Our First Day

Today was Second Street Art Market's first day of business. All in all, it was pretty damn good. We had consistent traffic throughout the day, several sales and some "former" regular customers who not only came in to check us out but made some purchases as well.

We aren't currently running any advertising since we wanted a few days to get our feet wet before driving larger numbers into the store, so I am pleased overall with how many people actually came in. Many who did, hadn't realized we weren't open prior to today or didn't know at all that we weren't ever open. Another good thing.

Fewer "friends" stopped by to visit today than I had expected but I would assume they were just giving us some space our first day and I appreciate that. Sabrina and Maggie from next door brought pastries (Sabrina) and a beautiful lily (Maggie) and that was very sweet of them to do. Danielle left a note on the door wishing us luck and that was a wonderful way to start the day. Dani was the first person in the door and wanted to be the first person to make a purchase after we opened, and she was. I really appreciated that, it was also such a wonderful way to start the day and so thoughtful of her to do. She's like that. I'm not certain I would have remembered to be so thoughtful had the situations been reversed. She also brought a bottle of champagne, which again was so thoughtful.

There is a commercial running right now that I would imagine most everyone has seen, and I say that because I NEVER watch television but I've somehow still seen it so I can't imagine how anyone else could have avoided it. Anyway it is for some sleep aid, and Abraham Lincoln and an animal, like a beaver, speak to this guy who can't sleep and tell him his dreams miss him.

In remembering that this was our dream, for many years, it is important to also acknowledge and accept that every so often something equally bizarre enters into a dream, on the order of a beaver or Abe Lincoln, and that doesn't necessarily alter the overall dream itself. We had a couple of those, ranging from really bizarre to downright disappointing in terms of behavior, but again, the dream itself was hardly diminished, rather it is more vivid in the opportunity to one day look back and laugh at the ridiculousness of certain situations, and be thankful that we were able to do so, and especially with laughter.

I will be in the store by myself tomorrow, or at least not with Micki. I appreciate that the fact that she is sensitive enough to allow me that space. I intend to stay focused throughout the day and mindfully and purposefully experience the reality of this dream come true.