Layers

The weather has  been getting warm lately. Its often nice, but early mornings and evenings bring a frost back. As a result, I've been wearing more layers than I should be and taking both my umbrella and sunglasses.

Jacket, belt: j crew

T-shirt: uniqlo

Cardigan: rugby

Scarf, wool vest, jeans: thrifted/hand-downs

Shoes: Converse

Happy Cake Day

My boyfriend, B, has his birthday on the 27th of April. His 23rd birthday. 

He’s younger than I am by

eight

WHOLE

MONTHS.

To be honest, I forget that he is most of the time. He seems so mature. Very sure of himself. This is something that I admire. 

He’s not much of a party person. B prefers a cup of tea and a book at home over anything else, so it’s always a challenge to figure out how to celebrate his birthday with those we love.

…but this year, it’s going to be just us.

Finally.

Genesis

To be honest, I’ve been a little nervous about starting this blog. What do I say? Will it actually be interesting? Will it prove to be embarrassing like Jenna’s blog from “Awkward” on MTV?

Yes, I can write pretty well according to a couple of schools and an antiquated SAT score, but who will want to read this?

I’ve decided to put those things out of my mind and just write.

Just write.

I am Alexis.

I am a native New Yorker who left for 3.5 years, then came back.

I am smart.

I am 23.

I am pushing through and writing this blog.

Je suis Alexis. Je suis de New York. Je suis intelligent. J’ai vingt et trois ans. j’écris ce blog.

I speak a little french, a little hindi, and I pretend to speak arabic even though I know very little.

Je parle un peu français, un peu hindi, et presque pas arabe.

sweater: jcrew, vest: American eagle