May 5, 2024, marked the fourth anniversary of my very first Flora drawing, and I want to celebrate by reliving our backstory (you can read the full origin story here) and collecting some of our best memories in a video.
Four years ago, shelter-in-place Day 50.
Back then, theatre was the center of my life, with 16 years of dedicated work behind the scenes, designing sets, props, and costumes. I adored it.
And when shows and live events suddenly stopped, I felt completely lost.
Trying to adjust to the new reality, I began a daily routine of positive thinking, focusing on one word each day.
On May 5, 2020, that word was JOY.
I remember sitting on my bright yellow armchair, in not the brightest mood, looking around in search of something to uplift my day.
Then I paused, took a pencil, and Flora appeared.
She made me smile.
It was instant love.
I’ve simply kept drawing ever since.
And without even realizing it, she redirected my days, and life, onto a completely new path, where dreams are allowed and possibilities are endless.
Where kindness, passion, and gratitude lead the way, and ordinary little things become the most extraordinary.
I don't know the destination, and that's ok, because enjoying the journey is what matters, one drawing at a time.
And because now I’ve learned that what I search for is often already within me.
Happy fourth birthday to my, and your, Flora!
The celebrations will continue with a giveaway on Flora Makes Me Smile social media platforms (on Facebook and Instagram), and a free Art Party in the park in Santa Clara, CA.
See you there!!!
Love,
Giada
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