What’s In A Name?

Lifestyle
Written By alessa m. rodriguez

You noticed it. I’m sure you did. The name change. The blog changed. EVERYTHING changes. I’ve wanted to change my name for two years. For two years I debated it. Ask Armand he will tell you. I have long been free of the word “magic” and for a while there sure I took the girl loves magic to mean loving anything whimsical and free. It didn't feel right. It didn't feel like me.

➳♡ | When my mom passed I realized quickly that I'd better get to the things I wanted to do, that I love to do before the opportunity passed me by. You truly never know the kind of time and so why am I waiting? Why am I afraid? I've got nothing to lose and if I do, it's nothing I can't get back. So. I changed it all.

Those of you who are subscribed to my newsletter I thank you for waiting for me. That could not have been easy to choose to stay when I wasn't posting or writing when crying and anger were the preferred emotions. This morning you got a special email in your inbox. I hope you checked it. To those who would like to subscribe I have a bunch of links in my bio. Feel free. I never push that. As always you get my fullest self there. So If you've ever wanted to know more about me. That's where you want to be.

The Blog
Why I Started my youtube series (and What’s Next).
Why I Started my youtube series (and What’s Next).

If you've been watching my YouTube channel lately, you've probably noticed something has shifted.

The videos feel a little more intentional. The stories feel a little more personal. Instead of trying to create the "perfect" vlog, I've been creating videos that feel like little chapters of my life—and that's exactly what Maybe Ally was always supposed to be.

For a long time, I felt like I had to fit into what everyone else on YouTube was doing. Bigger productions. Faster edits. Constant trends. But the more I chased what worked for other people, the further I got from making videos that actually felt like me.

So I decided to stop.

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You’re Not Behind: A Letter to the Girl Building Her Life in NYC.
You’re Not Behind: A Letter to the Girl Building Her Life in NYC.

Dear nyc girl,

I don't know where you're reading this from.

Maybe you're sitting in a tiny apartment with laundry waiting to be folded. Maybe you're on the subway, headphones in, wondering if everyone else has somehow figured life out before you. Maybe you're scrolling through social media after another long day, quietly asking yourself, When is it going to be my turn?

If that's you, I want you to hear this:

You're not behind.

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What “Creative Living” Means to Me.
What “Creative Living” Means to Me.

There was a time when I thought being creative meant making something. Posting the video. Writing the blog post. Taking the photo. Finishing the project.

Now, I don't think that's the whole story.

To me, creative living isn't just about creating things for other people to consume. It's about the way you move through your life. It's choosing curiosity over routine. It's noticing the little details most people rush past. It's allowing yourself to change your mind, try something new, and see the world with fresh eyes.

Creative living isn't reserved for artists or people with fancy cameras. It belongs to anyone willing to pay attention.

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So what's in a name? Nothing. It's just a name. It's a small tiny part of this grand life I'm living. There is so much out there that's more important. There's a bigger picture here and I've been exploring that this year. I’ve been taking you on the ride now it's just a little more clear. ➳♥︎✴︎☽☼⋅

I owe you all the world for staying. Thank you.

Let's do this new chapter together ok?

→♡✴︎☽↓⋅

alessa m. rodriguez http://www.maybeally.com
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