One moment of your time, please!
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Since I first watched „The Little Mermaid“ in 1989 I have been obsessed with mermaids. I was fascinated and wanted to be one myself. From that day on I swam/dove with my legs and feet together and collected all things mermaid-y. Three years ago I fulfilled my biggest dream and created my own first tail (photo below) and surprised a little girl at her birthday.
She was amazed, clapped her hands and jumped up and down. All her friends asked me hundreds of questions and couldn’t get enough of touching my soft tail. Unfortunately this tail wasn't made for water and when the little girl asked me to have a swim with her all I could do was deny her wish and explain that I had twisted my tail. I promised I’d have a splashy swim next time I'd meet her. She was almost crying, which broke my heart, but understood quickly and begged me to go to the next fish doctor. *LOL* Seeing all those happy faces, sharing their excitement was one of the most wonderful experiences in my life.
Even if I’m a land-locked mermaid, I want to keep my promise to the little girl and fulfill HER biggest dream and that of so many others.
Since
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magic_art has grown to be such a wonderful community, made by wonderful members who are really dear to our hearts, I thought we could move something. We have over 1500 members (!) and if only half of you would donate $1.50, I could order a swimmable tail from themertailor.com and could keep my promise and surprise many other girls and boys. I also try to save as much money as I can, which will be difficult with lots of round birthdays coming up and car parts to buy. Still, I'll try my best (watch out for the ticker on magic_art's profile!).
Also
magic_art would get its own mascot: a mermaid created and shaped by our members!!! How, you may ask? It’s not only the money, you will also have a say about the tail colour and my mermaid name! AND you’ll get one customised icon with your username (or the name of your choice) too, using one of your interests on your profile as theme. All you have to do is donate $1.50 (or more if you want and are so generous) on my PayPal account. There you can leave a little message in which you write what name you want for your icon, which tail color you prefer and a suggestion for the mermaid name. (You can see all the available colours HERE!). If you donate $10 or even more, you will also get a customised colourbar!!! I know we can create something wonderful together. Let’s make this world a better place for children in which their dreams can come true.
Only $1.50…
Here's my email address for PayPal:
nicole.lungeanu@web.de
(Please contact me if you want to donate via international transfer.)
P.S.: This entry is public! So please spread the word on your own journals or communities. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Banner credit:
Photos taken from the upcoming book (April 22) Last Night I Swan With A Mermaid by Kimberly (author) and Michael (photograph) Muller. Pre-order HERE!
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Date: 2012-04-15 05:47 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2012-04-15 05:53 pm (UTC)Very well done
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Date: 2012-04-16 12:11 pm (UTC)Spread a word for me! ^_^ *huggles*
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Date: 2012-04-15 06:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-16 12:13 pm (UTC)I'll work on your icon and colourbar asap!!!! Any wishes for your bar?
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Date: 2012-04-16 03:49 pm (UTC)Thank you! You are the artist and have complete autonomy. 8D
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Date: 2012-04-15 06:28 pm (UTC)Good luck raising the money ♥
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Date: 2012-04-16 12:14 pm (UTC)I've still a long way to go, but I am patient! ;)
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Date: 2012-04-15 07:23 pm (UTC)I second the kickstarter idea, that could get your cause out to a lot of people!
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Date: 2012-04-16 12:17 pm (UTC)If you should donate something, please mention your username via PayPal. Thankies!
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Date: 2012-04-19 11:58 am (UTC)And thank you again!!!
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Date: 2012-04-21 09:49 am (UTC)here's the link if you want to check it out :)
http://www.dear-sweetlings.com
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Date: 2012-04-22 11:54 am (UTC)Kisses! ♥♥♥
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Date: 2012-04-16 07:24 am (UTC)He's ripped me off twice with both his silicone and latex tails.
There are many other companies that you can buy from that are more well received than him.
And I'm sorry if this message comes off as super negative, but I just don't want you to go through what I had to go through because it's really disheartening, especially if it's your first tail.
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Date: 2012-04-16 12:21 pm (UTC)Do you have any other recommendation???
P.S.: If you want to donate, please don't forget to mention your username on PayPal. Thank you! ^_^
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Date: 2012-04-16 07:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-16 12:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-16 06:52 pm (UTC)$, €, £ - whatever you want. PayPal converts it automatically. ;) *hugs*
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Date: 2012-04-19 04:33 am (UTC)♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
I'm currently working on the icons and bars. Do you have any wishes???
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Date: 2012-04-19 08:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-16 10:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-17 11:47 am (UTC)I'll create your icon asap. Promised! ^_^
Edit: Herewith I invite you to have a swim with me, whenever I have the honour to meet you!
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Date: 2012-04-19 11:51 am (UTC)I couldn't decide between these two, so I give you both! It's a special thank you for your generous donation, dear!
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Date: 2012-04-16 10:48 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2012-04-17 11:52 am (UTC)Your icon is in progress, dearest! *hugs*
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Date: 2012-04-18 03:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-19 12:05 pm (UTC)I think everybody should have a mug with his or her name on it. ^_^
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Date: 2012-04-22 04:44 pm (UTC)^ ^
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Date: 2012-04-17 04:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-04-17 08:01 pm (UTC)I'm currently working on the icons and bars AND searched for a new mer-tailor. It seems he's really not the best. I was searching online and was shocked about all the bad reports. Many got their tail in horrid conditions! *shivers*
I already found some nice homepages with beautiful tails on sale.
I have still a long way to swim till I reach my goal, but it's a start. And I want to make it right. ^_^
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Date: 2012-04-20 08:21 pm (UTC)I hope you like it! ^_^ And again: THANK YOU!!!
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Date: 2012-04-17 05:16 pm (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 2012-04-17 08:03 pm (UTC)I'm currently working on the icons and bars and your's will be ready soon, too. ;)
Kisses and huggles! ♥♥♥
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Date: 2012-04-20 08:25 pm (UTC)Hope you like it/them. ^_^
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