I have decided to take the plunge and start my own blog. In between work and school, family and friends, and other responsibilities, sometimes I just need to seek respite in writing... I haven't written in a while and this would be a good way to record any important or interesting things going on in my life, or just to share my own interests with others who have similar ones.
So, for this post, I'd just like to share a bit about myself. I am an avid reader, once a prolific writer as well, but not as much anymore. I have a BA in English Lit, and am currently in grad school. I love anything having to do with New England, England, Victorian literature or that era in particular, the Bronte sisters and their work (I wrote my Senior thesis on Emily Bronte); I am obsessed with antiques, old colonial homes, vintage clothing -- old, dusty books, black and white photographs you find in your grandmother's drawer, and shabby chic home decor. I have been called an 'old soul' by my husband several times. Hopefully, in the best possible way :) Since I was a little girl, I have always felt that I should have been born in a different time, that I didn't quite belong in today's world.
Even at my young age, I am not a huge fan of technology (except for blogs, obviously), and have always wished to live either in 50's era Rome (when all the U.S. movie stars and big directors were making movies there) or in Victorian England, specifically in the Moors. Another important thing to add about my personality, is that I while I appreciate the light and sweet, I am very much inclined towards the dark and moody. I also have a bit of an obsession with folklore, spooky stories, ghosts, and I can be very superstitious. I love to explore historic sites such as old graveyards where famous writers have been buried or old homes where someone I truly admire lived. My favorite holidays are Halloween and Thanksgiving. Christmas comes in very close, though :) In my spare time, I love to read, cook (love to try out new recipes), decorate, and spend time with my husband, our families and friends, and our sweet dog.
Recently, my most favorite trip thus far has been to Newport, Rhode Island, where my husband I stopped for a few days after having spent another nice, long week at an old-favorite Block Island (has anyone ever been? I love that place! It's so magical). We still both love Block Island, but we also fell head over heels for Newport. We went on a tour of the historic mansions of the Vanderbilts and other prominent New England families. We explored their grand homes and grounds, built before income tax was in existence and they were certainly opulent. The sea by Newport was remarkable, there were many quaint little shops and excellent restaurants, and charming streets. My husband and I both love the sea and sailboats, and if you're not already familiar, Newport is very big on sailboating. On our way back, I felt sheer sadness to be leaving such a place! I told my husband that I wish we could live there one day -- maybe retire there in 30 or 40 something years.
My love of New England may seem strange for someone who was born in a very different and very far away land. But I think my passion for all things East coast stemmed from my parents taking us to such places as children, quite often. So far in terms of the New England coast, I've only been to Vermont (loved it), Boston, Block Island and Newport, RI. I have yet to go to some places I've wanted to explore for a while, such as Salem, New Hampshire, Maine, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Litchfield and Greenwich, CT and more. So I'd appreciate anyone's advice on where to go, what to do, and where to stay in these towns. In terms of the world, I am very happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to have traveled to so many different countries in Europe, but the bucket list in terms of the world and the rest of the U.S. is a very, very long one!
Looking forward to posting on here more often and to hopefully hearing from fellow bloggers with similar interests...
Alyssa
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