are well!!!

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14100502/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/14100502/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:03:48 PDT
How did it go??

Well, as a matter of fact..... It went really, really well!

The woman was highly impressed by the amount of effort and the quality of the work I had done, and said that once the bridal expo where the new seasons styles would be released, she would sketch some jewellery that she would like made, and then if the ' price is right' then we will look at moving forward!

So things are looking very positive for BlackCatsAngel Designs!

I've also had a few orders in between from fellow dA members so to those who have bought stuff - a BIG THANKYOU!!!!! I hope you enjoy your new pieces!!

Also thanks to you all for being so patient with my Jewellery Spam! I got a *bit* behind with my pics so I updated it when I had the chance - unfortunately that seemed to be all at once! I do still have a few more pics to submit of my jewellery, so please bear with me while I get it all up to date!

Hope all is well in the world for you all!

and for all of those who are in need of them at the moment!

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13952308/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13952308/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:54:29 PDT
How are we all?? Good I hope!

Recently I wrote about having a few stores in my local area being interested in looking at my jewellery but since then things have been slow but hopefully that will have changed after tomorrow...

I have had interest from a bridal shop boutique for a while now, but due to exams and her own busy schedule, our paths haven't crossed since. However, last week I went in and made a booking with her to show her my stuff. I am really excited to see her reaction to my things, and for her feedback too.

I have a huge amount of stock to take with me tomorrow, and all of the photo's of the jewellery that I have made on dA to take with me too. I have also made a whole brand new bridal range to take in with me, made especially for this occasion! So wish me luck!

Like I said to one of my closest friends. If my product is good enough, it will sell itself without me pushing it.

But a little bit of finger crossing and luck wishing never went astray either!

To all of my dA friends who are currently going through emotional times after losing a loved one or who are praying for a loved ones recovery (I'm not mentioning names as I don't wish to upset anyone - they know who they are!) I am thinking of you every day and hoping for the best.

Much love to you all,

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13522735/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13522735/ Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:34:50 PDT
I thought it was about time to update you quickly on what I have been up to!

I recently had major interest from a local store wanting to stock my jewelery which has caused much excitement! They definitely want to stock my stuff, but they are in the middle of moving premises and therefore want to wait till that's over before deciding which products to stock! Very exciting!

I am looking into selling my stuff through jewelery parties with many people seemingly interested so it would seem that this is the way to go for now at least!

I am currently on university break and LOVING being able to wake up later in the morning and work on my jewelery and business in general whilst fitting in lunches with friends (not to mention yummy hot chocolates!!) and just catching up in general!

I am hoping that my business will generate enough money for me to come up to Sydney later in the year (either 3rd term holidays or after uni has finished) but I'll let people know more as the information and the finances become available to me!

I have a few shout outs to make also before I sign off...

To my wonderful friend Rachel I hope your travels are treating you well and you're enjoying yourself immensely!

To my big sister Tash You're a wonderful woman and I am proud of how far you have come!

To my partner in crime and naughtyness Trudes I miss you SO much and we SO need to have a chat on the phone sometime soon - I certainly don't help the fact when I leave my damn phone at friends houses! LOL!

To my new friend Becca You have come so far and for that you should be so very proud of yourself! Don't let anyone or anything pull you back -you have a wonderful future in front of you!

To my best friend Alan I wish there were more that I could do to help you through this pain you're going through, I am always with a willing ear, and open arms if you ever need a hug, and my shoulder is always ready should you need one to cry on. My phone is on at any time of day and you know you can call it whenever you need to talk. I hope I can help you smile again soon

I won't be on dA till probably Tuesday as I am going to visit Grandparents and others this weekend but if I get a chance I will surely check in!

Much love and light to you all

Melani xox

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13159157/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13159157/ Thu, 31 May 2007 03:02:45 PDT
At around 1pm I rock up to Jaks place to help set the party up and make food and help her boyfriend Patrick finish off his chainmaille vest in time for the party (it DID get finished.... JUST!) and then I realised that I needed to adjust some of the jewelery I had made her.... *mad scramble for my suitcase at this point in time!) Adjustments were made then it was time to bestow her jewelery upon her.....

The joyous sound of "OHMIGOD THAT'S AWESOME! I LOVE IT!!!" ensued and I breathed a sigh of relief... Why relief??? Because I have never in my life made any sort of medieval headdress, bracelet, necklace, OR earrings in my LIFE!!! I had no idea how the hell to do it and it took me HOURS to get it right... So hearing those beautiful words was an absolute blessing! Love ya Jak!

Many comments on her jewelery were made, and whilst I didn't get a chance to photograph the pieces seperately, I did get pics of the pieces ON her... I shall submit these when I get the chance!

I shall also be putting up other shot's from the party as there are a few that I really like Be warned Alan... You are in some of them...

So after the excitement of the party, (and getting to bed at 4.30 am... I'm getting WAY to old for those late nights!) I went home for a nanna nap and then got up 'bright eyed and bushy tailed' (NOT!) for my study session with Lauren (girl at uni) and besides me being brain dead (story of my life LOL) we got much done!

So Monday came along with much excitement... I had my German exam and was very pleased with myself... I think I got at least a Distinction, if not a High Distinction! YAY for me!

I then took Alan ~icepick-trotter to meet Rachel *invisiblerose and after a quick hello and goodbye, took Rachel back home for some R&R and some home cooked dinner.... The night was long and Rach was buggered cos Scott and her worked like demons, so we called it a night at around 12.30 am...

I had another exam on the Tuesday so Rach spent most of the day with my wonderful man and my mum and of course the wonderful world of the internet - I think she had a bit of an explore too, but I can't remember exactly!

As Tuesday night was her last night, we decided we should do a small shoot and so the make up case came out, and beautification and gossip was the order of the day!

Many a wonderful photo was born and of course I will show these in my gallery... When I get a chance to scratch myself!

Rachel left on Wednesday for the rest of her Aussie journey, and I would just like to take a quick moment to tell you a bit about her...

Rachel is a quiet, woman, with beautifully piercing eyes who always seems deep in thought. It is this deep quality that intrigued me whilst working with her, and I'm sure if you were to ask her she would tell you there were times of dead silence through the shoot, and those are I feel the shots that were the best ones.

The quiet wasn't because we had nothing to say, or because we were working too hard, but because of the intensity of the work. I learnt a lot about myself by working with her.

Her mind is forever thinking of what can be done next, and this is something that I found to be truly fascinating whilst working with her...

One of the most important things I learnt from her, is that I'm not bad at abstract photographs, I have just never given myself the chance to do it well - I will continue to pursue some more abstract photography now because of the encouragement that I got from her.

So in finishing up, I would like to thank you Rach for opening my eyes to new and wonderful ways of creating images, and that the door will always be open for you should you need or want to knock on it

A friend for life I think. Thanks Rach


I hope this finds everyone well,

Much love and light,

Melani xox

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13031993/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/13031993/ Sun, 20 May 2007 22:52:47 PDT
As business is a little slow at the moment, I have decided to have a HUGE EBAY SALE!

What better way than to spend a cold rainy day than to buy yourself a HOT piece of jewelery!?!

So as a special offer to all you DeviantArtists, you will find at my ebay site [link] (Click the link - you know you want to!) a nice discount on most pieces available, and with more pieces being placed up for auction all the time, you're sure to find something you LOVE!

I can hear the men on my list thinking whats in it for them other than the sound of money falling from their wallets - So I'll tell you - much love from your girl for thinking of her! Why not make everyday Valentine's day!

So go on - Spoil yourself and your loved ones!

I'll even put the link there again so you don't have to go hunting for it! [link]

Love and light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12921824/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12921824/ Fri, 11 May 2007 21:40:49 PDT
As some of you might have noticed, I haven't been incredibly active around here the last few weeks! This is due to the fact that I have been going a little bonkers making some medieval style jewelery for a friends 21st and also setting up BlackCatsAngel Designs on ebay to sell my jewelery - check it out! [link]

I've had a few orders come in from friends and family, and can't wait till I have a few more! I love being able to do what I love and make people beautiful jewelery to wear...

Also a big thanks go out to all my friends and family who have been telling people about my business - You know who you all are!

I hope I can one day repay you in some small way for your help and encouragement!

Also a big milestone has been and gone - 10,000 pageviews! WEEE!!!!

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to follow my work and encourage me to keep working at it! It's most appreciated!

Also a fellow deviant will be hitting the shores of Australia soon - *invisiblerose is coming to visit! WOOHOO!

The forecast - FUN TIMES AHEAD!

Till next time,

Much love,

Melani xox

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12628095/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12628095/ Sun, 06 May 2007 17:13:19 PDT
As you can see there have been many pictures of my trip to Sydney, and the response to these have been fantastic so thank you all for your wonderful support and encouragement! I really appreciate it! As shooting with Tash and Trudes was my first chance at doing some artistic nude shots, I was happily surprised at the quality of some of my own work - I think it makes it easier when you're working with people who just instinctively move well and know which positions look good for them. So again thank you!

As you might have noticed, I have changed tack from submitting nudes to submitting... of all things.... Jewelery!

There is a method to my madness and that is that I have decided to make my jewelery making more than just a hobby... I am going into business!

I am going to set up my own small business called BlackCatsAngel Designs (with the help of some very good friends) and try and make some money from it.

I will be making jewelery for formal events, every day casual jewelery, and of course if you have your own design and would like to have it made, we can discuss that too! There is one thing that is for sure, and that is that you will be one of only a few people to have that design!

I am still working on the website for my new business and will post details on here as soon as they come to me!

Till then, if you see something you like and would like to order it, please contact me via note and I will be more than happy to accommodate you!

To all of you reading this, =allenjmiller is now looking for people to vote for their favourite photo from those who made it into the top ten! My picture Falling is in contention, so head over and check it out - Look at all the contestants and vote for who you think deserves to win! It doesn't matter if it's not mine, for may the best man/woman win!

Get over there and check it out!

Much love and light,

Melani

xox

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12434417/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12434417/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:33:34 PDT

So, since my last journal entry, I have been up to Sydney and returned home safe and sound (Mum thanks you guys for returning me safely!).

The flight up was the first time I had ever been on a plane so I was a bit apprehensive, but it was COOL! I had a window seat, and the air hostesses were really nice (YAY FOR JETSTAR!) and were happy to answer any questions I had!

When I arrived at Sydney Airport, I had visions of Trudes and her beautiful kids watching out for me and then doing mad war whoops of happiness when I got off the plane... I wasn't far from wrong either! I could still hear them all despite my lack of hearing in my right ear, and me asking them to repeat themselves every few words... Damn air pressure on planes and dodgy ears!

We got in the car and...... Got lost! It really was quite hilarious with Trudes asking me for directions and me pissing myself laughing so hard I almost couldn't get directions for her! Fancy asking a first timer to Sydney for directions! Love ya Trudes

We got home (eventually!) and stayed up until the wee hours talking about life, love (god it's sounding very Day's of our lives!) and anything else that reared it's head in conversation!

On the Friday we went into the city and had an interesting time trying to find Dixon Street where we were to meet =willb for dinner in China Town and afterwards, a bit of sightseeing around the habour!

And for those of you who are wondering... Yes we did a bit of naughty shopping

Saturday was fun filled with Tash coming over to join in the festivities, and with many a photo being taken, a lot of alcohol was had (After which I still managed to be the most sober after having drunk the most!) We had an unusual interruption at around 12am which lasted till around 2am, but then all was fine till the next morning when we woke up late, and then took more photo's! YAY!

The time then came to say goodbye to my Sydney home (Trudes place!) and go to the airport with Tash. I said my fond farewells, and then as they say, the rest is history!

I had a most wonderful time with Trudes and Tash and with Will on the Friday night and I would like to thank them all for making my first trip to Sydney a special and memorable one!

Just a word of warning though....

I will be back!

Much love,

Melani





If you are wanting to see pics of our fun weekend, check out our pages!

and Mine!

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Yep you saw it correctly! 5 DAYS TILL I GO TO SYDNEY! WEEE!!!!

I am so excited about going and meeting up with the gorgeous Tash and the Fabulous Trudes!! It's going to be great fun!

I have made a list of what I wanna take up there (I've even checked it twice!) and bought more supplies! I have so many ideas that I am sure they will help bring to life and I can't wait to see them bought to life! What fun! My own dress up dollies!!! YAY!!!!

So with my holiday so soon, I can't wait to show you all the naughty fun we got up to!

So to tantalise the taste buds until I can enrapture you with my own photo's of my trip, I will leave you with some awesome pics of these wonderful girls!









Aren't these girls just awesome!

Now for the best way to find talent on dA!

Started by dA's $lolly this idea is an awesome way to improve audience growth, and most importantly the chance at finding more talent out there.. someone you may not have otherwise known about!

The catch is, you MUST to add me to your watch list if I'm not already on it! Easy huh!? You comment here and add me, I'll add you too!. That's fair isn't it? I think so... Bring on the comments and the adds and I'll do a bit of add whoring myself!

That is all till next time,

Much love,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12151147/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/12151147/ Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:05:26 PDT

Hey there everyone!

Just a quick hello to you all and a quick catch up on the happenings in the crazy world that is my life!

I finally managed to do my end of year recital and although I failed, I am proud of myself because I accomplished something... I guess your wondering how since I failed, and the reason is, that I wasn't as nervous as I normally am, and I kept my emotions in check right the way through the performance... With everything that has happened I thought it may be more difficult to but I surprised myself.

I also started Uni last week, and am enjoying being back... Less stress at the moment and catching up with good friends who have helped pull me through the last few months... I love them like they are my own family!

In other news, mum is back in hospital, in a ward this time as her infection was more severe and she didn't qualify for the out of hospital care our local hospital provides. I am certain that with the right care, she will get over the infection this time - we can only hope anyhow!

I am also looking forward to my trip to Sydney to see the beautiful flutterby Trudes , and the gorgeous Tomboy Fairy queen Tash !... 17 days to go girls!

I even have a counter to help with the countdown!




As a special thank you in advance to the two of them for allowing me to stay with them, and for all that they have planned, I have created a little feature of their galleries for you to peruse.... Go and show them the love!

Much Love

Mel xox







http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11982666/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:54:17 PST

So sitting here bored, I decided to go through everyone's Journals... It would seem that some scheming scoundrel named ~SamiJ has tagged me!

So on with the game!

Rules:

The 1st player of this "game" , starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things/hates about yourself" and people who get tagged must write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things/hates as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours..


1: I hate people that cheat, lie, pretend to be something they are not, and who discriminate. There is nothing to gain by doing or being any of those things.

2: I dislike arguments. I think there's nothing to be gained from yelling at someone. If you have a point to make, speak about it to the person civilly.

3: I love jewellery... I make it, I wear it, I sell it... want something unusual tell me and I'll see if it can be done!

4: I love make-up... I wear it, I love creating fantasy designs and I love putting it on people... Watch out Trudes and Tash!

5: I love to dance... I did it for 6 years and was really good at it, and was devastated when I was forced to quit because of Arthritis.

6: I always wanted to be a vet. I love animals... I have four cats, 3 baby kittens, a puppy, several mice and 3 siamese fighting fish and love them all to death.

I Tag.....

1: =SpankKitty
2: =lilugirl
3: =snapr
4: ~LunaNero
5: ~OpalMist
6: *babyducks

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11956936/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11956936/ Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:31:27 PST

Seven Deadly sins!

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS

A N G E R / W R A T H
1. With whom did you last get angry? Mums dog for peeing everywhere!
2. What is your weapon of choice? Words and Wisdom.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex? Depends on the situation...
4. How about of the same sex? See above...
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you? Plenty of people I am sure. I piss many off.
6. What is your pet peeve? Discrimination and the inability of people to keep out of business that's not their own.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily? I will forgive the first time, but try the same game again and you will pay.

S L O T H
1. What is one thing you’re supposed to do daily that you haven’t done in a long time? Make my bed and clean my bedroom...
2. What is the latest you’ve ever woken up?: 2 pm... After babysitting and not getting to sleep till 5am.
3. Name a person you’ve been meaning to contact, but haven’t: There's a few I am sure.
4. What is the last lame excuse you made? My excuses are never Lame... they usually pertain to me injuring myself in some way lol!
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through?No... they bore the fuck outta me!
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in? When I was in a wheelchair.... I lost a few kilos!
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today? I don't.

G L U T T O N Y
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice? A Gloria Jeans/Coffee HQ/Starbucks Coffee...
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat?: White.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you’ve had in one sitting/outing/event? A lot!
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company? Nope, they are overpriced and over rated.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight? Yeah... If I could lose 20 kilos I would be happy
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods? Sweet
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, Ummm... I believe they call that cannibalism and it is wrong... no... I might jokingly call my kitties dim sim, but NO I DO NOT THINK OF MY ANIMALS AS SOMETHING TO EAT!

L U S T
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)? Um... A few... Swimming pool change rooms are the culprit... everywhere you turn... there's a willing naked person wanting to talk to you!
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)? 1 plus anyone in the changerooms.
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation? Not that I'm aware of...
4. Have you “done it”? Depends on who's askin...
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?: Eyes. They tell you so much about a person...
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute? No.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy? Nope.

G R E E D
1. How many credit cards do you own? 2
2. What’s your guilty pleasure store? Bra and undies and SHOE stores.
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it? Buy a house for me and one for mum. Buy a car. Buy a horse, and probably invest the rest!
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous? Both... But I think they kinda go hand in hand.
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks? Probably not.
6. Have you ever stolen anything? Not intentionally.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive? A fair truck load!

P R I D E
1. What one thing have you done that you’re most proud of? Kept my sanity, and lived to tell the tale.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of? You would have to ask mum.
3. What thing(s) would you like to accomplish in your life? Becoming a singer, travelling the world owning a house, and having a happy family.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place? If I feel that the winner wasn't worthy or hadn't done the work well en... ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11941934/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11941934/ Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:38:23 PST

It was a quick competition and it was the lucky Lou =originalkitten who got the screen shot and won the contest!

As promised, here is a selection of my favourites from her gallery!

Lou is a wonderfully talented 3D artist and her creations just get better and better. From fantasy to risque, she covers the lot with enthusiasm and plain ole' talent. I hope you enjoy her work and I would love for you to go and visit her gallery yourself and show her some love!

The innocence on her face and the elegance in the legs is what captured my eye

The colour and emotion of this picture are what make it I think

The intricacy of the design on the clothing looks like it would be time consuming and difficult, but who would know? She makes it look easy!

I wish I had a beautiful butterfly fairy like this... wait on... I do! Trudy and Tash!

I like this because when I was younger, I always wanted one... they are kind, beautiful and powerful.

I have a deviation closely related to this one called Heaven's last fallen angel, and I thought it was interesting to see the different takes on the same concept. Dark, and powerful, but at the same time enchanting... makes you wanna know if she caught the halo...

The burst of colour and the figure of the fairy are the most striking in her gallery I think

I think the idea of minimalism works really well here. It keeps the focus on the elf and the bubbles and the colours are really effective together.

One of my absolute faves! The hair, the wings, the everything! Full view this as you will not be disappointed!

~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11929722/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11929722/ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:36:29 PST

Woohoo!

I've managed to hit 6,652 Pageviews! Yay for me and yay for you guys who helped get me there!

So I will give a BIG journal feature to whoever screenshots and notes me, my 6,666 (the devils numbers!) pageview!

Hope your all going well!

Much love!

Melani




P.S

Thanks to *DustyMcg for the CSS!!! Still some tweaking left to do, but this will do for now!

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11790982/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11790982/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:40:16 PST

Hey there everyone,

I decided to pretty up my journal with some CSS graphics so being the non-technological sort, I employed the help of my wonderful Boyfriend and fellow Deviant, ~DustyMcg

I've still a few things to do to pretty up my journal picture wise, but hopefully by tonight I will have the prettiest CSS in history! Mwahaha!

Now onto other news...

Mum ended up back in hospital last Tuesday with the infection in her leg coming back - It's worse than before, and she is at this point at risk of losing her leg should it get any worse... Fingers crossed it gets better soon!

Because of this I am considering deferring my Uni course for the year and returning to it next year. Mum's health can only improve by complete bed rest, and therefore, to make sure that she can get that rest she needs, there will need to be someone here to run the house, and I am happy to do that.

I have a meeting on Friday to discuss my options with my university registrar, so will know more then!

There has been a bit of a kerfuffle on dA recently with the loss of one, the heart break of another and the return of the one that left and oh my god I am having trouble keeping up with the two of them!

They are of course my beautiful friends =lilugirl and ~SpankKitty (aka !C-E-R-I-D-W-E-N)
I can't wait to go visit them (when they are in a position to have me!) as it's going to be SO MUCH FUN!!!

So head on over to their pages and show them some love!!


Love to you all!

Melani

xox

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11544613/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11544613/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:25:18 PST
This year has already thrown me a few curve balls and I feel like I need the Christmas Holidays to come around again! So I decided on a whim, that I would ask two of dA's loveliest ladies =C-E-R-I-D-W-E-N and =lilugirl if they could bear to have me land on their doorstep bearing the ever essential gifts of Champagne and Red Wine in return for a bed for a night or two.

I am happy to say that they being the beautiful kittens that they are have said that they would love for me to come up, so all that's left to do is make a date and book the flight...

SOOOO EXCITING!!

It will be a trip of firsts - First plane trip, First time to Sydney and First time meeting these two! How excitement!

I can't wait for the date to be set and to finally be on the plane going there!

In other GOOD NEWS - I got my university results, and somehow managed to pass Theory and Aural (Ear training for those who didn't already know)... I don't know how I did it as I attended so little of the classes - I guess logic got me through in the end! So combined with my first semester subject results, I have 3 second year subjects to redo (Damn French and German!) and the rest is third year! YAY!

I am just hoping that the rest of the year is a lot less eventful than the start of the year was!

Here's to good news and the RESTART of a new year!

Much Love

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11489018/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11489018/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:09:43 PST
This year has already thrown me a few curve balls and I feel like I need the Christmas Holidays to come around again! So I decided on a whim, that I would ask two of dA's loveliest ladies =C-E-R-I-D-W-E-N and =lilugirl if they could bear to have me land on their doorstep bearing the ever essential gifts of Champagne and Red Wine in return for a bed for a night or two.

I am happy to say that they being the beautiful kittens that they are have said that they would love for me to come up, so all that's left to do is make a date and book the flight...

SOOOO EXCITING!!

It will be a trip of firsts - First plane trip, First time to Sydney and First time meeting these two! How excitement!

I can't wait for the date to be set and to finally be on the plane going there!

In other GOOD NEWS - I got my university results, and somehow managed to pass Theory and Aural (Ear training for those who didn't already know)... I don't know how I did it as I attended so little of the classes - I guess logic got me through in the end! So combined with my first semester subject results, I have 3 second year subjects to redo (Damn French and German!) and the rest is third year! YAY!

I am just hoping that the rest of the year is a lot less eventful than the start of the year was!

Here's to good news and the RESTART of a new year!

Much Love

Melani

I was browsing through dA today and came across ~awol1966 deviation "Right Click, Save as"



A stark reminder that so many of the worlds online artists are being ripped off by fellow wanna be's!



Hi guys and girls,

Just thought that I would update you on recent goings on and keep you all up to date.

Most recently I have had my mum land herself in hospital due to a terribly bad cellulitus in her leg that became infected and she is under the care of the people who run Hospital in the Home so that she can be with her loved ones at this time. She is getting better by the day and is hooked up to an IV drip that's supplying her with 8000mg of antibiotics 24 hours a day and she will be on this for the next week or so.

Any of you who read my journals will know that on the 8th of January this year my mum's partner of 17 years, the man who was like a father to me, passed away unexpectedly. This has shattered my mum and I and I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all of your wonderful support.

My very closest friends (you know who you are) came over to stay with me when I needed them the most, and those that I have never met allowed me to unload my feelings on them even though I am sure they each have enough to deal with without my worries too.

I still have Clive's memorial service and cremation to get through on this Sunday, and it will be hard, but I am comforted by the memories I have and hope that the rest of the year will be a peaceful, less eventful and less painful one for me and my family. We have been through so much already.

You will never know how much I appreciate all your kind words, thoughts and I want you to know that they have been an inspiration to me. There have been days when facing friends and family has been painful and sad and you guys have been instrumental in getting me through

SO... To thank those who have been there for me and given me advice and helped lift my spirits, I have gone through your galleries and chosen 2 or 3 of my favourite pictures from them as a tribute to you and I will display them in my journal as a small token of my appreciation.

Please note me if you don't want to be feat... ]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11358498/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11358498/ Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:30:06 PST
My mum's partner of 17 years, and the man who was more of a father to me than my own, and my role model of what a real father is, was taken away from us this morning at 1.30am.

As a result I feel that at this time I need to be with my mum and to put my presence here on dA to the side along with my photography just for a little while till I can deal with everything properly, because at the moment it is too much.

I felt I at least owed it to you to let you know why I won't be around (I had just started getting dA comments etc back under control!) commenting on all your wonderful art work. Please rest assured I am not leaving dA just taking a leave of absence till I have my grief under control as I feel that I can't properly define and comment on your art work properly and give it the attention it deserves.

To those of you who I had already contacted, thank you for your words of support they mean the world to me - you don't know how much it really means to me.

Make sure to tell the ones you love just how much you love them, and never leave them after a fight without making up because you never know when they will be taken from you.

To Clive, thank you for being there for my mum and I when we needed you, you will never know how much you meant to us. Thank you for making my Mum smile - you mean the world to her, and I hope she will smile again like she used to. She is counting the sunsets till you will meet again.



Love Always,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11268522/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11268522/ Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:45:57 PST
What a great start to the new year! I just came online and found out I have reached another milestone! 5000 PAGEVIEWS! I know compared to some people it's practically nothing but I gained most of those pageviews in less than a year! WOOT!

Thanks to everyone who has supported me through my time on dA!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!


Love and Light,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11247487/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11247487/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:21:23 PST
There are so many things that have happened to me this year that it would quite possibly take me a whole year to write about it, so I will save you all the trouble of reading such a large piece of writing and put in dot points the various good and bad things that happened through '06.

+ Was selected to be a dancer in the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
- The car died... Is still dead and probably won't have the money to fix it till early 2007!
- Mum got hurt at work and will never return to the job she once loved and excelled at and as a part of her injury has lost a great deal of independance that ended with me becoming her carer.
- We found out mum has a low grade brain tumour that may or may not be good - they are keeping an eye on it.
+We found out about the tumour so that it can be looked after properly.
-I broke my foot - AGAIN! It's the third time in in less than 12 months and I was in a plaster for 8 weeks.
+ Celebrated my 21st birthday party with all my family and friends around me - what a fantastic bunch they are!
+ Got my plaster Cast off!!
+ Made it to my 4th Year Anniversary with my wonderful boyfriend!
- 2 days after getting my plaster cast off was involved in a car accident (I was a back seat passenger and had the other car not been speeding I probably wouldn't have got as hurt!)
+ Found out TAC will pay for medical costs.
- Found out I might possibly have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder.
+ Sang at Carols By Candlelight on Christmas Eve
+ Meet Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem

Like I said, it would take me a year just to detail everything that has happened but I would just like to take this time to thank each and everyone of you who has shown concern and helped me through what has probably been one of the toughest years of my life. Without your support and the support of my Boyfriend and my Uni friends I would probably have gone a bit more mad than I would have normally!

So to all of you that I have met and to all those that I have yet to meet, I hope that 2007 will allow me the funds to come and visit (if of course you will have me on your couch for a day or two!) and that the year 2007 is a happy, and prosperous one for you. I hope that any struggles you may have had in 2006 can be left behind and that a new chapter can start.

I guess that's enough Mush for now, so I will let you all go - But remember - LIFE IS ABOUT FUN so SHARE THE LOVE! GIVE SOMEONE A HUG!!!!

Much love and light to you all!


Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11195007/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11195007/ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 22:41:34 PST
Now every Christmas is special in it's own way - celebrating with family and friends, and opening all of santa's goodies on christmas morning, but my Christmas this year has been made even more special.

As most of you will probably know, Carols this year was absolutely star studded. Both were fantastic and sang brilliantly and made the crowd and the chior feel appreciated however it was what you guys didn't see after the show when the cameras stopped running that amazed me the most.

Due to the cold and wet weather we had on Christmas Eve, a lot of the stars went backstage to celebrate and have a drink or three, some gave a few token Autographs, but if you looked closely amidst the clamouring of the audience, there was an angel sitting amonst the streamers with pieces of paper and pens being thrown at her from all angles... Delta sat in the cold and wet with some of her littlest fans and made a lot of people very happy.

Her minders were calling for her to come off the stage and she graciously said that she would finish doing what she was doing and she would be there soon.

Delta is one star that I met who truly embraces the truth and beauty of Christmas. Giving and sharing the joy of Christmas.

She asked me about how my lead up to Christmas had been and when I told her that it had been interesting and painful because of breaking my foot and because of the car accident she told me that something was trying to tell me to slow down and after signing her autograph for me and having a photograph taken gave me a hug and a kiss and told me to look after myself and thank you for the card and present.

Not many stars have I met that will give so much time to their fans - I know that I was grateful for her time and it was such a fantastic opportunity to meet someone so giving.

I hope everyone's Christmas was safe, joyful, and full of fun and laughter, and that you spent the time with your friends and family and made the most of it.

I will be enjoying the start of the new year with my second family up in Mount Beauty with my Boyfriend and his family, and I hope that everyone enjoys the start of the new year and stays safe!

Much love and light and a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11023399/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/11023399/ Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:15:55 PST
Some of you will already know this as I have mentioned it to you, but for those who are wondering why I am not as social as I normally am, the reason is because I was in a car accident (I was a passenger) on Friday the 8th - and people are scared of Friday the 13th! LOL!

I had probably the most damage out of the 4 people in the car with severe whiplash which has resulted in torn muscle, tendons and ligaments in my neck and shoulder, and I have a huge seat belt bruise across my chest and down my side.

So please be patient with my slow responses to comments and deviations, as I am very sore and I am taking life slowly at the moment... no more of this fast paced don't have time to scratch myself life - for the moment any ways.

I hope you are all well, and I will do my best to get around to looking at all your beautiful deviations soon!!

Love and light, and many christmas wishes,

Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10814565/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10814565/ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:56:03 PST
So now that I have a sub expect lots of Thumbwhoring from me! MAHAHAHA!

In fact in saying that I will start that today

But before I do I'll tell you bout my party

It was awesome, lots of food, lot's of drink, lot's of friends and fun! I got SO MANY birthday pressies I still haven't found places for them all

I currently don't have a memory card but when I do have one I will take picws of all my pressies!

~OpalMist has put up one photograph from my party with more to come I am sure

Keep your eyes peeled for more photo's!

Now for the thumbwhoring!



I have been watching this deviant for a while and have watched her photography grow better and better!

The quality is amazing and the passion isn't hard to feel either.

Yet regardless of how good her work is, I don't think she gets the attention she deserves on dA - Therefore I am going to go through her gallery and find for you the best of the best ...

And here are the winners of ~Kimpatsu's Gallery!!!!




As you can see there is a lot of love there, and being the great people you are I reckon you should head over and show ~Kimpatsu your love

Well that's enough thumbwhoring for today I will surely do it again sometime soon!

Love and light to you all!

AND BEFORE I SIGN OFF!!!!

A big congrats to the beautiful =DalaiHarma on her second Daily Deviation!

Love Melani






]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10686347/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10686347/ Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:34:12 PST
As some of you already know, I celebrated my 21st year on this wacky planet called Earth just the other day (2nd November to be exact!) but I am having my party on the 17th due to exams clashing with my actual birthday!

SO Because not all of you live close by, I want to give you all a chance to enjoy my party, and join in the festivities!

On the 17th of November dress yourself up in fancy dress with the theme being Carribean Pirates meets Hollywood Glamour and start taking pics!

When you get the photo's developed (or if your lucky and have a digital camera and don't have to worry bout the processing) pick your best and put them up on dA to show me how much fun you had!

I hope you will all participate!

Note me if you think you shall be joining in the festivities!




Now for my next half of this journal.

My good friend *lucias-tears is going through a bit of a rough patch at the moment. No one likes rough moment's so head over to her page to see if there are any prints that you like and think would look good up on your wall!

Her 2007 Calendar is totally awesome and would make a nice christmas gift... Don't you think???


OR

I am also auctioning off one of my photo's Summer Rose which you can see here... [link] . No I don't have a print account (I plan on getting one soon!) but I would be happy to have a 6x10 print created for the winning bidder (not huge I know but I am on a tight budget myself!)

To bid please note me and I will update with who the highest bidder is as the bids come in!

So show some love and either bid or buy!

Love you all!

Love Melani




]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10583379/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10583379/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:46:06 PST

Melani... or BlackCatsAngel!!


Yes it is my birthday today and I am waiting for the onslaught of phonecalls and smses from family and friends to start

~OpalMist has written a Journal up about his experiences with me, so feel free to have a laugh and head on over to read it, it's very funny! And the best part is it's mostly true!


Hope this journal finds you all well!


Love Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10541198/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10541198/ Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:49:11 PDT
I learnt through a friend on Wednesday the 25th October that one of my best friends from highschool's Dad passed away on Monday... Head over and show him some love.... ~Yelsaeb He needs it at the moment.

His dad was a great man, who enjoyed a laugh, and a joke, and was kind enough to let me use his house through out year 11 and 12 when I was so incredibly bad at Maths that Pat would TRY and teach me the weeks classes so that I would pass the class - Something obviously worked cos I passed both year 11 & 12 Maths!

I was even at one stage invited to go on a family holiday with them to the snow where I met one of their family friends ~SamiJ and remain friends with to this day. I won't forget that holiday - My first ever trip to the snow.... I loved it - I remember everyone laughing at me when I fell through a bush that was hidden under a sheet of snow and not being able to get back up, so I rested for a while till I myself could stop laughing.... Ahhh, those were the days.

Death happens when we least expect it, but it is even more unexpected when the person who passes away is only 54. It could be any one and thats why we all need to live each day to the best of our ability -Love like you have no boundaries, and let others love you as well.... Who knows, you might actually enjoy it and find comfort in it.

It really has been a week of bad stuff... On the same day I dound out about Darryl's passing, my little sister Em (she's not my sister but she live's here and anyone that lives with me is family!) found out her puppy dog from her childhood had to be put down because it was more humane than to let her suffer.... I never had the joy of meeting Roxy, but I am sure we would have gotten along well.

Rest in peace Roxy, you will be missed.

Thursday went without a hiccup... So did Friday until about 10pm...

I was walking home from a friends place and it had been raining. I crossed the road and went up a driveway entrance to avoid wet grass, and I was in a badly lit area of the street, when, on my next step, I rolled my ankle and smashed it against 2 inches of uneven driveway concrete...

Needless to say, it was and still is incredibly painful, and I actually ended up in hospital via ambulance with the pain reliever whistle that you suck on and now have a broken foot....

This is the 3rd time in 12 months that I have broken my foot and it doesn't get less painful each time unfotunately.... It is not broken in the same place as it was the last two times, so maybe they will stick a cast on me and make sure I can't re break it!

On top of this, I can't walk very well (I have a plaster back slab on to stop me from walking on my foot... not that it's working cos I hate the crutches) and I have exams next week.... FUN! NOT!

It is also my birthday next week - my 21st - and it looks like I may be spending it in a cast... ARGH!

Think of me guys! Send me your strength cos I think I might be needing it!

Love and light to you all!


Love Melani

]]> ~BlackCatsAngel http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10441198/ http://BlackCatsAngel.deviantart.com/journal/10441198/ Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:08:14 PDT LOTS OF FUN FOR MELLY MOO!!!!!!!

1. YOUR FASHION DESIGNER NAME
(first word you see on your left + favorite restaurant):
~Selected Fratelli's
~ They make awesome seafood pasta at Fratelli's!


2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME
(grandmother's/father's first name + favorite snack):
~ Lorraine Lyndsay Nut Cake
~HA HA HA!!! Thats HILARIOUS!!!!! NUT CAKE!!!! LOL!

3. YOUR SOCIALITE NAME
(silliest childhood nickname + first town where you partied):
~Melly Moo Melbourne
~Smelly Melly Melbourne came a close second however! AND NO! I didn't smell, it just ryhmed!

4. YOUR PORN STAR NAME
(name of first pet + street you live on):
~Ginger Hannah
~ I'm giving Ginger Rogers a run for her money!

5. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME
(first initial + first three letters of your last name):
~ M Fin
~ LOL! Thats funny! Mind you it LEGALLY is M Bov cos I haven't legally changed my name to my mum's Maiden name.

6. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME
(favorite animal + name of high school):
Cat Dromana

7. YOUR BARFLY NAME
(last snack food you ate + your favorite drink):
~ Chocolate Vodka
~ YUM!!!!!!!!!

8. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME
(middle name + city where you were born):
~Jayne Melbourne
~ It has a 'nice' ring to it!

9. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME
(favorite candy + favorite musician's last name):
~Chocolate Aguilera
~Yummy and sexy! I like it a lot!

10. YOUR OPPOSITE SEX NAME
(name of [opposite sex] friend + cell phone company you use):
~Alan Vodafone
~ HA HA! Alan now has a funny name! LOL!

11. YOUR STAR WARS NAME
(first 3 letters of your last name + last 3 letters of mother's maiden name):
~Bov Fin
~LOL! So wrong....

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