Hello everyone!
Today is my birthday. I’m officially over the 55 mph speed limit. 😁
My family and friends have been helping me celebrate early. My mom wished me happy birthday twice this week! My brother Đăng sent a fun surprise (below, far left) that I’ll occasionally use in my dispatches and videos! As usual, my pal Karen sent the BEST greeting card (👇 is by Emily Chan who makes the punniest stuff.)





Rory took me shopping for clothes and a dumpling lunch. We’re gearing up for the February 23 DIY Dumpling class! (Register here and don’t forget the paid subscriber discount code here.)
And, a bunch of you recently upgraded to premium paid subscriber status. We’re miraculously at 775 people, a number that late last year seemed like a far off goal. Thank you all for pitching in to support PTFS.
🎉 Your being here is akin to a birthday gift to me. 🎂 Yay!
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