*Reader's Note* This post will be available on the "About Me" link as I continue to write. Figured it would be a great first post though. :) 

Life has dealt me quite the hand. I'm nearly 27, yet many days I feel I've already lived the life of a 40-something year old.

I've loved, I've lost-- now I'm finally living.

Born and raised in Chicago, spent my adolescence in West Michigan where I continue to reside while crossing off the days in my Kate Spade planner waiting for my big move to, wait for it: New York City.  I have plenty of social networks, guest blogs, and websites across the web for work projects and ventures but I wanted a place where I could personally blog and have a social "hub" with everything going on as we head into 2015. It's about to be quite the ride, so buckle up. 

If you're looking for a summary of Hope Alcocer in 140 characters or less you may want to head over and read my Instagram or Twitter bio, I know you're busy. 

Otherwise, let me introduce myself: I'm Hope. Please don't mistake my name for Faith, or Grace, or Greed or one of the other virtues. Also if you're looking to use my name as some sort of pun to ask me out or sleep with me, please note those plots have already been attempted and shot down immediately. I was given this name when I was born (no shit) -- the same time my dad was sick with leukemia. They had "hope" during that difficult time. Mom and Dad had "hope" he'd make it and see his baby girl grow up. God had better things planned for him though, like watching his only daughter grow up from a front row seat up there in heaven. Until it's my turn to chill up there with him, I try every single day to make him proud by giving life and love 100% every chance I get.

I'm a big believer in the power of positivity and greeting each day like it's your last. Ten years ago, I had a freak incident which left me with brain damage and a mile-high list of health issues that effected so much more than just my physical being. When doctors told me I'd never fully recover and they couldn't offer to me, I decided it was time to take control of my life and heal from the inside out through the power of positive thinking, speaking, and healthy living. I stand before you today (actually I'm sitting on a bar stool but you get it) as changed person from head to toe and completely recovered. I beat so many odds, proved them all wrong, and I'm living life to the fullest.

I absolutely love life. It's beautiful, simply beautiful. 

I've spent the last five years as an independent contractor + entrepreneur running my own media firm working on projects in the areas of things such as: writing, event planning, social media, promotions, public relations, and marketing. My clients + projects were in the fashion, wedding, and lifestyle industries for the majority of my career, however the last two years I have been transitioning over more into the entertainment industry.  My "office" is whatever coffee shop I decide to make home for the day. I love my job, and I consider it a privilege to be able to do what I do every single day all while enjoying it AND getting paid for it. I'm blessed. So incredibly blessed. 

Speaking of blessed, I think my greatest blessing would have to be my family. I have them to thank for the woman I am today. They're my rock, my everything, and I am privileged to have been born into this beautiful family. You'll get to know my family more and more as I write the happenings + adventures our family of five has. I'm still waiting for E! or ABC Family to approach us about a reality TV series or something. We're quite the bunch. 

On my "off" time, you'll find me getting ready to release my first fictional novel, Where Hope Lies this year, studying as I attempt finish my fitness and nutrition trainer certification, and putting my wedding/event planning certification (and failed love life) to good use by getting my bridal consulting venture in front of a national bridal audience. Please keep in mind this all being done with a continual stream of music playing and another pot of coffee brewing all the while. 

So...Welcome, my darlings. I'm glad you're here. I'll be writing on my daily musings, recipes, ideas, and milestones on this beautiful journey we call the year of 2015. 

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