Getting Back into Things
So, what have I been doing you might ask? It's the usual combination of teaching, stage managing and of course, creating or maintaining various friendships. Although I remained vigilant for years, no matter how busy life would get, 2025 felt different... but not necessarily in a bad way. I found myself rushing home from school to eat a quick dinner and then head to rehearsal. And no, rehearsals weren't every night but those that weren't surrounding by actors were at home with my younger sister (who I lived with at the time). We spent a year living together and we did make the best out of it but we both agreed to part ways after our lease was over. I do miss some aspects of living with her and we had some great memories and adventures together but I also love living alone.
I am now back in the same one-bedroom apartment that I had in 2023, just up two floors! Some people think it's weird but I knew it was something I enjoyed and it wasn't too far from my school so I thought why not? Plus it still turns out to be the most affordable (yet spacious) and available when I needed to move. Even with the stress of moving and the ever-present overwhelming feelings wrapped in teaching, I do remain optimistic and eager to proceed through life's events.
I've become closer with some good people, specifically colleagues that really appreciate me for who I am and I will always feel so grateful for those! Plus, I have had some awesome summer memories like seeing Back to the Future the Musical in Boston, celebrating my 26th birthday early with my extended family, stage managing the magical Circle Mirror Transformation, seeing so many other performances around me, visiting California and meeting my girlfriend!
Yes, you heard that right, I went to California! It was so fun seeing both of my brothers and experiencing life out there for a week. We did some beach walks, a cool hike, went bowling, went to six flags, successfully escaped an escape room and ate good food! It was a change of pace from my typical Florida summer trip but I am glad I could fit it in before heading back to school...
Oh you wanted me to discuss my girlfriend? Oh she's the most genuine and thoughtful person and I am lucky enough to be her boyfriend. We met at a second grade field trip and connected soon after. She was one of the few people in my life that expressed an authentic curiosity for me and my story so through many hours of deliberation, I finally summoned the courage to ask her out and she said yes! We've been dating for almost 2 months but it feels like so much longer. We love going on adventures, chatting for hours and just being with one another. I could go on and on about how lucky I feel to have crossed paths with her and cannot wait to see where life takes us next...
Speaking of what comes next, I plan to return to monthly blog posts and will hopefully be uploading a new Alex Adventures vlog in the next few weeks! I do miss posting and editing will always be a fun hobby but it hasn't been on the top of my to do list lately. I also have some podcast guests ready, I just have to start planning and getting back into things!
For anyone who is reading, thank you for your support! I hope you have at least been enjoying my weekly reels on instagram, which is the one thing I have been able to keep up with! It's been a lot of fun pushing myself to create funny little videos. Most don't get a whole lot of attention but it's less about the views/likes and more about how much joy I get out of making them! Hoping I can reach more people with my other content coming soon!!