I began working for Alpha Xi Delta on December 7, 2015. Since the end of the calendar year and my work anniversary coincide so nicely, I typically do an annual recap of the places I've traveled and the events I've participated in (see 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019). In fact, this blog mostly started as a way for me to chronicle my experience and remember all of the exciting opportunities I've been afforded over the years. While this year has been mostly void of travel, my fifth 'alphaversary' marks a significant milestone for me and I can't help but reflect on the journey I've had so far.
I'd like to start this topic by pointing out that nobody wants to be the grammar police. I'd be brilliantly content receiving your holiday card with perfect spelling and grammar - complete with the photo your 'friend with the good camera' took of your family in some nondescript field wearing coordinated outfits. But alas, here we are. Without a doubt, some of you will include an apostrophe and nobody will tell you because, well, what's done is done. If you're going to take your valuable time and money to send a holiday card this year, please, for the love of that sweet newborn 'reason for the season', proofread your card.
Here we are mid-way through October and I'm finally getting around to sharing photos from our wedding! We truly had the best day ever and are still surprised that, given the obstacles, we were able to full everything off for our original date, August 29.
Our printed items were easily the wedding task I stressed over most. I put way too much pressure on myself and pretty much every one of my friends told me that literally nobody will care, invitations just end up in the trash. Which although sad, it's very true. I'm a crafty person and bargain hunter - I couldn't justify thousands of dollars being thrown literally into the garbage can.
The ultimate goal-setting challenge!
Accomplish 101 new things in 1001 days.
I began following Mackenzie Horan a few years ago mostly because I love her style and it in transparency, she was a redhead who spelled her name just like me. I've followed along her journey of doing this 101 in 1001 challenge a few times now and as a personal lover of goal-setting, figured I'd give the challenge a try myself! Andrew and I got married in August 2020 and moved from DC to NYC a few months following our wedding... So many of my goals revolve around making the most out of our time in our cities and adjusting to our new life in a new city as a married couple.
Start Date: April 4, 2020
End Date: December 31, 2022
If you follow me on instagram, you probably know that I said "yes to the dress" unexpectedly a few months ago (not to the above pictured). After getting engaged and spending what felt like an eternity on Pinterest, I started with the company Anomalie to create a custom dress option. I even had a sketch finalized when I went dress shopping and found "the one". I wanted to write a ~not so brief~ review of my Anomalie experience for anyone interested in exploring that route!
(that take ten minutes or less each day)
Let's face it, COVID-19 is having a vast impact on our daily lives. Compared to what some are going through during this time, spending more time inside on your couch doesn't seem so bad. We live in such a privileged time where we have access to SO much right within our fingertips. So, with that, here are ten apps you can use to better yourself daily in ten minutes or less!