During the pandemic, I gained a lot of weight, more than what I’m used too. For many, this change wasn’t noticeable, but since then I have struggled to maintain a consistent training routine. Some days I’m pretty active and will go on runs, then after months of falling into a slump, I get lazy. The […]
It’s never too late
Old Navy sweater brings comfort I can’t even remember the last time that I blogged. Yet when I do, I know it’s been ages. An eternity. A lifetime of anxiety, discomfort, awkwardness. When school started back up in early September I realized and understood that I would be busy. But I don’t think I was […]
Down by the creek
Free yourself by splashing in a creek We spent our weekend in the great outdoors gazing at wildflowers, spotting hummingbirds, and splashing around a creek. It was a weekend for the books, one that freed us from the endless Zoom meetings. It was a nice break to say the least and perfect enough for a […]
The sunflower part 2
Clearwater field has some shine Twice in less than a week and I’m not ashamed, I visited another sunflower field. This one was on the east side of Kansas. This field hosted 40 acres of sunflower beauty. The evening really made the outing with its perfect weather. Not even thinking about fashion and more excited […]
Before the storm
Strappy heels bring in thunder The sky was so beautiful all day as I ran around town. The clouds demonstrated peace and also the signs of a much needed storm. We decided to hurry and capture the moment before the thunder and lighting made rain. And we beat the weather! I’m now sitting here, writing […]
Jean moment
It was a windy afternoon. A day like so many others here in Kansas. The weather doesn’t cooperate most of the time and taking photos on unpredictable days can become frustrating. Yet, I need to take a step back and be thankful that I get to do what I love every other day. I haven’t […]
In the name of Spring
I’m pretty sure I jinxed several things this week, one includes the possibility that spring was here. Today I woke up on break, but sadden with the fact that most of my time off will be spent in either rain or 40 degree weather. It’s a bummer. I wanted to feel the warmth on my […]
Palm & Peak Collab
Hello everyone, Remember how I told you that 2020 was going to be filled with amazing things on Always Aley? Well guess what, it’s starting out perfect. Yes with occasional panic attacks, but eh welcome to my life. I’m pretty excited to announce that I’m a brand ambassador for Palm and Peak, a shop that […]
Mustard daze
Hi ya’ll, happy Friday. Finally good news starts making it’s way into our lives and it seems like all is going to be okay. Chloe was cleared of cancer and I passed my teaching test. It’s like YAS! Today marked year one of my maternal grandfather passing away and that event tugged at my heart. […]
Fuzzy, cozy
It’s been cold lately and honestly the wind doesn’t make matters any better. Darn the weather. The colder it is outside the more and more I’m inclined to stay in bed in the mornings, which isn’t good. So cozy isn’t always a good thing. In this case, with this snug sherpa, it makes the day […]