My Doll Haven

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.

Thursday

Some Do

Well by all accounts it seems my thoughts were not in the minority. Whether you thought it was modern technology, cultural differences, or simply just plain laziness, it appears there are people in our everyday lives, who are not as polite or as courteous as we would like them to be. Perhaps things may change if we all begin by setting a good example and encouraging those who do.

So firstly, rather than reply to comments individually, I would like to thank all my readers who took their valuable time to share their thoughts on "Who Cares?" and secondly, I would like to honour you all with a special award . . . now you don't have to do anymore than you have already done, you don't have to pass this on or even post it on your blog if you prefer not to, this is just my way of saying "Thank You" for being someone who couldn't care more.

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On a lighter note, my LittleFee Reni is on board for delivery today (at long last) and yesterday I received a tiny delivery from BellasBittyBabes which you can see below on my RealPukis ~ Misty and Hollow. They are beautifully made and fit perfectly. I think the two of them look very cute in their new outfits and they are so happy to finally have something decent to wear, but poor Mossy is still running around the forest in the raw!

Hollow is asking me: "Perhaps you can convince BBB to make Mossy an outfit just like mine."

Me: "We'll see Hollow, we'll see."

Hugs to you all, I hope you are all having a wonderful dolly day!!

EDIT: She's arrived and you can see her here!

Tuesday

Who Cares?

At long last, my LittleFee Reni is on her way home, I received my Shipping Notice Friday. I was hoping to show you photos today, as a Friday EMS is usually delivered the following Tuesday, but although I know she's already arrived in Melbourne, the parcel is not showing up on Australia Post's website as yet.

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Anyway, there is something else that I would like to chat about today. I am a strong believer in change for the better and am all for advancing technology, but unfortunately it has some very disappointing side effects . . . well at least it does for me.

I have noticed since the introduction of mobile phones (cell phones) and the inevitable texting, that many people no longer address people by their names. I have always thought it only common courtesy to address someone in a written letter, PM or email by their name if I know it, or Sir or Madam if I don't.

However, more and more these days, I find the messages and emails I receive sound so detached, it's like these people couldn't care less about you. One is given the impression, you're just a thorn in their side or as the sign says, they just don't give a shit.

This became especially noticeable when it came to making a couple of enquiries on Etsy recently. I was just checking on delivery times for items I had ordered, but although I addressed the person by their name, was polite and signed my real name after the "Kind regards", the notes of reply were just that, notes!

Very brief, disinterested and almost flippant, no "Hello", no "Thank you for your enquiry", no reference to personal names or "Kind regards" at the end, which has certainly put me off purchasing from these suppliers again.

I'm not saying every supplier is like that, but I certainly would have thought, any supplier wanting repeat business, would take the time to provide some degree of thoughtful, personal service, but obviously there are some who really don't give a damn!

How do you feel about this, do you think we are gradually becoming a "couldn't care less", nameless society?

Personally, I may be an old fuddy duddy, but I would much rather be known as someone who couldn't care more . . . wouldn't you?

Two in Two Days

Well after all my sadness at not receiving my DZ order because it had been overlooked and then cancelling it because I wasn't prepared to wait another 6 or 7 months for a body for Youra, I have miraculously had two dolls arrive in two days

Yesterday my Luts KD Darin turned up out of the blue (you can see her here) and from all indications she looks like becoming my little tomboy, but only time will tell and she is yet to be named.

Today, I actually received two parcels, one was a book that I have wanted since I missed out on it's first release, and I have Heather to thank for that, as it was her recent blog post on "Enchanted Dolls" that spurred me into looking on the internet once more, on the off chance I'd find one, and find one I did! Thanks Heather! :)

The second parcel contained a DollFamily-H Tao Yue, which I'd managed to buy on the secondary market for a reasonable price. I was thinking of using her body, instead of the DZ that I cancelled, for my Youra head, but until I have time to play, that remains to be seen. I must say, I do love the jointed fingers on the hands and pretty clothes that came with her.

EDIT: Youra's head looked too small on this doll's shoulders, so gave this little girl a different colour wig to try, now I'm thinking I may keep her as the sculpt is quite lovely, but add eyelashes and perhaps give her a face up.

What do you think? Does the hair colour suit her better? Should I give her a face up?