Alyssa Dawson

What I Wore: business as usual

Top: TJMaxx. Cardi: Target, Slacks: JCPenny, Shoes: Ross, Bracelet: Juicy Have you ever gone to the grocery store in your work clothes? Have you ever noticed that people treat you differently depending on what clothes you are wearing? I had to make a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up a few things right after work. I wasn’t too dressy, you know just the work casual slacks, a nice shirt and boots (not this specific outfit). But I couldn’t help but notice the the glances and smiles I got. Brand said that when he was younger,… Read More

my week in pictures: link up!

I’m one of the newest users of instagram and I just love it! Follow me?! LyssaDawson /my new blog design! Chrissy did a great job!/ /my favorite cookies are m&m and chocolate chip, & my mom makes them for me a lot! I guess she loves me!!/ /i’ve started branching out and trying new foods, healthy foods, pickles, cucumbers, tuna and mustard! YUM!/ g /my post from this week, we all have a purpose!/ /i love chunky peanut butter and apples!! LOVE!/ This was my first week of Instagram so the pictures are few but tune in… Read More

much needed positivity

Do you have days where you just feel like you are worthless, that you have wasted your life away, that you should have chosen to be someone else? That you are a waste of time and effort and that you are just plain stupid? Well, I’m here to tell you that you are none of those things! And that you are the exact opposite! Your life is a gift that you were given and you choose to do with it what you may. The choices we make in life determine who we are and who… Read More

Friends Day Wednesday: Ellen & Book Club

Ellen and I are officially friends! Why? Well, it’s all because I bought her clever book Seriously… I’m Kidding. Last week I checked out the price on Amazon and I couldn’t pass it up! The above picture is me after I opened it. I was so excited! Now if you don’t know Ellen you should get to know her. She is a hoot and is constantly cracking jokes! I don’t have tv but I enjoy watching her show online, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve cracked up because of the funny things she says. Maybe… Read More

What I Wore: smells that remind

Shirt: DEB (similar), Bracelets: Nordsrom Shoes: TOMS, Jeans: Macy’s Hello Friends! I’m here! I’ve been a little bit busy lately! I’m sure that happens to you too! I wanted to ask you this, maybe I’ve asked it before and this might sound weird but, do you have a certain smell that reminds you of something. Like for me the Bath and Body Works “Cinnamon Pumpkin” smell reminds me of Paris and the “Be Enchanted” smell reminds me of my old job. Is that weird? I think I kind of like it! I like remembering the good times! Maybe… Read More