Young @ Heart

 Vermont has always been a state that's near and dear to my heart. I've been there several times before, but I hadn't taken time to really explore. So I approached my boyfriend and asked if he wanted to go on vacation (he did). We put our heads together and, with a little bit of research, we created this itinerary: Lewis and Clark? More like "Alyssa and Mike"  We knew going into the trip that we wouldn't be able to accomplish everything on our map. After all, depending on where you want to go in Vermont, you're driving at a minimum 15-20 minutes. But we were heading off to Burlington, located just off the shores of Lake Champlain. It's known for many things including food, culture, and entertainment. It's a college town, with schools like  Champlain College  and  UVM  all within a short distance from downtown. And last, but not least, it's known for the reason we came to Vermont: the craft beer.  So without further ado, let's...

First and foremost, I know it's been a while since I've written on here. While part of it is because I have a lot going on in my life, sometimes I struggle with wanting to put my thoughts out into the world. I don't like judgement, but I want to capture an audience. I want to be remembered, but I like the solitude that writing provides. Aside from work emails and the occasional letter, the most writing I'll do is in my journal (or, at least for a brief period, a diary). It's a release for me; I like knowing that I can just write for myself, forget what I wrote, and then come back to it years later. I didn't always give myself credit at the time, but I was pretty good at being introspective. Half the time I didn't even realize what I was writing at the time until I looked back on it. It's like my mind just goes, and the words flow out. "Why do you write like you're running out of time?" Speaking of amazing musicals, I ...