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!