Words by Allyson

There are few things that will make you panic more than thinking you've thrown your birth certificate in the trash.

I'm currently listening to David Blight's biography of Frederick Douglass and finding it absolutely fascinating.

I've also been listening to the History Chicks podcast and really enjoying it. The 2-part piece on Jacqueline Kennedy is my favorite so far, even though it's truly heartbreaking.

COUNTDOWN TO WIMBLEDON ON MONDAY!!!

I loved this article and it will surprise no one that I am the early kind.

I'm looking for a new bed, and it's way more difficult than I expected. I'm pickier than I thought I would be. Also, I'm cheap.

My nephew turned one this week!

I'm obsessed with the Lessons from the Screenplay YouTube channel. SO GOOD.

I made this recipe this week in response to my pasta sauce fiasco (which is still stuck by the way).

Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse is on Netflix, so I just found my Sunday night plans.

I'm headed to Gravelly Point tonight for a friend's birthday picnic, and I'm excited to watch some airplanes.

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For four days, I've been wanting to make spaghetti.

For four days, I have been unable to open the jar of my spaghetti sauce.

I've tried everything but the darn thing won't budge. I've googled every tip and tried multiple times every day to no success.

And at this point we've gone far past embarrassing to downright pathetic.

And I want spaghetti so bad it makes me want to cry.

I guess I'll have to keep trying tomorrow.

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I've been thinking a lot about what I want, and I want so much.

I have things I want to accomplish.
Habits I want to form.
Habits I want to break.
People I want to meet and befriend.
Existing relationships I want to nourish.
Places I want to see.
Skills I want to gain.
Work I want to do.
Qualities and attributes I want to develop.

I want so much and I'm determined to get some of it.

Today, this happened.



And I'm heartbroken, but I'm hopeful. Jeopardy isn't Jeopardy without Alex.

Good luck, Alex. I'm praying for you.

Nothing feels as good as knowing you have a delicious dinner waiting for you after work.

As remembering something exciting that's coming up.

As checking off every box on your to-do list on a Monday.

Nothing feels as good as the first shower after a haircut when you've used way too much shampoo.

As keeping up a good habit even when you don't want to.

As going to sleep instead of watching the Super Bowl.

Nothing feels as good as watching Cinderella (2015).

As a stranger on the train asking what perfume you're wearing.

As going to a ballet by yourself.

Nothing feels as good as the first taste of spring.

Nothing.