It was a Thanksgiving unlike any other. Due to covid restrictions, most people stayed at home. Even for us as we travel to Somerset, we made the decision to stay home. Despite everything, I found the joy in having a quiet Thanksgiving at home.
In this time of COVID, I felt that there was a lot to be thankful for. Family is doing well. Work is going good. Still steady despite all the fear. But what else is causing me to give thanks this 2020 holiday season?
What am I thankful for on this uncommon Thanksgiving? That we’re all here. That this pandemic has taught me to appreciate small business more and more (Wolf & Whisk Baked Goods, Majesty Christian Store, Masterspieces and The Trendy Bunny Studio).
My visit to Masterspieces on LaborDay Friday was awesome. I got to meet Courtney’s family and hooked up once again with Kelsey. She had her sugar cookies there and I would buy a few. We talked about night market and this is when I began to ditch my insecurity. I worried that people would look at me weird because of how I wore my clothes or my bag. But everyone made me feel confident. I made out pretty well that night. The Mister Rogers book and shop local tumbler are still two of my favorite purchases from that night.
My visit to Trendy the next day would be the first of many. I introduced myself to Jen and Lacey and got to know more about the business. We talked about life and I learned that we’re all Hempfield graduates. Soon after, in subsequent visits, I got to meet more of Team Trendy. The girls have all become wonderful friends of mine.
I’m also thankful for the friendships I’ve built though District 13 Toastmasters, Cornerstone Ministries, and those local businesses (esp. you Team Trendy). Of course how I can forget Kevin Clougherty, who is one of my longtime friends? He and I continue our long standing friendship which will mark 25 years in 2021.
I hope you had a nice thanksgiving. I smell snow this week. Another blog coming this evening.
Stylish 🍒 