October 8, 2016. I woke up to the noise of branches being slapped across the window. Did we evacuate to the wrong city? The smell of pancakes and French toast and the thought of drinking my chilled boxed wine lingered over me. The three-story building across from the Govenor’s Mansion held 13 of us: 6 kids […]
Author: Acecily Alexander
The Scariest Question Ever
Scariest question ever? It’s not “When can I meet your parents?”— or the ever-so-awful “Paper or plastic?” It’s even worse… “What are you doing?” My answer to this question is usually a lie… “Nothing.” Answering this question is like saying you’re fine when someone asks how you’re doing. Instead of venting about frustration or expressing excitement, […]
Fall Cocktails You Need To Try
Let me be clear: when I say “fall cocktails you need to try”, I mean “we”. Honestly, truly– I wrote this list for myself. Haters will say that the love of Fall is basic, and that’s why haters don’t matter. When I think of fall cocktails, the first thing that comes to mind is hot cider and […]
Goodbye Summer: Bucket List Revisited
Goodbye Summer. Hello Fall! In June, Donni and I shared our Summer Bucket Lists with you. I’m back to share what I actually checked off my list, and what I have planned for the fall. Summer 2016 Bucket List Sunrise meditation. It wasn’t the outdoor meditation like I hoped for, but I did manage to wake […]
Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self
For as long as I can remember, my Auntie Karen took the younger generations of our family on Kids’ Day Out trips. They eventually turned into Girls’ Day Outs because the amount of boys in my family was slim. Girls’ Day Out blessed me with some of my favorite memories. These memories include, seeing Beauty […]
Bachelorette Party Must-Haves
She said yes, and it’s time for you to plan a lit bachelorette party. If the thought of marriage scares you, all the fun that comes with celebrating marriage might ease your mind. Traditionally, planning a celebration to honor the bride-to-be is the job of the Maid of Honor. I’m going to be a little shady and […]