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Happy Friday Friends!!!

Happy Newsletter Friday! 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 anticipated poll results!

THE POLL RESULTS: 

People always say things like: "You are the jelly to my peanut butter" or "You're the sweet to my salty" or whatever the food combination might be. Given all the combos, there has to be a winner so let's take a look at what y'all thought!

It is clear that there was ONE front runner last week! People really came in hot with a fan favorite and that became our winner. Our winner is... CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES! That being said, I want to mention I do love a good cheese and cracker moment and pb&j moment. Don't worry, I do fully respect our winner this week though!

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

Featured Headlines:

• "I went to see Dua Lipa!! Easily in the top 10 of my favorite concerts" 
  • Erin - NY

• "I saw my friend perform in a band!"
  • Hannah - Anywhere and Everywhere

• "Nikki Lodeon had another fun little performance!"
  • Alex - NY

Erin! The concert sounds amazing and I am so glad you had a great time! Also, Hannah, that sounds like it was a lot fun! Finally, Nikki did perform and it was a ball!

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:

Let the countdown begin. Next Sunday is a big day! We spring forward 1 hour and that means Ms. Sun is out later every day. This is a great day to me because it means that spring is one step closer and warm weather is so so close. I know many people hate losing sleep but, I look at this narrative differently as I know the hardest part of the year is behind me. Next newsletter, the sun will be here longer!! YAY!

As mentioned earlier, Nikki Lodeon did go on the other week! I feel like Nikki is becoming herself more and more as time goes by. When I reflect on past performances and creative endeavors, I realize more and more the ways it is helping me grow and learn. I am grateful to be here learning alongside all of you (I know I say it a lot) and to be able to share my creativity with everyone.

Alex's Book Corner

I am currently reading: 

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

What I have read these past few weeks:

• Another week of me lying that I would have finished a book....

The Newsletter Poll!

All this talk about food makes me think of well... more food! Now that we know the best food combo, I wonder what is the best comfort food. This next poll is brought to you by Nina (NJ): What is the best comfort food?!

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!