I'm Melting!

Okay the title lied- I'm not really melting. Hopefully that's to your relief, reader! As some of you may have heard it's been snowing like crazy out in the Northeast, but I can't say the same about here. Everything outside my home is muddy, wet, and just generally icky. So for now that outside post will be on the back burner. I don't have anything else to add for today except that I'll be conducting an interview with our very own Ariel for the next post. So make sure to check back!

-Rapunzel

A series of conversations.

Hello again everyone! It's been quite the week- S. has been sick with bronchitis so getting to the computer has been next to impossible. That and she added a new American Girl doll to her collection last week who is also sharing the computer with me. So it's been tough!

We've been a little quiet around here for the past couple of months. I didn't lie when I said a lot has happened, because it has, but things finally seem to be picking up a little bit more. The most excitement around my room lately has been the addition of a new cat to the room. She's super sweet and doesn't try to eat my hands like the other cat does! So I suppose that's a good thing...

Anyways, back to my life! Ariel, Belle, & I have spent the better part of the last two months just getting to know one another and relaxing. We've been left pretty much alone in my little room to our own lives. I've gotten to know the layout of S.'s room pretty well but haven't been able to explore the rest of the house. S. likes to keep her room door shut during the day to protect her dolls, or so she told me.

Today started out like any other day until I felt a shuddering beneath my very floors. My room was moving! Through S.'s room into a hallway and then into the bright living room. S. sat down the room and explained that today was my lucky day to explore a little bit. Ariel and Belle both looked a little shell shocked, I couldn't blame them! It was the most excitement we've had in ages!

I'm going to be honest, as a Rapunzel doll I have a bit of a need to explore. Being stuck in one spot has left me a little down... and it's been hard. I've been longing for even a peek at the outdoors, and so the first thing I was drawn to was a HUGE window. I could fit through it several times!

I'm not going to lie to you followers- I almost felt like I could cry at the sight. I mean it was the outdoors, and it was beautiful! But somehow I had imagined it would be warm- and that maybe S. would even let me outside to frolick in the sunshine and green grass. As you can see it's not exactly that kind of weather here at the moment.

I heard a commotion behind me, not even realizing that it was Belle carrying Ariel over to me at the window. They each put a comforting hand on me, letting me both take in the sight and work through my thoughts. 

"It's really not that bad, Rapunzel," said Belle softly. "Winter is harsh here and we do end up spending a lot of time inside... but S. has been known to let us out in the snow. It's just been too cold lately and she's afraid of us getting ruined." 

"She's right," added Ariel. "And in the summer she took us outdoors all of the time to take photos and to explore around. I'm willing to bet we'll be out even more because it'll be our first spring and summer in this new home!" 

How could I disagree with my wonderful friends? After all, they had been with S. for longer and knew the routine of being one of her dolls. It had been a bit of a boring winter so far, but I had so much more that I could have going wrong. I could still be at the Disney Store for one! I could also be broken, or lost. I've got a great home with more adventures to come. Heck, I can even blog about it! So without a word I just turned to my friends and smiled. They knew exactly how to cheer me up. 

And guess what? There's an even happier ending to this post- I talked to S. about my feelings and she's agreed that it's about time we all get a bit of fresh air. So hopefully my next post will be one filled with snowy fun! 

Thanks to my 3 (!!!) followers! You are a huge motivation to keep blogging. I'll be checking in soon, hopefully with a post that's more exciting!

Comings & Goings

Hi everyone (and happy New Year!)

I apologize for the major lack of activity. Illness and the demand of daily life has made it hard for me to get any access to the laptop! I promise that my life has only begun to be documented on this blog... trust me, I cannot even begin to tell you how much my life has changed in the past few months. Be on the look out for some new posts in the coming week. I'll be around!

Hugs,
Rapunzel

ALSO: I'd like to thank Meg over at MyLifeinPurpleandPlastic for being my very first follower! Thank you!

A place called home.

I apologize, it's Sunday and this post is a little late. I've had way too much fun in my new home- as you're about to see! But first I need to start from the very beginning.

As you probably already know I'm a Rapunzel doll. Once upon a time I was made and bound for the Disney Store. I may look like Rapunzel, but that doesn't mean that me and my sister dolls are anything like her! While I love reading like Rapunzel I don't have an artistic bone in me! Don't count on me painting any murals, and definitely don't come to me for healing powers. The best thing I can do is try to hunt down a band-aid in S.'s house. Luckily I wasn't trapped in a tower for all of my life, though I guess a box does kind of count. My life started out in the Disney Store where I was pulled from a box stacked next to all of my sister dolls. We were the newest and brightest 2014 dolls. Every day we got to listen to Disney music and watch as our fellow friends found new homes. I had always wished to end up in a good home. Stories circulated the stocking shelves of dolls gone to homes where they'd be found with matted hair and painted faces months later. No one wanted that. It was one thing to be loved, an entirely different one to be ruined.

Imagine my surprise (and pleasure!) when S. picked me up off the shelf and brought me to the check out. Here she was- an adult collector who spoke promises of a big home to explore with plenty of other dolls to hang out with. Us dolls live for as long as we're taken care of and played with. I couldn't think of a better future! I hoped she could see my small nod from inside my plastic box. Next thing I knew I was stuffed in a dark bag and on my way home.

S. deboxed me right away and styled my hair into a braid.

I was still a little bit in shock! I laid down on the bed for a while just enjoying the smell of fresh air and the feeling of no longer having ties around my limbs. It was so refreshing!

Finally I sat up and took in my surroundings. I definitely was in a bedroom- that was clear. S. kindly explained to me that it was her bedroom, but that if I would kindly step into her palm that she would take me over to my very own room. She explained that she had been watching stuff from MyFroggyStuff lately and had been inspired to make me my very own Room in a Box. She had it ready and waiting for me when I arrived home.

S. set me down on the floor and I tentatively took in the room. It was the perfect size, but she assured me that she was still in the process of adding decorations, a roof, and more rooms if I so wanted. I couldn't have even imagined something so great back when I was in the Disney Store. My very own room! How could I ask for more? It's all so much for a mere fashion doll.

Now S. is not a seamstress. She stressed that to me several times while explaining that she currently didn't have much for clothing for me. However, she even sewed me my very own pillow for my bed! At this point I had to sit down I was so overcome by joy. 

I was sitting and just taking in my room when I heard the steps of another doll approaching. The first thing I noticed was her bright yellow ball gown. There was no mistaking her- she was a princess. And a Disney one no less! Another Disney doll like me! I wanted to leap forward and ask her every question I had about S. and my new home. The only reason I didn't was to save myself the embarrassment. I didn't want to be known as the over enthusiastic doll already! 

"You must be Rapunzel," she said. I nodded, on the edge of my seat. "I'm Belle, and S. sent me to welcome you to our house. She also sent Ariel... but that's a problem in itself." I didn't even have time to respond before she stepped back around of the corner of my room with a beckoning hand.

"Oh my goodness!" I exclaimed. There on the edge of the nightstand sat an Ariel doll. I hadn't even noticed in my deboxed stupor. Belle nodded, "See, no one ever considers the difficulties of owning a mermaid doll when they buy one. It's all fun and games and swimming in the bathtub until you leave her on her own. Just like her character Ariel cannot walk on land. I mean, who could expect her to with a constricting tail like that?" 

Hearing Belle's voice Ariel turned and reached down towards us. "It's about time Belle. I thought you were going to leave me here to sit and dry out forever while you got to know the new doll!" She lifted her gaze to my face, appraising. "So you're a Rapunzel, huh? It'll be nice having another voice around here. It gets boring singing the same songs all the time." For once I praised my given ability to sing like my animated counterpart. Where I once got sick of singing songs with my fellow dolls I know looked forward to it. It would be a way to make friends with these two! 

Ariel continued, "Now if you could just help me- Ahhh!" I rushed forward as she fell from the nightstand, a tangle of fins and bright red hair. Belle sighed before grabbing her legs. "Mind giving me a hand?" She asked. "Having a mermaid friend comes with a lot of responsibilities." I lifted her from under her arms and brought her to the bed in my room.

Belle and I finally got her settled into the bed after a little bit of difficulty. I could tell already that this was going to be the beginning of an interesting friendship!

"Thank you," Ariel started. "I don't mean to be a burden. It's just hard getting around when your legs are bound by fins clothing! I never thought I'd be jealous of princess ballgowns." I laughed, pointing down at my own glitterized gown. "I'll never complain again," I said. 

We sat there chatting for hours getting to know each other. It was there that I learned that Ariel loved everything about doing hair and fashion. She definitely didn't style her hair with a fork and wanted nothing to do with sea witches or antiques. Belle, on the other hand, loved the outdoors and everything to do with social events. They were like their Disney characters in some ways and totally different in others. How could I expect any less when I was the same way? 

So that's the start of my tale. You'll have to visit again if you want to find out what other adventures I get into. I know this much though- I am beyond lucky to have a home here with S. and wonderful new friends like Belle and Ariel. 

Thanks for reading!

Hello!

Hi everyone, and wow- well if you're reading this than welcome to my blog! I'm honored, actually. I didn't think any humans would be interested in the life of a little ol' fashion doll. My name is Rapunzel. Well, I'm modelled to look like Rapunzel. So I guess it's only appropriate I keep her name too! I'm getting settled into my new home and am still a little shocked that S offered up her laptop to blog on. I've never blogged before (It's not exactly a skill they teach in the Disney Store!) so I hope you all will be patient as I work on getting my first picture post up. In the meantime feel free to comment or follow if you so wish. Anything is welcome!

Thanks for stopping by and goodnight!

-Rapunzel