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Julie's avatar

Fun fact: UV rays can still burn you on heavily cloudy days!! I also learned this the hard way. As long as you are outside and it’s daytime, always a good idea to re up on sunscreen/cover up.

I totally feel you for wondering if it’s my default self to second guess all my human interactions. But I also think about how I am with my closest friends and how I don’t question myself when I’m with them, which I’d like to think is the most relaxed version of myself.

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B.A. Franc's avatar

haha see I knew this fun fact and still failed to take precautions--whoops! I did manage to remember to put sunscreen on the day before, though, so I did half-alright 😅

Oh, that is a very good point. It has taken me a LONG time to get to the point where I feel comfortable and don't question myself when I am with my closest friends. Like, maybe in the past two years I've been able to stop second-guessing? But that is still such a great reminder that being unsure and second-guessing likely isn't our default setting.

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leo's avatar

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and talking to you about tea and your book ✨️ I haven't been a regular reader in quite some time, but I'm almost half way thru "A Daisy in Lily's Valley" and it's such a lovely read! I'm so happy you've shared your talent and whimsy with the world and I hope to see you at other local events soon!!

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B.A. Franc's avatar

Oh my gosh, you are so fast! And I am so grateful that you took a chance on my book and that you are enjoying it and all the whimsical elements 🥰 And yes to more local events--it'd be wonderful to see you again!

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Shelby Ciraulo's avatar

It was so wonderful meeting you this weekend!! Markets can certainly be tough (especially winter ones because for some reason, we always get rain) but meeting new people and talking to vendors makes me feel so connected to my art community 🫶 I hope to see you at other events in 2025!!

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B.A. Franc's avatar

I completely agree! I felt so alive and happy to be there, even if I was super wiped by the end. Plus, I got to meet you and your sister and all the other amazing vendors who were so kind and talented and just plain awesome. I definitely look forward to more events in the new year :)

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