My First Outing

Today I ventured outside. I have never been outside but it always looked nice through the window and I was glad to see it in person.

We went out in the woods.

And by a little pond. I have never seen such things and they were lovely beyond my imagining.

We saw a tiny little turtle near the bank. I carefully watched him so as not to frighten him.

Then, even more wonderful, I rode in a canoe on the water! I stayed safely tucked in my carrier until we were launched and the canoe was stable.

Then I ventured a look around. I could not believe I was actually in a boat on the water! I have read about such things, but never imagined in my wildest dreams experiencing them!

The pond was so tranquil!

We returned to shore. I visited the little cabin boyscouts used to camp in. I am not a boyscout and I do not think I would want to sleep here, but it was nice to visit.

At last my first outing ended and I returned home tired but quite happy!

Dolly

Chocolate and Dress Trims

It is the first day of my new journal, and I already have two things to record. I was exploring the house and found my mistresses' "chocolate stash" today. The chocolate is cleverly hidden in a coffee tin. I had hoped for some afternoon tea and was peeking in tins to find just the right flavor when I found the chocolate. It must have been made for me since it said "old fashioned" right on the front. My mistress allowed me have a bit with my tea. I think chocolate goes quite well with tea. I had to sip my tea from a borrowed cup, but my mistress tells me we are going shopping for a proper tea set for me next weekend. I can hardly wait!

After tea, my mistress let me select trim for my new dress. I do like the blue color...I think it will set well with my red hair.
So, this is my Dolly Day one and I think it is going quite well!

Dolly

Introducing Dolly

Hello. My name is Dolly. This is my secret journal of days. Whose days you might ask? Why, my days...Dolly's Days. Who am I you might ask? Well, I am mostly just a little doll who shares a home with many other dolls. I just arrived here very recently, but I already love my home. Our home is a very happy home and one never lacks for companionship. There are all sorts of dolls here and that makes it exciting...after all, variety is the spice of life.

As for me, I consider myself a rather old-fashioned soul. I suppose that is because I was made just like the dolls of years ago with a porcelain head and wood body. In days gone by, dolls like myself were quite popular. We were the prized companions of little girls everywhere and many a little girl learned to sew and care for precious things by caring for us and making us lovely wardrobes. Because dolls such as myself are rather delicate, we often value gentle and quiet pursuits...at least, I do. As a representative of yesteryear, I welcome you to the gentle ways of days gone by. Although I live in the modern world, my heart is always in the past and so are my days. I look forward to sharing snippets of my world and my days with you, my new friends!

Dolly