This Is it!

Happy New Year one and all!


I am preparing myself for the adventure of a lifetime, well, mine anyway!


My paper has been submitted. I have checked-in online. I have a blister that probably needs medical attention. But I am smiling!


I can't quite believe that I am actually here, hours away from kissing.


I have a myriad of thoughts right now, some random, some even more random but all just creating chaos underneath my curls. What if...how will....should I....will he....and on it goes!


It was very strange to not receive a kiss for the second New Years in succession. Ah, in the name of art. Such a price these days!


But anyway, I still have so much to do and I should be thinking of sleep before I embark on my quest. Wish me sweet dreams and restful slumber as I need both more than you could know! (smile)


Thank-you so very much for accompanying me thus far. I shall return when the deed is done!


Always,


Ms Digital Kiss

Christmas of Concentration.

....and breathe.


I wondered if I would get this far but I am pleased to tell you that I think I have cracked the MA paper. I have put out an SOS to an academic of high rank that I'm hoping will have a quick glance at my content and structure and be brutally honest. If anything needs addressing, I'd rather do it before...


...the kiss!


Gosh! Two days hence and I will be touching my lips upon his.


How scared am I? So much so that I can't sleep and I crave sweet things almost constantly.
How excited am I? I feel like a child with uncontrolable giggles on the inside.
How prepared am I? For the past six weeks I have diligently protected my lips from the weather. They are soft and smooth and ready.


All else will fall into place. So much is still an unknown entity that I will just take each moment as it comes...and enjoy it. Every last delicious detail!


Since putting my thoughts and reasons and critique of digital kiss into words over the past couple of weeks, I have come to the understanding that because a kiss really is something beautiful and charming and utterly delightful that this artwork in its entirety is simply stunning. At no point have I besmirched this delicate and emotion-filled gesture, quite the opposite in fact. I have heralded it, given it presence and utmost respect. I now know that my desire to give this kiss with all the sensitivity I have will be pleasure personified. I am thrilled to my core that I can spotlight this exquisite exchange...of passion, of pleasure, of who-knows-what?!


So, I will return tomorrow to tell you of the final preparations and how I am progressing.


Fondest regards, as always,

Ms Digital Kiss

Mmm...Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!


How lovely this day has been. Good food. Good people. Interesting presents. No studying!!


I did awake with an underlying excitement that in a week I will be kissed. I know I shouldn't be so self-absorbed but I will be so pleased to finish with the practical part of digital kiss, well, at least the giving of the kiss.


I am looking forward to being creative with the image that captures the essence of this kiss. As with every other aspect of digital kiss that has magically and sometimes frustratingly transformed into something quite different, I shall await the outcome before I even begin to envisage any possibilities. I'm back to less is more...and will stay there until it is safe to get adventurous again!!


And before this Festival day is over, I shall fetch a glass of something chilled (& fizzy) and salute you. Thank-you for coming on this journey with me. I hope it is still entertaining and thrilling in all the right parts. If not, I can assure you that it might just begin to be soon!


Happy Christmas evening.


Ms Digital Kiss

News Just In...

Happy Christmas Eve one and all!

I am happy in more ways than one. Apparently a very good interview has been broadcast about digital kiss on Spirit FM (96.6). I have yet to listen on their website.

Other news just in (literally) I will be kissed on Jan 1st 2010.

It feels like the biggest gift has just arrived and Father Christmas hasn't even begun his rounds yet. So, what can I tell you?

Silver wishes to remain anonymous so there is not much that can be said...for now. I'm hoping to convince him otherwise. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, I will be kissing a "he." And all other details will be given as and when.

How do I feel? So very nervous and ridiculously excited that Christmas crackers don't even need to make an appearance. Fireworks, on the other hand, are always welcome to any aspect of my life.

And as for not giving Christmas kisses, I neglected to buy any mistletoe anyway. Funny how I am so committed to digital kiss that it didn't even enter my mind to. I like that I have integrity, foresight and complete faith in what I do and more importantly, how I do it.

So for now, I wish you all a very pleasant night waiting for the jolly man in the red (or green) suit to bestow upon you the nicest of gifts. I also send out special wishes to a remarkable young man who suffered a serious accident last month. May Christmas angels bless you, watch over and restore you, JY. Prayers and love to you.

I will post a little something tomorrow and share my Christmas spirit with you.

Festive cheers!!

Ms Digital Kiss

Forward Motion.

Today is the beginning of week 53 without any kisses.


I can't even begin to describe how this is for me. I am not so happy, but as things are finally progressing I really mustn't grumble. From the outset, I had a sneaky suspicion that however well planned and considered, that elements within digital kiss may not run according to my vision. And that is exactly where I am at. I do so hope to be kissed by Christmas though!


Other worthy news, I have read and read and read. My reading list is being devoured and information is fast flowing from these amazing carriers of knowledge. I have made a dent in my MA paper and am liking how the artwork is being underpinned but I have reached the all-important turning point where I have to choose where exactly I take the reader. Do I drag her into the depths of disassociated bodies in cyberspace or around les maisons of the French theorists? I will inform you of my choice when I get there myself.


And finally, tomorrow morning I will be again on air. My first interviewer, Leon Jackson at Spirit FM (96.6) called me this morning and asked if I might have time to update the listeners. I can only assume that as digital kiss is a perfect tale of romance that will be made all the more special at Christmas!


Oh, before I forget, I have been distracting myself by scripting more quotes, all except one has been published. I hope you see the lightness I was trying to perpetuate?!

Sleep restores, food replenishes but it is a kiss that exhilarates.

Life is to adore. Love is exquisitely for. And a kiss is infinitely more...

The identity of a kiss. A moment on the lips, a lifetime in the heart.

The Princess politely wiped the slime from her lips and uttered to the frog "Please try harder next time."

Incidentally, a prize to the first person who guesses correctly the unpublished quote. It just so happens to be my favourite amongst them!


I will publish when I know the logisitics. I promise.


Fondest regards,


Ms Digital Kiss

Mulled Thoughts.

In the great big scheme of things digital kiss is a fabulous, innovative, challenging and sensitive artwork.


In reality it would appear to be all of those and in addition, frustrating. I am beginning to wonder if my kiss will be delivered before Monday (week 53). I am also wondering why so many people, after the close of the auction, have professed a desire to having "wanted" to place a bid but in all probability didn't even register within the auction. I am truly amazed.


And goodness, my deadlines have been issued for written submission and final presentation/seminar. It now looks like I won't be finished with digital kiss until mid-Feb at the very earliest. It sounds idyllic, but if I mention that I was given a reading list on Thursday and my paper is due in sixteen days, you will understand that there will be very little time for Festive fun for me. I wouldn't mind but the books/areas are not the most entertaining or easy to absorb. (sigh)


Finally, my favourite methods of stress relief are being taken from me. Yoga finishes next week until the day after my paper is submitted and x-country running has been banned until I have a couple more sessions of ultrasound on my knee. I think I am beyond fed-up already.


If anyone has any suggestions for any part of what has been written, please, please email (miss@digital-kiss.com) or leave a comment below. My sanity is in your hands.


Fondest regards,

Ms Digital Kiss

Roads Are Paved With...

...Silver. (Please would you take the spam-filter off of your email account?!)


I apologise for not posting yesterday but in between checking my inbox every hour (religiously) and reading, reading, reading, my day slipped away. Today has been much the same with a couple of chilly outings and 3D Christmas Carol with no salted or sweet popcorn.


And now for news on digital-kiss. Unfortunately, as of yet, I have nothing further to add.


Am I worried? Not yet. Not very. Ok, just a little bit...


(sigh) I thought the nervous part of digital kiss was going to be the kiss itself but this is giving me something to feel slightly apprehensive about.


So, it is nearly time for me to have another night of random dreams, (Mr Clooney, you are more than welcome to pick up where we left off last night! lol) sleep as deep as I can and plan my tomorrow when it arrives. Yoga will definitely be scheduled in.


It only is left to say... Thank-you so much for your continued interest and delightful support. Both mean so much to me.


Fondest regards, as always

Ms Digital Kiss

SOLD.

£1000. To a bidder called Silver.


I can hardly tell you of what it is to be me right now! I am so, so, SO nervous it's just not true. And whatever miniscule place is left untouched by nerves it is now filled to brimming with the biggest, most childish excitement imaginable.


I have nothing further to add at this time.


Speechless. Startled. Giddy. Gone...


Ms Digital Kiss

Kissmas Eve!

Well, it's finally here...



The weekend has been a bit surreal, but filled with fun people. Yesterday, I ventured to the Candlelight Market at Arundel. It was charming and quaint and completely inkeeping with the picturesque town. Whilst I was there I was invited to a Christmas party and afterwards a wedding reception. Both were lovely and I was thrilled to be included. Thank-you very much.



And how am I feeling? In all honesty, I have no idea what or how I am feeling. In an attempt to start my day and clear my head, I went for a long, hill-run upto the racecourse at Goodwood and back down, through some Private Property. Naughty, I know, but it just had to be done for the sumptuous, stunning, idyllic view. (Sorry, but for privacy issues I will not be publishing a picture. Plus, I might get into trouble!) The rest of today has been restful, festive and feeling a little tired in my legs.



So, what of tomorrow? I hope that I will sleep this evening and awake with immeasurable excitement. My life will change tomorrow. www.digital-kiss.com will have reached it's closure on the auction and I will have been without a kiss for an entire year. I will know who and where and when and and and... My Prince could be within reach. My inner Princess might actually stand a chance!



A couple more quotes that have been published:
" A kiss is for life, not just for Kissmas."
"Nothing surprises me, so much inspires me, but it is a kiss that ignites me."
"To dissolve into a kiss is pure delight. The fizz begins the instant two gazes meet & continues until souls collide."



Ladies and gentlemen, it really is time to place your bids! If you are outbid, you are most welcome to donate to the charity SmileTrain® through www.digital-kiss.com account number 20778538, sort-code 60-05-24.



Good luck and best wishes to you all.



Ms Digital Kiss

Dear Father Kissmas,

As I have been such a good girl this year (charity events, recycled everything that didn't move, green transport wherever possible, given time freely, studied hard and not given or received a single kiss) I would like to ask for the following: a long, hot holiday and the opportunity to be paid for being creative.

I understand that you get many requests, and that mine is quite large, but I can assure you that I will be most appreciative and do truly deserve them.


If however you feel that you are unable to fulfill my wishes, may I ask for a foot/bicycle pump as I can't seem to locate mine at the moment. But more importantly, could you make a small donation to www.digital-kiss.com, account number 20778538, sort-code 60-05-24. All proceeds received before 14 December 2009 go directly to the charity SmileTrain®

Thank-you for considering my Kissmas application. I look forward to receiving soon.

Warmest wishes, festive cheer and a droplet of sparkle,


Ms Digital Kiss



Ps I shall bake you any flavour cookies for your whistlestop tour in 13 days.

Less Than 100 Hours.

Four days and counting!!

I can hardly believe that I am finally here. My dreams are wild and sleep ridiculously affected. I am now at the point where I feel both immense apprehension but also comparable relief that digital kiss will be concluded. (smile) I just hope that the winner of my kiss is ready for the kiss of their lifetime. I have just published a quote "A first kiss conjures the same excitement as the first fall of snowflakes."


For me it most certainly will have this feeling, if not more. I can envisage waking up on the day of the kiss with the exact same feeling as on my birthday. And in case you are thinking that I am being a little self-indulgent, my birthday happens just once every four years. Yes, I am one of those. Eternally young and incredibly playful...always.


So what of my delivery of digital kiss? Last night I attended a gig in Portsmouth. From The Jam were energetic, charasmatic and drew a large, varied aged and mostly male crowd. Mr Bruce Foxton was still as vital as ever he was. The music was spot on. I gave out 10 flyers to selected members of the audience. I am still of the belief that digital kiss is not for the masses and as you already know how much I advocate "less is more" well, last night was no exception.


And finally, I hope you don't mind me asking, but if you might happen to have been entertained by any of my musings over the past few months, please would you like to support my chosen charity for digital kiss and make a little donation...please? The account is www.digital-kiss.com, number is 20778538 and sort-code 60-05-24. All of the money received before the auction closes (14 Dec 2009) goes directly to SmileTrain®. Again, my word is my bond!


But for now, as the sun shines so warmly, I will get on my bicycle and be thankful that I am so fortunate, capable and going to be kissed soon!!


Fondest regards,

Ms Digital Kiss


Ps Thank-you kindly for being so generous.

Equanimity Ahead The Tempest

All is quiet on the digital kiss front. Is this the calm before the storm, I wonder?


Above is a picture from the private view of "Tristes Tropicos" by Antonio Rodriguez. I had a very lovely time and was both surprised and elated when other guests excitedly told me that knew of digital kiss. In conversation, many aspects came up that although I had answered them throughout this past year, had changed considerably now that I am so close to the end.


One gent asked me what the best and worst things about digital kiss had been for me. I answered, best was that I had the notion and gumption to make this artwork from conception to completion and the worst was that I had probably missed out on a really nice relationship.


But with all that aside, I was out in the wind and rain for my first run in a long time. My, how the fields have changed. All was incredibly soggy underfoot but I was able to organise the competing thoughts in my head as to what I should be doing to inspire myself for the last few days.


My bank manager has been extremely helpful in creating an account in the name of www.digital-kiss.com - account number 20778538, sort code 60-05-24. It is available for anyone to make a donation, large or small, which will go directly to SmileTrain® My word is my bond!


I also had the good fortune to meet with a Dr (media) at uni who was exceptionally complimentary about digital kiss but shared the same notion as I in that we had no real relevance for each other at this late stage of my dissertation. I invited him to be present at my internal examination/presentation and will ask my department if any/all faculty are allowed to be in attendance. My philosophy is if I am presenting to a few, I may as well be presenting to a hundred-and-few!


And apart from a few more emails and texts to BBC and suchlike, all is far too quiet for my liking. Any suggestions that I could make good and effective use of with regard to digital kiss, please don't hesitate to drop them into my mailbox - miss@digital-kiss.com. Thank-you kindly.


Enough for now. I shall return...


Fondest regards,


Ms Digital Kiss

Where For Art Thou...?

My apologies for not posting sooner but what I wrote on Friday seemed rather disgruntled, self-indulgent and not very entertaining. Hence, less is definitely more!


So what has happened since I last updated?

In retrospect, I feel that in the previous post "12 Days Of Kissmas" UAE should most certainly be substituted with Hawaii as no dashing Prince or Sheikh on his groomed camel, magic carpet or ultra-sleek, uber engineered and altogether ridiculously fast craft, vessel or automobile has entered into the world that is digital-kiss. I think enough time has elapsed to move on...


I have also been constantly plugging away at putting digital-kiss everywhere! I am rather disappointed with the press agency 72 Point who put a terrible spin from the initial release of not-so tasteful pictures. As a consequence, my money has not been well spent and what was meant to be a joyous, on-going experience has left me with a bad taste and four nasty pictures. I am only mentioning this as I (eventually, this Friday) received two jpegs from the picture desk which will be filed somewhere deep, hidden and not to be spoken of again.


And now to the story of the pictures in this post. Last night I was helping a very talented hairdresser, Mr Simon Webster, as he and his team assembled the most fantastical creations for a charity ball at the Old Market Theatre, Brighton. I was given the responsibility of stitching wigs, hats and masques together in a jaunty fashion. It is amazing how effective a good measure of resourcefulness can be in the right place...or two! I had a lovely time and did intend passing out some flyers but it did seem a little rude to interrupt such a splendid evening. Again, less is definitely more.


So, what of today? I know Sunday should be a day of rest, but I only have 8 days left and I still have so many to tell of wonderful, delightful digital-kiss. I am about to get ready for a Private View in a beautiful part of this county. I have baked a light, fluffy and moist banana cake for the hosts as it will be nearly tea-time when I arrive. I hope it will be busy. Sorry, it comes as standard now...


I will tell you all about it tomorrow, plus anything else that might be of interest.


As always, fondest regards,

Ms Digital Kiss

12 Days Of Kissmas

Ladies and Gentlemen, for your delight and festive cheer!!


On the first day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Hmm. Conceptual art is quirky!"


On the second day of Kissmas my true love said to me "If the winner lives in UAE? Yes. Conceptual art is quirky!"


On the third day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Silly to include delivery, especially if the winner lives in UAE. Conceptual art is very quirky!"


On the fourth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "If the winner is a she, and you have to make delivery all the effing way to UAE? Telling me conceptual art is quirky!"


On the fifth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Can I come and see...what it's like for you to kiss a she, with you funding delivery all the way to hot UAE? Conceptual art, definitely quirky!"


On the sixth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "What's in it for me, if I can't come and see... what it's like for you to kiss a she, with you funding delivery to sticky, hot UAE? Conceptual art, deliciously quirky!"


On the seventh day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Your Masters Degree, gained commendably, I insist I must see...what it's like for you to kiss a she, accompany your delivery to the country UAE. Conceptual art is so, so quirky!"


On the eighth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Chi University, MA Fine Art Degree, it's doing it for me, that in all probability, I get to see...what it's like for you to kiss a she in a designer bikini in hot, hot UAE. Conceptual art is very lovely!"


On the ninth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "World News BBC, Chi University, MA Fine Art Degree, how has this come to be? Admiration from me...especially if you kiss a she, in a designer bikini in hot, hot UAE. Conceptual art fills me with glee!"


On the tenth day of Kissmas my true love said to me ""Kiss As Commodity," on World News BBC, @Chi University, your MA Art Degree, marvelous to me. Doth my cap to thee...especially if you kiss a she, in a designer bikini on golden sands in hot UAE. Conceptual art enlightens me!"


On the eleventh day of Kissmas my true love said to me "What size is the fee, of a "Kiss As Commodity," as on frontpage Brazil BBC, student @ Chi Uni, MA Fine Art Degree, please do tell me? Is it commission free...? I don't care if you kiss a she in a designer bikini on golden sands in UAE. Conceptual art is beyond cheeky!"


On the twelfth day of Kissmas my true love said to me "Mistletoe on the tree, forget the size of your fee, on the "Kiss As Commodity," appeared on World News BBC, you @ Chi Uni, your MA Art Degree, made meticulously. Come here next to me... My thoughts are only three, this kiss belongs to me, purchase it generously. Conceptual art makes Kissmas merry!"



It made me smile to compose this. However, I do not have a true love but somehow it seemed more romantic (& inkeeping with the carol) to not substitute for "tutor!" Please feel free to comment on this one...


Fondest regards, as always,

Ms Digital Kiss