via The Huffington Post, by Alyssa Ramos While I’m proud to be a part of the millennial movement that skyrocketed solo travel out of this world last year despite societal expectations, I must admit that I don’t exactly do it because I’m “young without that many responsibilities yet” or because I’m single because…let’s not go there. Anyway. My point is that I...
via Huffington Post by Alyssa Ramos I suck at dating. I’m not cutey, or flirty, or seductive. I won’t giggle and agree with everything you say, and I’m not afraid to make it known that I have big dreams, and live a bit of an unconventional life, that I f*cking love. I’m not the always-sweet, always-pretty, “Sugar and Spice and Everything...
via Huffington Post by Alyssa Ramos Up until about a year ago, I would have expected myself to be in a serious relationship right now, and getting engaged in five months, since that’s when I’ll be turning 28. Year-ago-me would have expected to be getting married by 29, and having a baby by 30, because that’s what seemed to be expected by family...
by Alyssa Ramos Follow up post to my recent article in The Huffington Post, “Yes, I’m Pretty and I’m Traveling Alone” Yes, I got the typical hate-comments from my recent Huffington Post Article, most of which just re-stated the opening sentence that I wrote about how I expected some people to immediately jump to judge me for writing it, even...
by Alyssa Ramos Valentine’s Day sucks. No one can win on Valentine’s Day. If you’re in a relationship, chances are one of you are getting anxiety wondering what the other is planning or getting, and will end up getting pissed if expectations aren’t fulfilled. If you’re just dating, you’re probably freaking out because this is...
