We’re all framily at this point, so I’m not ashamed to admit to having my fair share of jobs during my 27 years on Earth. It’s not because I’m a bad worker. My former managers and co-workers actually liked (or still like) me, but I wish I could say the same about every job I’ve worked. With […]
Author: Acecily Alexander
Pina Colada Day is Mad Real
If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain–you can definitely get down with The Palmetto Peaches. Well, we can live without getting caught in the rain-but you get my drift. [Shout out to anyone who read that first line and instantly thought about The Sweetest Thing.] Someone *cough* Donni has a calendar […]
What Happened, Miss Simone?
“Miss Simone, you are idolized, even loved, by millions now. But what happened, Miss Simone?” –High Priestess of Soul, Maya Angelou Netflix (and select theaters) premiered an authorized Nina Simone documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” in June. The film opened with a quote from Maya Angelou, so I was already sitting up straight and anxious […]
What a Day for a Daydream (Playlist)
There could’ve been a few titles for this playlist. In My Feelings was a close second, followed by Emotional Torture. I stuck with Daydream Playlist, because regardless if I’m sad, happy or angry–all roads lead to daydreaming. day·dream noun a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present. What goes perfectly with […]
10 Signs You Grew Up in Charleston
Updated June 24, 2016 On June 10, 2015 after a little hesitation, I published the “10 Signs You Grew Up in Charleston” list. Over 2,000 shares, 100 comments and I don’t know how many Facebook mentions later, it became my first “viral” post. Exactly 7 days after that list brought us so many laughs and […]
Riding in Cars with Boys
Let me start by saying this post has nothing to do with actually riding in cars with boys. However, Riding in Cars with Boys is one of my favorite movies. If I had to remake the film based on my life, it would revolve around my nephews. When I moved back to Charleston in 2011, […]