Hello
Hey there! I'm Liz, and I wear many hats - both literally and figuratively. By day, I'm an assistant kindergarten teacher, immersed in the world of wide-eyed youngsters, ABCs, and colorful crayons. It's a role that constantly reminds me of the power of curiosity and the joy of learning.
But my life doesn't stop at the classroom door. Beyond my professional life, I'm a massive Swiftie, and yes, I can sing along to every Taylor Swift song like it's a personal anthem. And speaking of music, I'm not just a listener but also a musician in my own right. I've been strumming strings and belting out my own tunes for as long as I can remember.
I'm also the proud mom of a three-year-old bundle of energy and endless questions. My parenting journey has been a rollercoaster ride filled with unforgettable moments and the occasional toddler tantrum.
When I'm not busy with teaching, jamming to Taylor Swift, or chasing after my little one, you'll find me nose-deep in a book. I'm an unapologetic book nerd, forever exploring new worlds, meeting intriguing characters, and soaking up the magic of storytelling.
Photography is another passion that's close to my heart. I find beauty in the everyday, capturing moments that often go unnoticed. My camera is my trusted companion on adventures big and small, and through my lens, I strive to share the world's intricate beauty.
So, "No One Asked for Your Opinion" is not just about my thoughts and musings; it's a place where you can dive into my diverse world, from the classroom to the concert hall, from parenting joys to literary escapes, and from capturing life's moments to creating musical ones. Join me on this journey, and let's explore life's beautiful tapestry together.
Story of NOAFYO
Years ago, I was wandering around Newport, RI with a former friend of mine and we walked past a place where you could get your palm or tarot cards read (pretty sure palm...). I mentioned it to her that I had always wanted to just randomly walk into one of those places and see how accurate they would be without any time to prep or anything like that. She then decided we should turn around and go do it because why not? We had zero set in stone plans for the night and it seemed that this was where it was taking us.
My friend had her reading first, and then I had mine, and the woman started telling me that I needed to let go of the battle I was holding onto. She said that nothing good will come from holding onto things that don't make me happy, and in that moment I decided to stop speaking to an ex lol.
But then, she said a sentence that made me stop dead in my tracks. She said that she saw that I wanted to be a writer, and that I should definitely follow that because she sees it bringing me success.
I had never ever told a single person my dream of being a writer. Not even the girl I was there with, who knew me the best. I could never decide if I wanted to be an author, blogger, journalist, songwriter, poet, or what, but I always knew I wanted to be writing something down. I suppose it goes well with my love for photography. you'd think I'd be able to write better blog for my photography but alas here we are, with me hiding behind my opinions.
After a long night of drinking to celebrating the fact that I deleted and blocked my ex's number, then narrowly surviving that hangover, I went to AC Moore and bought some simple crafts to do that day, then when I was checking out, I noticed a gorgeous tan notebook with a small little anchor on it. I decided right then and there that that would be what I started writing in. I checked out as fast as I could and went right to my room when I got home and pulled out my laptop. I immediately googled "journal prompts" and "writing prompts" to get my wheels turning. One of the websites suggested writing about something I had a strong opinion on, but wasn't sure why I felt that way. That prompt definitely intrigued me, then I started thinking of options I have. I cant for the life of me remember what the topic was that lead to this statement running through my mind, but one topic came up and started frantically writing about it in a new tab on my laptop. I started typing furiously and then at the end of it wrote something along the lines of knowing that no one asked for my opinion and then KAHZAM.
NOAFYO was born. And I never wrote in that journal.
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