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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A driving story.
The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis The Sunday Journal Carissa Lewis

A driving story.

Last weekend I finally got to hit up Uwharrie for the first time this season. I hadn't been up there to wheel since Tank's transmission kicked the bucket last summer, so I was well overdue for some off-road therapy. Don't get me wrong, doing some lighter trails is fun for a more laid-back ride, but there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush I get when I'm teetering on two wheels up in the mountains, which is exactly what happened this past weekend…

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