Category Archives for Scenic

Dorothy + Matt

This past weekend, as most of you know, I had the great honor of watching Frank’s big sister marry the man of her dreams. This is Dorothy, the beautiful bride. And this is Matt, her handsome groom. Dorothy and Matt … Continue reading →

12. June 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Family, Food, Home, Scenic | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 comments

Life Lesson #26

“We accept the love we think we deserve.” — The Perks of Being a Wallflower Just something to think about.

05. June 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Quotes, Real Talk, Scenic, Travel | Tags: , , , , , | 2 comments

The Ebb and Flow of Life

We all have those days. You know — those days when you wake up and just know that the next 12-16 hours of your life are going to be absolutely miserable. Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe you’re homesick. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

28. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Real Talk, Scenic | Tags: , , , , , , | 7 comments

Life is But a Dream

“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard I’ll be honest — when I first heard that we were headed to Manila, … Continue reading →

18. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Food, Scenic, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , | 5 comments

Stacy + Jake

A few weeks ago, my most adorable friend Stacy came to me with big news. Big, SECRET news that no one else yet knew about. Well, the secret is out and now I can FINALLY fill you all in: SHE … Continue reading →

16. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Friends, New York City, Scenic | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 10 comments

Jet Setting, Once Again

Hello from beautiful and humid MANILA! I’m running on very little sleep and, to be honest, I’m not really even sure what day it is.  All I know is that I’m amazed by the beauty of the Philippines and that … Continue reading →

15. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Current Events, Scenic, Travel | Tags: , , | 1 comment

São Paulo, Brazil

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can; And the wisdom to know the difference.” A beautiful prayer for a beautiful city.  I don’t ever want to leave. … Continue reading →

04. May 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Current Events, Quotes, Scenic, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

TTT: Pizza & Gelato in Italy

I took Italian class for 7 years throughout middle school and high school. Today, as I stepped foot in Italy for the very first time, I realized that I learned absolutely nothing in those classes — except how to order … Continue reading →

16. April 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Current Events, Drinks, Food, Scenic, Top Ten Tuesdays, Travel | Tags: , , , , , | 3 comments

Fridays with Frankie D: Volume 5

I just edited this post on my phone while waiting to take off for Beijing.  Gold star for me! Hi friends.  Here’s a funny Jesus joke to get us started! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and had a relaxing … Continue reading →

05. April 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Food, Fridays With Frankie D, Friends, Hoboken, New York City, Scenic, Travel | Tags: , , , , | 1 comment

Throwback Thursday: Turning 21 in Ireland

Four years ago, on this exact date, I was headed to visit my best friend Kelly in one of the most magical places on Earth — IRELAND! (Please excuse the quality of these photos.  This was before I knew how … Continue reading →

14. March 2013 by Alyssa
Categories: Holidays, Scenic, Throwback Thursday, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , , | 3 comments

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