Ah, September.
Carissa Lewis Carissa Lewis

Ah, September.

Ah, September. The month of autumn. September is the month of crisp air, changing leaves, and a shift in the overall mood toward something a little cozier. September is both a beginning and an ending—while autumn begins, summer ends—but we shouldn’t lament this ending. The seasons will continue rotating, and summer will return. While the days at the beach and spending time in the AC will dwindle in the coming days, we can at least take comfort in knowing that these long summer days will return. For now, however, autumn is approaching…

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Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.
The Monthly Bucket List Carissa Lewis The Monthly Bucket List Carissa Lewis

Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.

Monthly bucket lists are a fun way to set minor goals for myself, while also having fun doing it! Unlike having an overarching theme—like The Monthly Almanac, which will be published tomorrow—I’m merely thinking of the ways in which I can make my life a little better, while also challenging myself to try out new experiences…

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Nostalgia is…
The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis

Nostalgia is…

You know, nostalgia is something that’s often mentioned but not talked about in depth. I suppose that could be because the feeling of nostalgia varies from person to person—even from generation to generation. Today, I want to talk about some of the things that leave me with a sense of nostalgia…

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Digital files don’t hold any weight.
The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis

Digital files don’t hold any weight.

After spending some time getting my website up and running, I decided to integrate something else into it—a storefront! Having everything in one place was supper appealing to me, so I started transitioning my listings on eBay to the storefront on my blog. I’ve acquired many new and used books over the years, which is what you’ll find the most of on the store…

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