Seeing sprinkleofglitter (a well known youtuber in the UK and other countries) new video, "scary youtube culture" (I'll leave the link for the video at the end of the post) I was thinking about my sylvanians, who i absolutely adore.
It has come to the time to pack them away into the chests I have, because of lack of storage.
It was a hard day for me, because I absouloutley adore them.
Sadly, not everyone shares the passion.
I still go to secondary school, and I feel that if I have friends over, they could tease me because I'm a teenager and to them teenagers shouldn't posses "toys". This is totally wrong. Luckily, my Bestfriend understands, and has not told other people about my sylvanians. For that I am thankful.
People these days are not as accepting of these things as they once where, which I found rather depressing. I felt that having cornwood all layed out was keeping me from getting to close to people, because I would dread the day I had to invite them over.
I packed them away very neatly, and put everything into tiny containers so I wouldn't lose the pieces.
I understand that some readers would be quite upset, but this doesn't mean the end of this blog at all. I am extremely determined to keep this blog going for a long time, and I will be posting more DIY then stories, but you will get the occasional one, like a trip to the beach or a festival but I hope that readers understand and won't get put off by my decision.
Sylvanians are not toys, they are more then that, a precious belonging to the ones who own them, and to me they are extended family.
I'm so happy the sylvanian community is so accepting, and you are all lovely people :')
Please take the time to watch sprinkleofglitters video, she's a lovely woman :')
Bye lovelies, but this isn't the last blogpost :)
Lots of love,
Emily xxx
Dear Emily,
ReplyDeleteI understand your problem and I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision.
I'm 22 years old and an University student - so normally I shouldn't play with toys :D. But on the other side... It is my hobby, I collect them and I adore them. They've got a special place in my heart and in my cupboard.
When I first saw them I was 21 and my boyfriend laughed, that I wanted those toys in my age. But now he buys them for me and all my friends know, that I collect them.
So please don't give up the identity you've got with them!
Store them somewhere else, if you don't want that some of your friends see your Sylvanians (I've done this, when I was younger, with my plush animals), but don't forget: You can always take your Sylvanians out, when nobody is watching you ;).
But really, I understand you! Totally! :).
Many greetings, hugs and kisses,
yours Kyra
I'm so glad to have someone that understands. My parents have always been quite supportive in these situations, and my mother always tells me everyone should have collectibles :)
DeleteLove,Emily xxxx
Your mother is right with that :). My mum, by the way, collects sand :D.
DeleteMany greetings,
Kyra
Hello Emily,
ReplyDeletemy nickname is Doll, and I would like to ask whether I would be able to reference this blog entry of yours as evidence for my research into Sylvanian Families and their fans? We at DollGams also support the figure collecting hobbies of all sorts and would therefor like to write an informed post on the stigmas and people's perceptions on the topic. Would it be alright if we quote from you? We would of course give you credit for your contribution. Thank you in advance!
Kind Regards,
Doll
One of the hosts of DollGams
dollgams.wordpress.com