Introducing Me
Hello friends! My name is Charlotte, and I am overjoyed to welcome you to my blog! Since this is my very first post, I felt it only fitting to introduce myself and give you a peek at what you can look forward to whenever you stop by.
Now that introductions are out of the way, I want to share five little tidbits about myself and my life. My goal here is to offer my readers (or as I prefer to call you—my friends!) a glimpse into something real and relatable, and hopefully give you a bit of comfort along the way. If there’s anything I hope you walk away with, it’s the reminder that being unapologetically yourself is more than enough, and nobody out here has everything figured out.
So without further ado, here are five things about me:
My full name is Charlotte Rivera, as you might have guessed from the header of this page. I’m married to my wonderful husband, Jose—we’ve been married for two and a half years (Eeep! Still newlyweds!!). We don’t have children yet, but we do have a very large fur baby: our Alaskan Malamute, Hartley—Hart, for short—which is most likely how I’ll refer to him moving forward. We live in the Greater Central Florida area, and although Orlando isn’t where either of us grew up, it’s the sunny place we now call home!
I am one out of ten women diagnosed with PCOS—Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I received my diagnosis about three years ago, and I’ve been on a journey toward healing ever since. And let me tell you… a journey is exactly what it has been. Your girl has tried just about everything in a short amount of time, but one thing that grounds me is taking it day by day and nourishing my body the way she deserves. PCOS is chronic, and it also brings bouts of anxiety and depression—things I’ve always lived with, but PCOS loves to intensify. I’m learning to be soft and gentle with myself through it all. We’re all trying our best out here, aren’t we?
In my free time, I love trying new recipes, going to coffee shops, and window shopping (okay… sometimes actual shopping) at HomeGoods, Target, Marshalls, and all the usual suspects. If it has a price tag, I’m there—even if I don’t buy anything! I also love visiting the Disney parks just to putz around. Fun fact: I was a Cast Member from 2016–2019 as a PhotoPass Photographer in EPCOT, so walking through my old stomping grounds always brings me joy. And really… who doesn’t love a little Disney magic every now and then?
My passion has always been in artistry—ever since I was a little girl. Creating just comes naturally to me, and I genuinely love it. Whether it’s photography, crafting, calligraphy, or anything in between, I’m simply drawn to creativity. I studied Digital Arts and Design at Full Sail University (and no, I am not a snooty alumna), and it remains one of the best seasons of my life. Imagine being surrounded by people who share your same niche passion, bouncing ideas around, and making cool things together. Ugh! What a time to be alive. So if you see some random doodles here and there on the blog… I can’t help myself!
And lastly, some more fun and mundane things about me: My favorite color is pink. I adore French fries, though my favorite food overall is definitely Italian. I’ll say yes to an iced coffee any day of the week and at basically any hour (thank goodness for decaf!). I will always choose comfort over style, though I love blending the two—leggings, kicks, and a flannel? Cute and cozy. I’m a homemaker through and through; give me a space and I’ll turn it into a home. I have a massive sweet tooth and could eat treats endlessly. And finally… I am a girls’ girl. We gals have to stick together!
If you’ve made it this far, thank you—really. I hope this space brings you comfort, inspiration, and that gentle reminder we all need from time to time: you are doing better than you think. I’m so excited for what’s to come, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey.
Softly, sincerely,
Charlotte <3
