Embracing the Unexpected.
I’ve been blown away this week by the general awesomeness of others. I love people. I do wish to tell you about one of my amazing readers, but that’s tomorrow. Today I want to talk about kismet, and happy coincidence, and those magical moments that spark every now and then in life just to let you know it’s all worth it.
Some of you might remember me talking about the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, which I attended for *koff* research purposes for the third time this April. You may also remember me posting this photo:
The woman on the right is Elaina, and she couldn’t have been more gracious when I accost– erm. Approached her. She and her girlfriends just looked so cool hanging at the bar, and I had to stop to compliment them and get my picture taken with her. Anyhoo, we’ve struck up a correspondence since and she surprised me with this gift in my P.O. Box:
There’s so much that’s fantastic about this little package that I don’t know where to start. The gift, a cute purse hanger from her line of artwork? The thought that went behind bothering to think of me at all? The card that’s not only hand written, but gorgeously written, and in an age where pixels usually suffice? (My handwriting has declined since I draft on a computer, so I’m determined to step up my game in that area again. I needed this stunning little nudge.)
It was tactile, thoughtful, and gorgeous — and meant so much to me.
Isn’t life full of wonderful surprises?
To see more of Elaina Soto’s ethereal and magical artwork, which speaks to the very reasons I was attracted to her – it’s distinct and vibrant and fun - go here. (I’m going to order a print as a post-tour gift to myself, but am having trouble deciding on one. Maybe the Klumpfisk?) And maybe consider if there’s someone who could benefit from a handwritten note from you. (I have two to write today myself.) Elaina provided me a small spot of joy and contentment in the madness of my pre-release schedule, and I think providing others with that sort of feeling is a way to answer one of life’s most important questions: Are people better off for having known you?
(Psst. I am, Elaina. Thank you.)
