Hey you. You matter.
I started writing a narrative in my mind of all the things Clarence would declare over us. An anthem, if you will, for 2021. I imagine it would go something like this…
Yuletide Greetings and Nostalgic Feelings
With the Christmas season upon us, I wanted to share a piece I wrote around this time last year. The holidays are meant to be filled with peace and joy, but if you find yourself in a season of discomfort and discontent, I hope you remember that these feelings are okay, too.
The Ultimate Gift Guide on a Budget
Like my enneagram type suggests, giving gifts is kind of my jam. Yes, I’ll always be a firm believer that presence trumps presents, but I still believe a well thought out gift can add joy and value to someone’s life.
4 Timeless Reminders You Need at the Start of Every Year
This was a giant wake-up call for me last year. I had some pretty lofty expectations of how 2018 was supposed to go, but never did I anticipate on needing to make some edits in my own life in order to get to where I am today.
Why You Need To Turn the Page
In a way, I felt like I had failed you. How could I hop on my blog and encourage others to live their best lives in spite of pain while I was shattered and unwilling to glue my pieces back together?
Let Yourself Surrender
I tried to write this blog post t h r e e times and failed. Not because I didn’t know what to say or how to say it but because I couldn’t bring myself to relive this season of my life.

About the blogger
Oh, well, hey there! The name’s Alyssa, and I’m just a girl in a complicated world, pursuing a life that brings joy and good coffee. Consider me your virtual BFF for real talks, pep talks, and everything in-between.