Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Thursday

Looking for 16cm Anthros

I am a self confessed dreamer and I am lucky to have a hubby who, having an interest in science fiction, understands my penchant towards a world of fantasy. This morning over breakfast we were discussing the direction my dolls were heading in and the story that would encompass them all.

They all live in the Elvin Forest; humans, fairies, elves, sprites & sylphs, dragons, unicorns and anthros too. Not necessarily the same part of the forest, because the Elvin Forest is very diverse and has lots of secret nooks and crannies.

It was during this conversation that I thought it would be good for Jax to have two companions with which to share his home . . . perhaps a squirrel and a mouse or fox, not sure yet, but these do have potential.
My biggest problem is size . . . I really want them to be 16cm tall, the same size as Jax, and most of what's available is either smaller (12cm) or larger (26cm). I did come across this little pig named Patrick, and he could fit in size wise, although I don't know of any pigs that live in a forest.
So if any of my readers know of any anthros that are 16cm tall, please let me know . . . I'll be forever grateful.
 

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EDIT: 9th Jan.

Thank you everyone for all your wonderful contributions, it's been good being able to do a quick whip around to the places you suggested to find just the right little critter.

After looking at them all, checking their sizes etc., it seems PIPOS has the perfect answer for me . . . this sweet little mouse is not quite as tall (14.2cm), but as Hubby said, mice are not as big as piglets and bunnies anyway.

Monday

A Step in the Right Direction

Well there are no pictures to share today, however, I did manage to photograph & list some non dolly related items on eBay. More importantly though . . . I actually restrung three of my dolls!

Ebony (IH BID Efreet) and Harmony (IH BID Chloe) both had loose stringing in their body when I first received them, so much so they would almost come apart under the bust line when I picked them up. But, I have always been a little wary of restringing without help from someone more experienced than myself . . . however, I'm proud to say, today I did it all on my own! Mind you there were a few cusses and some extremely contorted facial expressions while trying to put the last S hooks on.

I also re-strung Gina (Luts HD Lolly) which wasn't as difficult as the BID's and finally got rid of those kicky legs that used to drive me insane. I am pleased to report she stands like a trouper now.
That also means, one more item that has been on my 'to do' list for quite some time, is finally done. YAY! (The ol' girl dances with joy.)

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Saturday

So Much For Good Intentions

Before I begin my first post for 2015, I would like to welcome the new readers to my blog, and thank those who have loyally read my ramblings over the past year. I hope you will all stick around, for there is much to be written this year and I couldn't think of nicer people to share it with.

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Well it seems all my good intentions of curbing my doll purchases, have flown out the window all ready! As you know I ordered Darin on Christmas Day, then the New Year arrived with a further purchase of this dear little girl from Soom!


I am going to blame this purchase on a very keen iMda collector, petitemarine. After all it was she who said: "yes S you should order a babette! she is my favourite, i think you would love her i'm almost tempted to order a second babette for myself!"

So, to quote a conversation that took place in the film ~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Evelyn: Nothing here has worked out quite as I expected.
Muriel: Most things don't. But sometimes what happens instead is the good stuff.


and this really is the good stuff!!

Hope you all have lots of the good stuff this year too!