Who is behind those pretty pink words?

That would be me. My name is Lily, if you want my full legal name, we should probably discuss some things first.

If I am being honest, the only way that I found myself in a place to believe myself to be somewhat “qualified” to present these words of “wisdom” to you (yes you, the beautiful human reading this right now) is through the experiences I have undergone. I have lived and learned every second of my tiny little life, practically since I took my first breath. The comical fact is, you have to! I am just here to put your thoughts into words and translate them, almost as an older sister to the younger sister I never had.

Now, some things about me, because who am I to give you unsolicited advice and not even introduce myself? My name is Lily Jo Anderson and I am a junior in high school at Rancho Solano in Scottsdale, Arizona. I graduate next year which is baffling to me since it feels like I am just a 6th-grade girl making my way through life. Technically I am - but I am also a 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and now 11th grader; as well as all my elementary years preceding.

I run high school track, and although I am most notably terrible at it and usually come in somewhere close to last place, I look forward to track season more than any other time of the year. I love to do every girly activity you could put your mind to. Shopping, eating, dancing, getting ready, hanging out with my besties, you name it.

I take pride in my academic efforts as I have tried so hard to pull myself out of the trenches dug by my younger self (a story for another time). I am in the IB full diploma program and I am currently beginning my Extended Essay.

I love to serve my community, it is another reason why I am starting this blog. I have been volunteering at various charities around the valley since I was 11 years old, and I have found my heart at St. Vincent DePaul Charities. I also used to host at a restaurant, simply for the joy of greeting people and giving them a better experience as they eat.

Having endured an extensive variety of mental health issues, I have my fair share of experience in that category. I will most definitely discuss more on those topics and share my advice throughout my blogging, however, this is neither the time nor the place (just wait ;)). There will be a page with links to my favorite charitable organizations that I encourage you to check out and hopefully make an impact of your own!

Through my experiences and my many lives lived in only 16 years, I wish to give other girls the advice they never received. So, welcome! I hope you learn something or grab inspo (since it will not merely be advice, but also shopping lists, makeup inspo, and all other miscellaneous feminine topics that we all dream of)

I love you all xoxo - LJA