So I already talk about myself just a little bit with my “Grab The Hooch!” introduction, it’s already uploaded to my page. But I can reiterate if this is the first post you’ve clicked on.
My names Alyssa, just Alyssa. I wish I had a nickname that somewhat stuck, I’ve gotten “Lys” in the past. That one was cute but the person who called me that was quite terrible so she can shove it. Anyways, I started thinking about creating this page for a very long time. I’m the kind of person that has so many ideas and projects that I wanna do, but I keep putting it off for “later.” I’m not sure on why everything has to happen later for me but I just put it off until I think about it again, then the cycle continues. Especially as an artist, you almost feel trapped. You look around and wonder why is it so easy for people to start these cool art projects or how easy it is for people to incorporate materials they’ve gathered from quite literally anywhere. All the time, I wish that were me. I understand we’re all different and we have our different processes. I’m an artist, and the biggest plus to being an artist is that individuality that each of us have. I just need to get out of this rut, somehow.
Unfortunately, while I was watching “Sex and The City” at home, it really gave me that push to stop being lazy and do this blog. Don’t get me wrong, that show is one of my favorites but I say unfortunately because I don’t want to give off the impression that i’m trying to be like Carrie in any way. She was this white girl with curly hair, had abs, and an insane wardrobe. She’d call herself broke at times but she wasn’t. So yeah, we are a bit different but I do love that show hands down. It also gave me that push because in my eyes, it didn’t make sense as to why I was putting this blog in my “save for later” category. It wasn’t hard to start at all and I’m still working on the site designs so it’s still a work in progress. It’s not perfect but it’s mine, that’s how I want it to be. I’ve always wanted that space to write down what I’m actually thinking. In my real life, I can only do that with an actual few that are very close to me. I love them dearly for making me comfortable enough to talk my face off, and it seems like they’re not tired of me yet so that’s a great sign.
I’m not completely sure what else I want to include yet for this post. Here’s a few facts about me; 1. I have two gorgeous cats. Their names are Lady and Lambington and they drive me and my partner absolutely insane. Lady is the chunky orange haired cat, she absolutely looks like a pumpkin. She’s insane and likes to stare at our walls, not sure if she’s trying to tell us something but we will be moving out of our apartment very soon. Now Lambington, he’s the younger one. He has long hair and is super grey. He’s a delinquent and a heathen all mixed into one. He causes most of the trouble in the house and you try to get mad at him but he’s just so cute. He just doesn’t like Lady so he bullies her nonstop. They really are like siblings that don’t like each other but I’m hoping that will change for the future, fingers crossed.
2. I am moving to Portland, Oregon this August with my girlfriend! We are so excited for this new chapter. We recently visited last fall, in October. It was the best trip ever, just because I was with my girlfriend and she fell in love with the city almost instantly. I am so ready for the art scene, I’ve visited a couple of times and it is the place for me. Don’t even get me started on the nature aspect of Oregon. My one worry is that Oregon is not so diverse, like at all. I went to an all girls high school growing up so I can hold my own, i’m used to it, but it still sucks. Reach out if you’re in Portland and you’re either POC or LGBTQIA+ , thanks ! But, i’m going to try to find my own group out there and i’m super excited.
3. I practice German and when I have the time, I like to translate books. So my german journey has been a long one. I got into German when I was in 6th grade and started learning. But it has been very off and on, I won’t practice like how I am supposed to. It’s why i’m not fluent today, so i’m trying to change that so I can become a Literary Translator in the future. I will say, I can definitely read and write better than I speak but I’ve gotten some good reviews from people I’ve spoken to. It’s encouraging, I’ll be shaking trying to speak to someone in German and they’ll be really sweet about it. It’s a hard language so that means everything, especially when you’re not confident yet.
So that’s enough about me, I hope you guys enjoyed reading !
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