Don't be embarrassed!

i tell everyone i meet about my boys, they are my dark side, my light, my modles for my art, i love them, and i don't feel shame or embarassed as i talk about my passion...it after all, is a art to me.

 

I sometimes feel embarrassed, but not of Lucciola. I'm one of those kinds of people who doesn't like being stared at (well, who doesn't, but more than the normal person I mean!) & gets all nervous/flushed very easily. Anxiety does that to you, haha. Though I avoid taking him out, unless it's for a con, and I haven't been to one in two years so. Maybe it's time to try again...

But you're right, nobody should be ashamed of something you enjoy so much!

 

I get embarrassed sometimes just because I'm shy, but then I remind myself that its highly likely I won't see these people again unless I want to and they have no idea who I am so what's it matter heh

 

I took India, my LW Honey mod with me to work yesterday and she got nothing but compliments. Even if she hadn't I wouldn't have cared.

 

Hmm, I know that I'm not embarrassed by my dolls. I like to turn a few heads when I walk down the street with a 44cm GIRL in my arms. xD

But some other people, specifically guys, can find it kindof embarrassing...

I remember reading one story about a guy doll owner who was taking pictures of his dolls outside, and his mother told him to get back inside, people were staring...
Of course, this poor kid was embarrassed as anything, because he'd just worked up the courage to go outside and take pictures...

It's like crossdressing...**I know that makes no sense, but stay with me...xD**

It's not unusual to see a girl walk around in a dress...just like it's not unusal to see a girl with dolls...
But if a GUY showed up wearing a skirt, it would raise some eyebrows. Even though there's nothing ILLEGAL or inhumane about it, it's just not the norm...just like a boy taking pictures of dolls in frilly dresses isn't something people are used to...

There's mah rant. Enjoy? xD

 

I hate to say it. D:
When I first brought Owen out, I was VERY embarrassed, and almost trying to hide him, then again I have this thing that keeps me from wearing things I like, just for the fact of what people might say.. so I tend to stick to Bands shirts, and jeans. Oh yeah, lovely. =/
And I'm slender too, so it's not like I'm overweight and I feel insecure, it's just.. I AM insecure.
But when I'm around other people in public with dolls, I'm not as embarrassed. =]
I actually have a good time! xD

 

Ever since I ordered Mina, I thought I'd be terribly embarassed about her. I even whisper-talked about her to my friends, who then said more loudly 'oh, that doll you are getting?' I was wondering if anyone was gonna say anything then realized: who really cares? I have her now, and I love her so very much, and I'm not going to let a bunch of immature meanie-heads ruin my fun. =)

 

When i got val i couldnt wait to take him out! I loved taking him around on errands and out to diner and the movies with us. it was so much fun. though i've never been embarrased by much. I used to wear a fox tail to school so taking a 60cm around town with me isnt that much of a shocker.

 

When I first got into the hobby and had my old doll, I was extremely embarrassed. To the point where I was afraid to go into my courtyard (I live in a condo complex) and take pictures of him. But slowly and surely I realized that it doesn't really matter what other people think, and it's almost cool that I was actually able to pull money to get one unlike most other young teens. ^^

But really to people who are embarrassed, you'll notice that more people are actually interested than not, and people who do stare, you know they're jealous xD

 

I should feel embarassed... but I don't. Back before I had a doll my friend had two and she and I would each hold one and walk around the mall. One time these two boys came up and asked us if we were retarded again and again. I can understand why people would feel worried if there were rude people nearby.

 

Yep, thats me. I'm constantly emberassed. I'm even afraid to take my doll in the back yard for pictures. I'm always looking around to see if the neighbors are out and if they can see me with my doll through the bushes. I know I shouldn't care what they think of me since theyre just a bunch of old people, but for some strange reason I DO and I feel ashamed to be seen with her.

My boyfriend and I are going to take some trips over the summer like to the zoo and to the roler coaster park and I've been telling myself that I'm going to bring my doll and carry her around without caring what people think. I'm hoping it will be easier to do it since I'll be around people I don't ever have to see again, but I'm still bringing my biggest purse just in case I panic at the last minute and end up stuffing her away. *__*

 

Oh god I hate people like this that just can't leave others alone. I used to work at a clothing store in the mall and one day a man came in that was dressed like a woman and started looking at clothes. And he was just being followed by gangs of giggling kids and teenagers, they stopped outside and had their faces pressed against the glass staring at him and a few even stalked him inside the store, a couple even came up to me and tried to get me to go up and harass him.

I am just horrified by people like this, alot of it has to do with immaturity too but I don't understand why people feel the need to go out of their way to make someone uncomfortable or ashamed.

 

...wow..

I haven't had a lot of trouble up till now.
I always draw in the subway and train to school...
and when one day..instead of drawing i'm holding a doll with clothing people seem to recognize from drawings.

They only seem to think i must be some fancy artist or Fashion student and i use the doll to make clothing for to show at school in presentations.

Tho i am careful at home,
i live in a small town.. and being not "normal" make them think im a strange girl already.
And they talk... like crazy... how i sometime listen to music while i walk over the street and don't say hi back..because i simply don't hear them.
Because im judged negative because of that alone..
i guess they will judge my dolls like hell.. so at home i keep them to myself.

This is not because im embarrassed,
it's more because i just wanna be able to walk trough my village without being judged on crap.
(village peeps are shallow)

 

I live in a very little redneck town. I am always getting crap from people. I had my MDD Mirai with me one day and some guy from work tried taking her. He had every intention on breaking her. But that doesn't stop me from showing them off. The only safe place to take them is the comic shop. So the girls and I spend a lot of time there. I can't say I get embarrased any more. I just get angry with stupid people. I'm kinda venting my frustration out at this time. So thanks for reading!

 

When I get my first bjd which is 60cms I will be not be sure if I'll dare take her out. Unless she's in a big bag away from eyes. I wish I could just care less and go out with her though.

 

I'm not embarrassed about my dolls at all. I'm carrying them with me at the city and taking them with me on longer trips etc. :3 There are people who smile to me and asks questions about my dolls, and then there are some people who looks me like I'm some sort of idiot (which I am, thought : D), but I don't care. Why should I? I live only once, why should I waste my time worrying about what other people is thinking.
"If you wanna live your life, live it all the way and don't you waste it." C;

 

Haha, embarrassment is one of the reasons I'll probably be holding off till after college! I know my roommates wouldn't be cruel once the doll showed up at the apartment, but they would playfully tease me forever after. "Do you know how many [something great] you could have bought...?"

 

I took Mina with me when I went to get my hair done for prom, but she stayed in the car because...I'm kinda not-knowing how I'm supposed to carry her xD She's so much bigger than any dolls I'm accustomed to, and I feel really awkward carrying her around. Do I carry her like a babydoll? And how in the WORLD do people get them to sit on their shoulders? XD But I do take her out in the car and she's with me everywhere. Just today we watched the Spongebob movie together. I think she likes Spongebob, she said he was cute x3

 

I've had Haidee for almost 2 months but haven't been able to get the courage to take her out for anything other than car rides yet. Of course part of the reason is she doesn't have anything really good to wear yet. I can't see myself taking her out into really public places unless I'm with someone, mainly because I'm an older guy living in a generally conservative city. I don't really care what strangers think of me or my hobby, I know why I got into it and it makes me happy, but I can only take so much when it comes to dirty looks, sneers, etc. People pass judgement too easy these days without taking time to get to know what's really going on.

So until I can afford to move to a more tolerant place, Haidee and any other dolls I hope to get, will stick to car rides, quiet parks, and maybe an occasional meetup.

of course.. if I were a woman, it would be a different story. She would be with me everywhere.

 

Hmm, although I am not embarrassed over the hobby in general, I am yet to gain the courage to take any of my dolls outside.
That is mostly because I have the same situation as aelliflame mentioned; the people here are not open-minded and do not respond kindly to anything new/different. I'm hoping this will improve after I move though, because outdoor photoshoots seem to be a lot more fun to do.