Celebrating 1 Year!!

A look back on the past year of Newsletter Fridays!

Happy Friday Friends!!!

Happy Newsletter Friday and Happy 1 Year of the Newsletter! Welcome to those of you who are reading this for the first time and welcome back to those returning! Let's kick it off with the ever anticipated poll results!

THE POLL RESULTS: 

People sure love their coffee and I am not one of those people. If you ask me there are only two correct ways to consume coffee. One is in the form of ice cream and the other is don't. But, that might just be me... who is to say? What did the people think though? Well, let's find out! 

Disappointingly, ice cream or "I don't drink it" didn't win. That being said, we did have a tie! "What is the tie?" you ask. The tie is between Black Coffe (YUCK) and Iced Coffee. If I had to break this tie I would go with ICED COFFEE! So Iced Coffee is our winner!!

Want to participate in the next poll? Scroll down to partake!

Featured Headlines:

• "I went to Las Vegas and had a blast!" 
  • Helen - NY

• "I am celebrating one year of the newsletter AND got to work Broadway in Bryant Park!"
  • Alex - NY

• "I saw Phoebe Bridgers in Concert!"
  • Sydney - NC

That trip sounds like an absolute blast, Helen! Also Sydney, I bet seeing her in concert was a fantastic time. Finally, Broadway in Bryant Park was a cool experience AND yes, I am celebrating one year!! 

Our news might be small but, it was good news! Want to be featured "In the Headlines"? Share your breaking news here to have the chance to be in the next newsletter!

OTHER NEWS:

ONE YEAR OF THE NEWSLETTER! Holy moly! I can't believe this has been a constant in my life over this past year. It is sort of surreal that I have been doing this for that long now. I started this as another way to build community or just bring some fun to a Friday. The size of the community doesn't matter but what matters is that it is here and that it exists. Like anything, things grow and change, and I can't wait to see how this will continue to grow. I truly hope you all have been getting as much enjoyment out of this as I have. 

One year ago things looked really different for me and frankly everyone. We were still in the thick of the pandemic, vaccines weren't out, and we still didn't know when we would be able to come out of our homes safely. We know that the pandemic won't suddenly be over but, it feels great to be where we are today. Last year we were still afraid of sitting on our friend's couch and this year we can. Those small things like a late movie night with a friend, a meal inside a restaurant, and going to see a show feels not so small. I am grateful for that today and grateful to be here doing what I get to do. Cheers to the now and to more moments together.

Alex's Book Corner

I am currently reading: 

• The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers by Mark Gevisser
• Stumbling Upon Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

What I have read these past few weeks:

• Books are a lil' dense and life is a lil' busy! I'll finish them soon!

The Newsletter Poll!

Y'all really like coffee and I think I made it clear that I don't.... ANYWAY, I am honored to present this next poll in order to celebrate one year of the newsletter. The poll is What is your Fav Feature of the Newsletter AND pick a statement that you relate to the most! A DOUBLE POLL!!

One more thing: Want to see your poll question in the newsletter? Submit your ideas here!

Get Vaccinated!

• Go to Vaccine Finder to find a vaccination site near you
• If you are hesitant please read about some myths associated with the vaccine here
• Reach out to me or a friend and they can also help ease worries and/or help you find a vaccination site too!