Hi, I’m Aly
I mostly write about nothing in particular, usually just what’s on my mind. My goal is to blog daily, creating a narrative, of sorts, that makes randomness cohesive. This is my little corner of the internet. Thanks for stopping by.
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April 5, 2026: Gentle Protection
Prompt: What feels fragile but worth protecting right now? I’ve been very aware of my phone and social media usage lately. It’s too much. When I’m putting Emi to bed, while she’s sleeping in my arms, I’m scrolling through my TikTok feed. If I pick up my phone to check the weather, I’ll lose another…
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April 4, 2026: Taking Form
Prompt: Describe a version of yourself that is just starting to take form. Phew. Perhaps it isn’t so much about a version of myself that is starting to take form more than it is about me coalescing, finalizing, or securing the seemingly disparate parts of who I am. If anything, the “more complete” version of…
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April 3, 2026: The Weight of Waiting
Prompt: Write about a moment when waiting felt heavy – almost physical. After curriculum night – a “meet the teacher” night – at school, I came home and asked Hannah if she wanted to run down to the mall to go look at engagement rings. It was nearing eight o’clock, the mall was about a…