Alyssa Paula

September 6, 2018September 7, 2018

Pursuing Art School and Another Eurotrip: How I Made It Happen

Why I wanted to take a short course abroad, how I prepared for it, and some tips on visa application for those who want to do the same!

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018

On grief, and the nightmare that is April

This year is a fucking roller coaster ride, and we’re only halfway through. I’m not ready to write about what happened in April and how I feel about it, because every time I try to, I start feeling lightheaded and end up not writing anything that makes sense. Still, nothing about it feels real. Maybe…

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018

The (lack of) quiet inside my mind

I just started a Tinyletter, and figured I’d post my first letter here as well: Hey you, Staying true to what’s on my subscribe page, I am writing my very first tiny letter at 2:57AM. When exactly did I discover John Mayer and his songs, I’m not entirely sure. A good guess would be back…

December 31, 2017January 1, 2018

Last look before moving forward

The good and the bad that sums up my 2017.

July 30, 2017October 9, 2017

Portraits from Punta Fuego

Since I have tried and failed to write something for the past hour and a half, here are some portraits of myself from a weekend beach trip instead. These are taken by my best friend in college, Justin, and post processed by me! you are most beautiful whenever you are most comfortable. whenever you are…

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017

On Letting Go

I introspect a lot – and what I do notice is how there’s one or two recurring themes in the issues I face. To me, that means that the universe has been trying to teach me a thing or two since forever, and up until now I’m still not getting it. One theme is letting…