Holidays
The other day, I ran into a guy giving out stars. I thought I’d make it into something festival. That’s how we had a fun day of red, white and blue in the studio.
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Have you met such a guy lately? Maybe it was my lucky day. Either way, I wish you a happy Independence Day!
I get it. It’s the holidays. You are receiving loads of info on gifts to buy on a daily basis.
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I get it. Right when you think you’ve got a handle on this year’s shopping list, boom, there comes a black horse that you feel obligated to turn around and do your “due diligence”.
I really do get it, because I’m on the receiving end of it too. Mind you, I also have a full-time life to run. :-)
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Part of me wanted to enjoy the joy of the season (in fact, almost all of me :D). And yet, the unsettling energy out there keeps reminding me there’s more to look at.
What further complicates the issue is the the supply chain back log. Think shipment/delivery chaos. Have you experienced a one month delay in receiving something in order? I have.
So, if you are still looking for the pure joy of looking (Yeah, kind of like “window shopping”, but in a virtual way), you have the luxury of doing it.
All you need to do is strolling over here before the last minute of the deadline (you know what I mean) and buy a gift card for someone still on your shopping list. Without breaking a sweat or the stress, you’ll look like a hero. Woohoo! A gift of fine art!
Call me slow. This year feels different. I’ve received holiday card before the “holiday season” is here. I’ve been bombarded with Black Friday ads months ahead. While I may get confused often. I know today is THE day. :-)
After last year’s hiatus, my partner-in-crime and I are back to celebrating the day with loved ones again, despite being at a smaller scale. That, I’m thankful for.
During this strange and difficult time that we are still dealing with, many of you stick around and show that you care about me as a person. This, I’m grateful for.
I’ve received many inquiries from the ones that found me online to purchase my art. How do people offer to buy from you when you don’t even have a store yet? I have no idea. But I feel forever indebted.
After years of contemplating, I’ve finally opened up my online store. The door is only cracked open a little. The shelves are not even fully stocked (let me know what you want to see there). It’s not a grand opening. I won’t even say it’s a soft opening. I’m tempted to call it a “slow opening”. How is that? Anyway, feel free to get in and play, especially with the augmented reality (hint: Live Preview).
To end my appearance here, I wanted to present to you the beautiful chrysanthemum that’s blooming in my garden right now. Beautiful and timely.
The Thanksgiving cactus, on the other hand, is still taking its time. There’s a personal story on this cactus. I may share it on my Instagram account tomorrow. In any case, like anything in this life and world, it’ll happen when the timing is right.
Thank you for being you and being patient with me finding my own timing.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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