Category: Journal

Charlotte, Home, Journal

Journal | 10.9.21

Alyssa stands next to cars on the sidewalk in Plaza Midwood

Instagram going down this week was reassurance enough that I should have this space to call my own, but I’m glad to say I didn’t feel the impact too strongly. I missed connecting with friends who I’d just gotten back in contact with, and I missed using it as a tool to find out what …

Charlotte, Journal, South Carolina

Journal | 10.1.21

Krystal is standing to the right of a large sign that reads Indie Craft Parade

Happy October! We’re still a few weeks away from peak fall foliage, but there are signs of autumn’s arrival everywhere. Apple farms are open for picking, boots and wool capes abound, and there’s something distinctly different in the air (is that cinnamon?). Last year Michael and I did All The Fall Things and I think …

Charlotte, Home, Journal

Journal | 9.24.21

A large jar of pale yellow body wash with a green lid sits on a wooden rack. The sunlight is casting lots of shadows. The jar reads "body wash"

Hey, hi, hello! I’m so glad you’re still here (and if we’re being honest, I’m so glad I’m still here too!). The weather is just incredibly beautiful for this first week of fall, and I’m feeling extra happy we decided to move to Charlotte. Right now my days allow for meandering walks, and I love …

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Journal | 2.1.20

Site of the sit-ins in Greensboro, NC

Have you seen today’s Google Doodle? Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-in that took place at the Woolworth’s Department Store (above) in Greensboro, North Carolina – which we had the chance to visit last weekend. I’ll share more about our visit to the site, now the International Civil Rights Museum, in an …

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Journal | 1.15.20

Alyssa is standing on the sidewalk in black skinny jeans and white shoes. There are cat or dog paw prints embedded in the concrete

Happy… Wednesday? Sure, why not. It’s been a kind of weird, gloomy week here in Charlotte – weirder still because it immediately followed a beautiful, 70°F Sunday that we’re told is highly unusual in January. I’ve been trying to take it easy as much as possible to get ready for our trip to Baltimore this …

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Journal | 12.14.19

A small bowl with a piece of incense paper burning in the middle

Oh, hey! I promise I haven’t forgotten about this space—or you. It’s been a busy few weeks moving up here and getting acquainted with our new city, and it hasn’t necessarily been an easy or smooth transition. I was rear-ended a few days after we moved, and managed to throw out my back and catch …

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Journal | 11.9.19

A view of a kitchen from another room; the dishwasher, fridge, sink, and oven are all visible and there is a window over the sink

It’s happening. I know I’ve been saying this for a while now, but I feel like now I can officially say that we’re moving since we signed a lease this week for a place in Charlotte. Despite not working at the moment, my day-to-day feels busier than ever: packing, making phone calls, rehoming things we …

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Journal | 10.27.19

Alyssa taking a photo in the mirror before her trip. She is wearing a black tank, black wide leg pants, black boots, and a red bandana. In her right hand is her carry on suitcase.

What. A. Month. Truly, it’s been an emotional rollercoaster around here. Thursday, October 3 was my last day at my job, where I’ve worked for the past seven years. It was a long day, and I felt a bit overwhelmed by the turnout at our office gathering. I don’t relish being the center of attention, …

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Journal | 9.29.19

Alyssa strikes a pose and hits the Gators marching band drum

Happy Sunday! It’s been a while, huh? If you read my latest newsletter, you know why things in my personal life, have been, well – a little all over the place (which would probably be a good alternate title for this blog). It’s a bit frustrating to me that it spills over into this space …