Final Fantasy Flash #12

Yet another cool beans background in this Final Fantasy realm. Greercourt upgraded legwear to Ascetic's Tights, with a mucho magic defense of 50. 

Healed a sick unicorn, guess he likes me, I get to ride all over the place now. Because I am a conjurer, that mount is special to our class of character and each one has a different soundtrack. This guy also trails stars and makes the clippy cloppy hoof sounds along the way. A delightful discovery. I've also seen during game play a unicorn with a rainbow mane and tail.  

There is an inventory tab that needs to be checked from time to time to activitate the different items earned during game play. 

What fascinates me is that other players can see you move through the game and you can see them. I still can't get over that. I wonder what other players are thinking when they pause and turn to look at your character. Or if they are even looking that way. IDK

There are nearly 500 minions one can choose from to follow you around in the game. This floating airship is one of them. My son has a Welsh Corgi minion. 

Dungeons continue to be most fun, when I stumble on them. I haven't linked up with any other real players so I enter the dungeon with NPCs (non-player characters). At first, I couldn't figure out why the NPCs were following me around.😛They sure are helpful when you have to battle the cave critters.

Now at level 36, hoping to be at level 50 by the end of this month if not sooner. What else is there to do during 100 degree summer heat waves?👹

15 Year Blogiversary

Fifteen years ago I started this blog posting my thrift shop finds. Over the years, I joined in numerous blog hops, writing and photo challenges. There was a stint where I linked up with other bloggers who highlighted their thrifted outfits. Those are some of my most popular posts. It was time to include one for this blog anniversary. 

Outfit photo shoots really are fun. I would set the camera on a 10-second timer and hobble back in stilleto heels for each shot. For this one, my iPhone only allowed a 3 second timer so it meant running back and forth to the tent. Outfit details: thrifted black wig and Hell Bunny black velvet dress. Retail - Hidden leopard print vest, Pokemon socks, and Doc Marten shoes. 

The reason for the indoor camping - it has been a brutal season for insects. My delicate system reacts to each and every bite. Because we had such a mild winter in Northern California, all the bugs overwintered to wreck havoc on us. I've gone to extreme measures to avoid being bit. 

My page views really took off when I branded myself a "Grandfluencer" and ran my posts through Facebook. 

An additional audience joined me when I started playing the online game Final Fantasy XIV. 

Thrifting continues to be a true love💖💙💚 activity. Since I am back to selling on eBay, that means I can source for product. Having taken a six-month hiatus from selling, I am still sourcing from my own collectible inventory. 

Then there are the collectibles that will be with me until I leave this realm - Monster High Dolls. 

The three dolls to the left are years-old thrift shop rescues. The remaining four were found at hospice thrift on August 1st for $1 each. 

Here's to another 15 years! 

Final Fantasy Flash #11

I completed the Hero quest in Final Fantasy XIV and joined a company - Twin Adders. That emblem shown on the Chocobo saddlebag. No more running around! Trying for the unicorn now🦄

I switch back and forth between the character's costumes. This pink Thanalian one (my fav) and the battle-gear gray one. 

The creators of this game have quite the sense of humor. One of the new realms is called Hringhorni. Of course, comments and reactions exploded. 

"Hoping for a horni housing district"

"They knew"

On another subject, your character can hire a "retainer," a customizable non-player character to essentially do your bidding while you play the game or not. The retainer is summoned by ringing the bell. 

There is also player on player conflict PVP. I have not entered that realm, and probably will avoid it. As a lowly conjurer, I would be an easy kill target. 

Final Fantasy Flash #10

Grandfluencer sprout player present! Danced in front of Copperbell Mines before I made it through with NPCs earning about five treasure chests. 

On another quest I earned an emerald by dying numerous times. What cracks me up is each time you "die" you make a sighing sound. Like WTF just happened? 

Seems you can engage in Light Duty. 

• Light duty refers to lower-level content designed for casual players.
• It typically includes dungeons, trials, and raids that are less challenging.
• Players can queue for light duty content using the Duty Finder.
• Light duty is ideal for leveling up and gaining experience points.
• It often features simpler mechanics and shorter completion times.
• Engaging in light duty can help players prepare for more difficult content.

Another term is Dailies. Repeating a quest daily to get the most out of the game. I don't have the patience for that. 

From time to time, you need to review your battle gear. I started out with a stick. Pretty sure that was ineffective on bigger monsters. I upgraded to some stolen walking cane or something like that. When you look at each weapon's description, it will list it's level of power. 

Surprised by another sprout player that assisted me in critter battle. The critters are getting bigger and more complex as I progress through the game. I thanked the other player through chat but couldn’t talk to him since we were in trial version.

Catching screenshots of the interesting mounts in the game. This one is quite the TANK! 

Final Fantasy Flash #9

Re-geared to the Conjurer set. While I loved the Thanalian costume, this is the recommended one to survive critter battles. The pink detail in my white hair is the remnant Thanalian headdress. Love the thigh-high boots.💛Pretty sure I have earned those somewhere along the way. The detail of the untucked shirt, I approve.👍

Seems I got diverted by all of the stepping and fetching side quests. Good thing long-time player son stepped in and got me back to the main quests. The icons to look for appear like there is fire on the top. The main ones unlock all sorts of goodness. It appears you progress faster in the game if you stick to the main quests. 

Then there is jumping. I had been jumping to avoid monster attacks. Seems you can jump off cliffs and survive. Who knew? 

Here is an image of one of the more interesting characters I have run across in the game.  This mount made all sorts of electronic noises. I have also seen land cruisers (Cadillacs and such), and guinea pigs. Dungeons drop mounts as rewards by defeating specific bosses. I must obtain one of these rarities!👾

My Final Fantasy play is going to suffer while I re-list some of my eBay inventory.

Final Fantasy Flash #8

Part of the fun of the game is being able to change the costume as often as you want. I'd like to add some shimmery stuff to my outfit. I was able to slightly turn her head for this pose.

I had been playing a couple of months when my son pointed out and enlarged the compass for me. Found in the right corner of the playing screen. I am the blue pointer with flashlight and the green check mark is the destination.  

One of my dislikes in the game are all of the tasks you have to perform. Stepping and fetching. And running, so much running around. Sometimes I am in no-man's land and see none of the other players in the game. Sort of disconcerting. 

One of my likes are the dungeons. Dark and scary, lots of monsters. Potential treasure chest loot. Palace of the Dead in the Black Shroud is on my sites to visit.💀

While I would like to be puttering around outside, but we have hit the heat of summer. I am mainly game playing and YouTube watching. 

Final Fantasy Flash #7

Finally, I was able to "glam up" to my liking by purchasing the Thavnarian headdress and bustier on the marketboard. Greercourt did the welcome emote. 

A skosh of info on my lack of game-playing ability. I have never played Xbox games. There was an obscure game called Bad Day on the Midway that I loved to play. It was dark and scary. A psycho killer character lurked in the ride section and routinely ended my game sessions. 

Back to the Xbox. I had never operated an Xbox controller. In Final Fantasy battles, I was pushing any button that would do anything for me. He heard me frantically trying to kill a big bully, and discovered I wasn't pulling the trigger and pushing the B button to cast the spells (I am a conjurer). I was damn lucky to make it through a couple of dungeon runs not knowing what the hell I was doing with the controller. Sheesh! My son's online group thought it "cute" that Gramma Tami was trying to learn the game. 

Reading through the player agreement, one's character could be placed in "virtual jail" for online misbehavior. If it is anything like the dungeons in the game, I would not want to go there. 

I am curious to see how the interaction with other players will change now that I have joined the full version. I will have to expand the chat box for one. I pretty much ignored it other than issuing character commands. 

I have yet to gain a "ride" or mount so I have to keep running around or teleporting. I also don't have a house. Kind of like in real life, I am always living in other people's houses. I briefly owned a Craftsman bungalow in midtown Sacramento but let it go on short sale (underwater real estate no bueno). I wonder if there is a Final Fantasy condo or retirement community? I will report back. 

My son exclaimed "You are RP walking!" I was walking through the games populated areas rather than running. Sometimes I do that to look at the other character's costumes. So sue me. 

I see there are a lot of sprouts (players new to the game). I've yet to reach out to make virtual friends. Maybe invite them over to my house for tea and crumpets? 

Final Fantasy Flash #6-7

Even though this is Flash #6, I have added 7 because it is my birthday today and I am 67!🎂 As an aside, I have now joined the full version of the Final Fantasy game. 

For those who have been following along, my life took a dramatic turn five months ago. A long-term relationship abruptly ended and I moved from one county into another. With that move, my eBay business ended and donated nearly all inventory to thrift. A grand-daughter entered my life and I now care for her once a week. 

My craphting projects also ended not with a bang, but with a whimper. The last quilt I made was for Mila, the grandbaby. I do not foresee quilting in my future. The last garment I completed was also for Mila but it is too big for her to wear right now. Sewing has also come to a screeching halt. Hand sewing was also ended after trouble with both hands. 

The three main interests in my life now are gardening, tap dancing, and playing Final Fantasy. I didn't intend on becoming a player of that game but there are only so many YouTube videos you can watch during the summer heat waves. It also helped that I was able to attend the Final Fantasy Festival in Anaheim. While I did not understand all of the activities that went on, I did get the gist of the game. 

I am almost to level 30. This is the latest getup for my character, Greercourt. Guess you need a hat to protect you in battle so I opted for the green beret. In fact, I used a glamour prism to add the green dye to the original black and white outfit. Had to have the fingerless gloves, just had to. 

I have added Volunteer to my resume. My first gig will be at the local Summer Spectacular as a worker in the Beer Garden.🍺 So looking forward to it. Now I can enjoy it by donating my time to the event, people watching, listening to the live bands, and watching the fireworks.🎇

Happy Birthday to me! A Round Table Hawaiian pizza is scheduled for lunch, and country line dancing in the evening.  

Update to post: When this post first went live, my page views which hover around 1,000-2,000 per day, showed a number of 49,000+!! Gotta be a glitch. Whatevers I will take it, an internet social media gift. 

Final Fantasy Flash #5

So glad I have my insider son to guide me along on this game. I had accepted side quests that were unnecessary to my progresss. He abandoned those for me that made no sense to continue. 

The Fan Festival in Berlin on July 25 and 26, 2026, will be live-streamed on Twitch and YouTube. Anaheim was my first live event, this Berlin event will be my first live stream.  

I am learning there is a whole culture dedicated to capturing images of their character within the Final Fantasy framework. I can see why. The backgrounds are top notch. My character is close enough to what I look like that I can imagine myself in those amazing online worlds. 

Look at the lighting, and the perfect symmetry in the face. She will never age. I could play this game for the next 20+ years and there will be Greercourt forever young. 

Here is an interesting question, if there are game bots, wouldn't it be possible to have your character live on forever in an online world such as Final Fantasy? 🤔

Final Fantasy Flash #4

Once you plough through the initial MSQs (main scenario quests) of Final Fantasy, it does get more interesting. You become more successful at critter crunching. Rather than a magic wand, I now have a magical staff. Throwing spells and rocks are the main forms of combat at this level. (20+).  

Outfit change yet again. Getting closer to how I really want to express myself in character. The shrug is a nice touch. Pose is from a dance move. Next up is to capture facial expressions and head tilts. 

There are so many incredible backgrounds to grab on screen shot. In the image below, my character had on the hempen hat (ugh). You get a glimpse of the thigh-high boots.👀

Can we talk about the dialog boxes when your character interacts with NPCs? (NPC = non-playable characters) You would laugh if you saw how close I have to get to my laptop screen WITH my eyeglasses OFF (I am horribly near-sighted) to read the text.👓

My hair is long IRL. I would love to sport longer hair as Greercourt (my character). There is a way to modify or use MODs. I won't venture there as I want to stay within Square Enix approved items. 

There is so much to this Final Fantasy world. I am sure I am just scratching the surface. I learned that one can employ a Game Bot to automatically quest, gather, fish or combat on your behalf. I could see where that could be useful for fishing, boring as it is. 

Added fish gourd to my garden ornaments. Just couldn't resist him! 

Final Fantasy Flash #3

Tried to keep my novice costume but son and the game called for the recommended get up to keep from getting killed by critters. I look like a female monk. This is not my style but if it gets me through the quests. Not happy about this when others are looking so flashy. Can't even see my platinum hair! 

Went to the casino area of the game and was not impressed. Most areas of the casino are empty. Sort of backroomish, creepy. I am drawn to other players and their activities. Am kicking around joining the game so I can chat with other players. 

There are times I have been stuck in the game - battling with spiders trying to retrieve surveyor stuff, trying to get to the top deck of a ship. The only tools I can tell at this level are a magic stick and throwing rocks at critters that attack you. 

There are emotes, a way to express yourself while idle. I am particularly interested in the dance emotes. In one quest, my character fulfilled a request for an Irish Step Dance. This video demonstrates Riverdance. 

The upcoming 100 degree summer heat means I will be stuck inside and spending a lot of time gaming. Another aspect of the game that is fascinating is the graphic artwork seen throughout all of the worlds. Visually stunning. 

The background music can be described as ear worm hole. I tend to turn the volume way down unless critters attack me, then I want to hear what is going on, and it isn't music. If there were a place in the game one could hear The Primals, I would hang out there FOREVER.💟

Final Fantasy Flash #2

Must admit I get discouraged by all of the running around one has to do as a Final Fantasy character. This is my first online role playing experience so this is all new to me. Why was everyone running? Related question, why was everyone standing around the Aethernet crystal? 

Answer to question no. 1, I believe all the running is to get from one place to another in the quickest method possible. There are "lands" one has to travel through and as you progress through the game different lands open up. 

Answer to question no. 2, all the standing around occurs when the real life player steps away from the game and wants to hold their place in the game. There is no deduction for "standing around." 

The reason I mention the Aethernet crystal is that is the place where you are revived after a critter kills you. Around that crystal numerous characters pass through or hang around. I have yet to figure out how to sit on one of the benches. I don't think Sprouts are allowed to sit. 

A Sprout is a newbie player. I am still playing in the trial version too, so that limits certain actions within the game. 

My son, being very much a fan, told me he had to go "make some food" to earn gil aka $$$$. 

A YouTuber suggested finding a willing Sugar Parent to sponsor your shopping sprees. Why is this seeming more and more like real life? What would be required in return? I hate to ask.

Was finally able to upgrade from the pilgrim outfit to this robe-like getup in mukluks. The otter backpack was earned during the You Otter Be There limited quest. 

Going to hang out in the FF casino for awhile. Maybe get me some smokes. I've yet to see a character smoking a cigarette, drinking, or eating anything. Maybe that isn't part of the game? 

Final Fantasy Flash #1

My Final Fantasy career continues. This is Flash #1 from an elder's perspective. I have discovered I don't have to pass the time battling monsters and critters to level up. It seems one can focus on crafting, or fishing, or FASHION! You can bet I will be all over that area of the game. There is even a casino for the gambling addicted. 

At level 9, I have geared up from my newbie outfit (the skirt was something I would wear IRL). Seems I had to put on some battle gear. I've gained leggings but since ditched the hat. Makes me look like a pilgrim who has lost her way in the FF world. 

There is a scene where I discover a blue crystal that gives me visions. Nicknamed by newbies as crystal meth. One suspiciously has visions after encountering this glowing crystal.

Could have sworn I saw an occult symbol in the ground during one of my many wanderings. I'll get a screen shot next time. 

I am getting better at navigating through the MSQ - main scenario quests. Unfortunately, I have died a couple of times from losing battles. 

After a bit of internet sleuthing, I did discover there is a RP or ERP - role play or erotic role play within the game. I know nothing! As Sgt Schultz would proclaim in the TV show Hogan's Heroes. Just like real life, that path seems kinda scary. Trying to kill bugs and just staying on the right path are about all I can manage right now. 

In addition, there are parties and nightclubs. Both of which I haven't experienced yet. I suppose with the getup I am wearing and the sprout image by my name, I won't get many invites.😛 

As a gal who loves fashion, I reeally want to change this outfit but have to level up to do it. Grrrr

Greercourt and the Garden L

Doing my Final Fantasy homework by going through the Play Guides on the site. With my son an advanced game player, it does give me an advantage. Here is my player Greercourt. While I have been playing in the trial version of the game, I have seen other players run through. I didn't realize it was an active online version. While I can't talk to other players at this stage of the game, they can see me and I can see them in real time. This is all fascinating to me.

The thing I find the most interesting are the other characters. Knowing people and how weird they can be, I can only imagine there is a dark side to this RPG. Characters pop up in clearly S&M costume. Guess that is obtained buying special accessories. I will report on my findings.😉

Characters can have pets. My son has a virtual Corgi. Maybe I will have a cat or another dog breed.🐕

Guess what! There are Dancer Quests, you can bet that will be my goal when I hit level 50.

I won't sign up for a Square Enix subscription until I master the game controls. Likely, I am spinning around in the online environment and I don't want anyone making fun of my character. 

And the origins of my name - Greer Court was an alias of a saleslady for the Caroline Hansen Modeling Agency. My mom and I took the basic modeling course. Loved that time we had together. 

Meshugga is a family name used in jest by my brother and my late father. There you have it.

Gardening update:

It took a few hours of research to find the right planter for the garden. The goal was to find something sturdy enough yet cheap enough not to break the bank. I ended up with an L shaped galvanized white metal planter 74x74x18. Only 230 gallon capacity for the soil. Yikes! Image to follow after I assemble the darn thing. 

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them

Went way low tech on the rototiller. The garden claw was $15 at thrift. I didn't want to rent a rototiller for the relatively small area. The metal flowers were purchased at Grocery Outlet. They carry the cutest inexpensive garden items. Wooden bear sign was $6 at thrift. The three metal rings are from a wine barrel. Saving those for a future project still in my mind's eye.

I did have a choice between wood fencing and chain link because we have both materials on the property. The chain link fencing is already stretched in the frames. We just have to install the poles and add the hardware to the fenced sections. We will need to rent an auger. 

The chain link section of the gate will need to be replaced. I want to take a section of the larger piece that I am not going to try and recover. Looks like I will have to rent some kind of bolt cutter. 

On the FF front: The only thing I had to purchase to start my Final Fantasy gaming career, was a USB travel hub. My son provided me with an X-box controller. 

My interest will be in how the characters are built. How they earn costume items such as bunny ears and long tails. Why does Disco Bunny turn into a frog? 

To get into the Fan Fest ticket lottery one must have an active American Square Enix account. If one is chosen in the random drawing, one can purchase two tickets. 

My motivations are:

(1) To be able to attend another Final Fantasy Fan Festival. 

(2) To create a Final Fantasy cosplay character. 

(3) To draw my character in sticker form to give out at fan events. 

Segueing to duties in the Grandma Brigade with 5 month old Mila. Tami Tuesdays include Tummy Time. Baby instruments combine for Tunes with Tami. We work on Leg Day and Roll Over. I take pictures and videos to share with family and friends. Bubbles will be Tuesday's new experience. 

Garden Evolution and Tipping the Toe into Final Fantasy

Solar mushrooms were purchased at a big box retailer. Still working around the pathway filling in with big pond pebbles. 

The tree stump has become the frog house. All of the colored stones were purchased in bags at thrift. 

Frog on motorcycle is on his way to frog's house. 

Solar mushrooms rest amidst neutral colored stones and marbles. 

During my grandbaby sitting down time (when she is sleeping), I will be entering the world of Final Fantasy. Like any new task, I like to watch a YouTube tutorial first. 

The garden continues to evolve. Wanting to use materials already on the property, I found pet exercise fencing. That and pieces of chicken wire cover fabric planter no. 2. It looks so much nicer than the ladder/deer netting beginnings. 

There are deer running rampant, and squirrels that leap from branch to branch on the ornamental plum tree. I've also seen numerous cats strolling through the backyard. I want to discourage the use of the planter as a litter box. 

This setup should work for a few months as I continue to clear the weeds. I still haven't decided which fencing material will be used. The area is approx. 40 feet long. I need 4 terminal or support poles for every 10 feet. I am tempted to measure them out and start the pole holes while the ground is relatively soft. We are fast heading toward warmer weather and the ground drying up.

Finally, I am starting to dream of tap dance steps. With upping my training from 1 day a week to 3 days a week, I have tap dancing on the brain. The same thing would happen when I would take math classes in college. I had to concentrate so hard on the subject, I would dream of math equations.  

Done with Disneyland and Point Me to Where the Fun is At

The only way to DO Disneyland is to shell out bucketloads of money. It is not the Disneyland of my youth. I purchased the 3-day California resident pass. There was no dedicated shuttle from my hotel to the main gate so I walked the 20 minute walk one way into the park. 

I arrived inside the main park at 11:00 a.m. THAT is precisely when they open the main park up to those who had been at the Adventure park. Elbow to elbow I made my way over to New Orleans square so I could have a Monte Cristo sandwich for lunch. 

I did not buy any extra passes or Magic Keys. The Haunted Mansion had a relatively short wait of 40 minutes. That ride broke down twice while I was on it. You could feel it grinding around. 

That was the extent of my Disneyland day. One would think with the higher ticket prices there would be a limit to attendees. Nope. People just keep pouring in and not just a few people, a lot of people! 

My return from Anaheim meant a continued focus on my vegetable garden. Because of some recent rains, I was able to pull a few more stubborn weeds in the garden area. 

On the cosplay Final Fantasy front, I had a partial costume prepared but misplaced pieces of it in my move. Seems I will have a few years to perfect that cosplay if I get to attend the festival again. 

I am on the hunt for other fun conventions and get togethers. Planning a trip for this fall - destination unknown. 

Change of Plans and Summertime Sewing

I hope the summertime heat will bring out my hibernating tendencies so I can return to sewing. I found the Simplicity 4807 project I had hastily put away during my move. There are two sections I know I need to re-cut to sew the garment together.

I have the entire cosplay outfit ready for the Final Fantasy convention. I haven't modeled the jacket yet I made for the event. Sally Stand-In shows it off in the interim. I surprised myself that the lined jacket came together so easily. That reveal will be posted later this month. 

The next project queued up is one for my granddaughter Mila. Simplicity 7784 girl's summer dress in a watermelon print. 

Since my sewing patterns are now gathered in one place (pretty much), I can start to organize them by kids patterns, vintage dress patterns, keeper patterns never to be cut. 

Change of plans in the grandma brigade duties. My daughter was summoned back to office, her remote work stint short lived. A change of management decision nothing of her doing. My most favorite activity tap meant I moved my day from Wednesday to now Tuesday and Friday. All of my dance classes then line up Tuesday through Thursday after Mila duties. 

Next week I will be headed to Anaheim. I was late to the party to download the Disney app to make dining reservations. I was able to make some breakfast and lunch reserves at places around the park. There is an option to join a walk up list so I am going to test that out with dinner. 

Female Sefiroth Cosplay Part 3

Sally Stand-in models the bodice and skirt portion version of the female Sefiroth cosplay patterned from Simplicity 8074. The arm bands, etc. are cut but not sewn at this stage. 

My first attempt at the bodice was a disaster. Had to recut the fabric and try again. Sewing is not all wine and roses, especially when you are a rank beginner. I went with the second attempt, a mushroom print with a solid center, with the backing in an MCM-inspired print. Going with that solid center inset made it look more Star Trek than Sefiroth.

Working with remnants meant I had to piece the fabric together to fit the pattern piece. In a way it became a Happy Mistake. That is when you intend to go a certain direction in a project and something happens, ok, mistakes happen, then it becomes a Happy Mistake. 

The pattern instructions note to line the skirt with bias tape but I chose to fully line it with cotton. The beige fabric needed to be stiffer to drape correctly. I like the skirt and it fits, unlike the bodice. Even it is too small for Sally Stand-In, I barely got it on her to model it. 

The jacket was made to wear with the dress female-sefiroth-cosplay-jacket. Because of my frustration with the pattern, I am going to put it away for now and move on to the next project.  

Here, I am making the marks with the tailor's chalk. This is the most complex garment I have tackled so far. 

Next up is Simplicity 4807. Fabric is cut and marked, ready to sew. Let's see how a vintage pattern stacks up to a modern one for instructions and easy-to-follow ability. 

Final Fantasy Female Sefiroth Project

I will start off that I know next to nothing about Final Fantasy. My son is a fan and we will be attending a convention in April. 

I do know I have the hair for this character cosplay (long and platinum). I've got the material for a costume, so I will attempt a Grandfluencer version of Seferoth 

The idea is to combine two patterns starting with Vogue 9219 pattern for the coat-length jacket. I've learned my lesson, to make one version of the coat, then adjust the pattern and correct any mistakes made for the second version.  

Next, was delighted to find 2016 Simplicity 8074 in my sewing pattern repository. 

The fabric pulls include a black batik and a black print for the Simplicity top. 

I really want to do this jacket in this blue dragon fabric. I will post my progress. Not quite sure how to do the epaulets on the shoulders, that will take awhile to figure out. 

And on to the Countdown to Christmas Day 8! What I am listening to - Celtic Christmas. 

Ending the post with a Hidehooooo to my Chinese audience.👋Big jump in views from that country the past 30 days per Google analytics.