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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Challenge Meme

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...

Wednesday

Review: Dollsbe Pomegranate

A few days ago Musume asked me to do a review of my new arrival. Not having done one before, I'll tell it as I see it. Firstly she arrived really well packed, but we had a slight mishap with one of her feet. I contacted YG immediately and to cut a long story short he shipped a replacement straight away via EMS . . . and not just the foot that needed to be replaced. I actually received TWO PAIRS of feet and one lovely little froggy hat which was modelled in the previous post.


I have very little patience when it comes to posing, but she poses really well, these photos are all posed on a backdrop draped over my ironing board and we all know how unstable they can be. :)


She sits easily crossed legged or straight up.


Her arms sit where you place them which is handy in case she sneezes or yawns! She also holds things nicely in her hands, can brush her hair out of her eyes and wave!


She does the splits without her hands touching the floor too!


She came with her eyes in place, a pair of undies and this little slip. The wig she is wearing I purchased from YG and it fits exceptionally well, though I need to give it a little brush, as I have messed it up trying on clothes. She also came with the two pairs of hands below.


All seams were perfectly smooth, though on really close inspection I could just see them. Her default face-up is lovely, her joints move really well and her head stays in place nicely, and exactly where it's placed.

To sum up, I am extremely happy with this doll and YG's service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dollsbe (Dolls Be With You) and am happily looking forward to purchasing from YG again in the near future.

Tuesday

The Meeting

It was a cold day and there was snow still laying on the ground outside, but Emmaline decided to dare the cold to go play in the park. It wasn't long before she met Finch who was taking his dog for a ride in his go-cart.


Emmaline: Hello Finch, do you want to play ball?


Finch: Not today Emma, Gilbert has been inside far too long, so I am taking him for a ride to get him out of the house..


Emmaline: Is Gilbert sick?
Finch: No he's just lazy and likes to sleep in front of the fire all day.


Emmaline: Well shouldn't you make him walk and get some exercise then?
Finch: Yes, but when I put him on the lead he just sits down on the snow and doesn't move. Of course, then he ends up getting a wet behind.
Emmaline: Oh dear, what a conundrum.

She gently gave Gilbert a little shake.

Emmaline: Come on Gilbert, wake up you old sleepy head, come and play ball!

But Gilbert didn't move a muscle, he just lay there in the cart snoring.

-oOo-

Hope you are all having a great day!

Monday

Isn't He a Little Heart Throb?

After reading some recent blog posts from fellow bloggers, I found myself intrigued by these little Nendoroids. Anna and Elsa really caught my eye, so I went browsing and low and behold I found this little chap.

Nendoroid Touken Ranbu Online: Tsurumaru Kuninaga

Isn't he just the cutest? I haven't looked at any Japanese Anime for a long, long time and don't follow all the different series like my younger readers, so I have no idea about him or his story, other than he is full of surprises, but perhaps some of you may enlighten me. :)

In saying that, I really like the simple combination of black, white and grey with the minute gold details of his outfit, it makes me truly appreciate this tiny fellow as a work of art. Some how I think this little fellow may just pop into the cart with Anna and Elsa.