Originally published on Patreon. Today marks 7 years of my man and I being a couple, and it is truly bliss. Looking back on our relationship I see just how far we've come and how much we've grown. And what hits me the most is how much we've grown together. As adults it becomes increasingly... Continue Reading →
Birthday Thoughts: 28
Originally posted on Patreon. 28. Late 20s. Approaching the end of a decade. People sometimes say that the 20s are for figuring things out and the 30s are for enjoying the results. I'm pleased to say that I feel ahead of the game in the figuring things out department. I don't really agree with these... Continue Reading →
New Year Thoughts
Original post on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/32836389 Happy New Year, my beans! We have entered a new decade, and I for one am excited about what’s in store. I’ve undergone so much change and growth in the last decade and am eager to see what this next one will bring. Before I get into this year’s goals... Continue Reading →
Posting Updates!
Hello all! I have made a public post on Patreon containing important updates. Please check it out for info on where I'm taking this blog. Love always, Aly
Can Men and Women Be Friends?
This is an age old question that people have debated over. In this modern age a knee jerk response might be, "Duh, how can you even ask that?" But there are still others who will say, "Not really. Not close friends because the sexual tension is always there." So what's my stance? The short answer... Continue Reading →
This Is Sparta! (North Carolina)
As some of you already know I took a spontaneous trip to Sparta, NC towards the end of June. Sparta is a small town on the northern country side of North Carolina up in the mountains. It was amazing. I felt like I was stepping into another world. Sparta feels a lot more like the... Continue Reading →
An Honest Post: I’m okay but not great
I wanted to write a more specific piece on depression and Jeff Foster's take on it being a need for a deep rest, but it's a topic I want to give my full attention with thorough research. So for now, I'll just be candid. I'm okay, but I'm not great. I've been okay for a... Continue Reading →
I Married My Best Friend
You may have noticed that there was no blog post last Saturday, and that was for good reason! I was on vacation with my husband celebrating our one year anniversary. And that got me thinking: I've been wanting to write a post about marriage, what it means to me, and what I believe makes them... Continue Reading →
A Touch of Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is that super fun feeling of incompetence despite obvious qualifications and success (which is dismissed as dumb luck) in your field. It was first used to describe how high achieving women often felt anxious about their status because (duh, the Patriarchy sucks) society trained them to believe that high powered jobs are meant... Continue Reading →
80s Gamer Birthday
I failed to post this past Saturday, but for good reason! I was putting together the finishing touches to my 80s gamer themed surprise birthday party for my brother in law. I DIYed my way though this party because my sister was on a budget but I was determined to make it happen! I hand... Continue Reading →