Thank you, 100!

100 newsletters. 4 years. Lots of good news, affirmations, thoughts, and updates. This newsletter was something I started in October of 2020 during the pandemic. I really dove into my creative journey and thought that this would be a good way to catalog all the things I do on a bi-weekly basis. I also had in mind that the purpose of this was to bring "some good news" into the world, make people smile, and find ways to build community. And hey, I think it has been doing that!

Back when this started, I remember myself saying "I will do this as long as at least one person gets enjoyment out of it and I enjoy doing it. When I no longer find enjoyment from this or people don't then it will be time to sunset this." The sun has not set on this one yet! Look, I know that this newsletter is small but, I know that there is at least one person getting enjoyment out of it and I still like doing it.

4 years ago when this started, life was very different. I was grasping at whatever I could to keep myself going. I was anxious I was falling behind and losing out on time that I could have been working. So I got to work. I was writing blog posts called "Thoughts n' Things" and making silly YouTube videos and of course this newsletter. While those things are not happening anymore, they evolved into what is next. It evolved into Nikki Lodeon, stories I have written or am working on (wink wink), Conversations with my Thoughts, stage managing, production managing, and taking in all that life has to offer. I know a lot can change in a year and in 4 years even more can change. And boy, a lot has changed. And with all this change I realized that I am not as anxious that I'm falling behind - I have consistently found ways to make things work and carve out my own path. This newsletter is one of those ways.

The thing that hasn't changed though is that I don't know what to expect going forward. I don't know what is next for me but, I know that I am still working towards it. I'm not completely anxious about what is next but, I am eager to find out. I am excited to experience the next year of newsletters and more importantly life.

Thank you to those of you who have been here with me since October 2020 and to those of you who found your way here along the way. 100 newsletters in and I am still just beginning. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

...now back to your regularly scheduled program!

The Weekly Poll Results! 🎈

August, the last true full month of summer. When it comes, it slips away quicker than you might want but, it is still a wonderful time of year. August reminds me of a lot of things. Those delicious last summer moments. The smell of the air as the sun is setting. The fun in the sun and oh so much more. It also has a lovely song that we think of each year since the release of Folklore by Taylor Swift. It appears that most of you got it. There may have been a tie but, the winner is SALT AIR! Enjoy all the salt air in August!

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In The Headlines! 

• Lady Gaga released a single with Bruno Mars! Go listen here.

   

• A small study showed that holding a grudge can lead to heart disease! Release those grudges - they aren't good for you! Read more here.

• Research shows that cow therapy and cuddling are beneficial for both cows and humans! Go hug a cow! Read more here!

The news here might be small but, it was good news! If you want consistent good news updates, follow The Happy Broadcast on Insta! Want to be featured "In the Headlines" or have an article that you want to feature? Share your good news here to have it featured in the next newsletter!

Friendly Reminders and Affirmations

• Just because something you do is small doesn't mean it isn't important. It can be important to just one person and that person can be yourself. Don't dismiss the small things because they might be big!

   

• The motto I have been using lately is "I like spending time with you so, I am going to continue finding ways to spend time with you."

   

• A lot can change in a year.

Alex's Book, Show, and Music Corner

• Six the Musical: Got to see this for my second time 4.5 years later and it is a classic fun 90 minute musical concert! This show is just a fun time to sit through and watch. The music def has some bangers and the audience is having a blast just watching. If you want a fun short show this is a great option!

What's Alex Working On?

Conversations with My Thoughts

Do You Think of Me?

Do you think people look at you like you look at them? Grateful for who they are. Grateful that they walked into your life. Grateful that they exist. Grateful. 

Do you think people think about you the way that you think about them? What their story is. What their story will be. What brought them here, right now.  

Do you think people wonder about you like you wonder about them? Who they are. Who they want to be. Who they long for. Who they hope longs for them in return. 

I don’t know if people think about me the way I think about them. I don’t need to know if they do but, a part of me thinks it would be nice if they thought about me too. 

This Week's Newsletter Poll!

With the theme of looking back as this is the 100th newsletter, let's get nostalgic and look back to some classic childhood TV moments! This next poll is brought to you by Thom (NYC) and is "What cartoon channel are you most nostalgic for?" We know what my answer is but, what will the most popular one be?!

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