Hello, I'm Angela, aka 'Bubble Fairy of Washington Park' say the parents of children who have squealed with joy and delight at the sight of the huge bubbles I love to create. I've always been one who appreciates God's beauty wherever I go. I'm aways noticed the clouds in the sky, the flowers, the ocean, or a great sunset. And then I saw Giant Bubbles: I was transfixed and then hooked.  

 

I am constantly amazed at the effect of these things on people of all ages. Elderly people, yuppies, hippies, homeless, teenagers, and all the way down to babies and (even DOGS!) are enthralled by these bubbles- just like I was.

Many times I'll hear someone say 'You have made my day!' or 'You have made me so happy!' or 'I was having a bad day until I saw these...' or 'I haven't seen my (40 year old) son this happy in a long time...' And it ALWAYS brings a smile to faces, lightens a burdened heart, squelches antisocial behavior because we are at that moment transported back to being children again. It's somehow therapeutic, like sitting in front of a peaceful aquarium.

 

But the best gift this passion brings is COMMUNITY. In today's world, we have gotten so isolated, so antisocial, and we rarely live in the NOW. If you're in a park. you may see hundreds of people doing their thing (usually with headphones in their ears or looking down at their phones) and would never talk to one of them. But bring out the sticks and nets and voila! Here they come... stopping to watch, then taking photos, then coming over to ask me how I make these things, and the next thing you know they're trying it for themselves. The inevitable grins brighten their faces. Sometimes even hugs break out after they're done.They are always so grateful too. It warms my heart. There are conversations and connections made that would have never happened without this crazy hobby.

 

People today are starving for human connection and these little innocent objects floating across the wind could just be the cure for what ails us.

 

I have brought joy to the elderly at Nursing Homes, vacation bible school, at weddings, events. They could earn it and bring smiles at the same time. If you know of anyone that could use some cheer, email me or text me and let' see what I can do for you with a little bit of soap and string.