A year ago, I saw a pretty doll in different pose while browsing the net. I thought she’s really cute so I started to search more information about this doll. Then I found out that she is called a Ball Jointed Doll, she was manufactured by a Korean company (dream of dolls), that her name is Shall and that she is EXPENSIVE. Being the cheapskate that I am, I thought “I will never have a doll like her”.
And there starts the never-ending Obsession for these Expensive Dolls…
Every day when I open my computer, I made sure to browse the net for these dolls. I found out about the different companies that manufacture them, the different size, different sculpt, different origin, different clothes, hair, shoes, etc. Four months later, I made up my mind on buying my first and last (that’s what I thought at that time) doll. My mindset then was “maybe if I get one, I’ll finally stop this obsession”. But I got scared of customs, the long waiting time, the use of credit card and since I’m already following ManikaManila by that time; I opted to adopt a doll from one of its member. It just so happen that the dolls up for adoptions are from the same company that I am planning on ordering from (dream of dolls). So, I talked to the owner and after a week, Katarzyna Clarisse was delivered on my doorstep. Face smiling, heart pumping, hands shaking and my mind thinking “I just want to open that box”! At that time, nothing matters except for opening that box. And when I finally saw her, standing there in front me, everything was so worth it! Forget about the sleepless nights thinking about BJD’s, never mind the amount of money I spent to get her, and didn’t think about the reaction of my parents when they see her (I was sure I’ll get a scolding from my mom). All I know is that I was so happy and satisfied that I finally have my own BJD. ^_^
A year later, I now have 3 bjd’s, 2 msd girls and a yo-sd girl. KC is still register in ManikaManila Census under her previous mom, while Yuki and Leika are not yet registered. I got so busy after the board exam and just forgot to register them. Hopefully, this coming holiday, I’ll have the time to update the blog and the MM Census.
W/ KC and one of My Pullip Dolls.
Future Blog:
1. Story of how I got YUKI
2. Story of how I got Leika
3. Doll Related Transactions (Purchase, Commissions, Etc.
4. My Future Doll Plans
