Daily Musings with Allysia

In this episode, I discuss my process for landing on a major after four full semesters of feeling rather wishy-washy about what I'd pursue. I also discuss what philosophy holds for me, and why I enjoy it, while linking it to my love of music and the ultimate quest for truth. Or something like that. Thanks for listening!

Today's podcast explores a journal prompt about what one's ideal life might be, and the arguments for (and against) using it. The prompt was from Susan Wise Bauer. Hope you enjoy this discussion!

This episode also exists as a video:

https://youtu.be/rNjUbVgwYfE

And be sure to check out the blog:

allyvb.com

This week's episode is about anxiety, a personal anecdote of a recently-developed phobia, exposure therapy/systematic desensitization, and steps I'm taking to ease the anxious burden of life. Thanks, as always, for listening. If you'd like to read the associated blog post, which includes a few reference links, visit here:

https://allyvb.com/2023/02/21/anxiety/

Much love,

-Allysia

In this episode, I explore the idea of craving roots as I get older, tying it in to my current obsession with the idea of planting apple trees (and all kinds of other fruit trees and shrubs, for that matter). I tend to think more in terms of forevers than I used to. Thanks for joining me today!

This episode also exists as a video!

https://youtu.be/i1SE5PjdbAQ

This year, I read less books because I spent so much time doing university reading. In actuality, I probably read the same, or more, as I usually do. In total, I read 28 books in 2022, and I have four favourites to share with you. For more details, check out the episode and/or the blog post: https://allyvb.com/2023/01/26/the-best-books-i-read-in-2022/

This episode also exists as a YouTube video! https://youtu.be/mACpRgN49pM

It's time to talk about my first year of university! In this episode, I explore my successes and share some advice - with the caveat that I'm not the best or brightest, and that my school is also not ivy-league level. As such, I'm probably not qualified to give advice in this arena. But I'm going to anyway! :)

Here's the blog post: https://allyvb.com/2023/01/17/what-i-learned-from-one-full-year-as-a-university-student/

And here's the YouTube video version of this on my Allysia Marie channel: https://youtu.be/bwE3k7_TTPI

Suffering is a part of being human. By turning away from it, opting only for what's positive, do we then become less human?  Thanks so much for hanging out with me. It's deeply appreciated, as always.  

-A

Visit the blog -- https://allyvb.com/blog/

Check out the videos -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHONTStDH5RxMUqZ8NESA

I wrote one paper, and now I'm an expert! (Joking, of course.) In today's episode, I share the trials and tribulations - and inspirations! - of writing my first humanities paper. I received a pretty good mark, and though I'm an absolute amateur when it comes to writing college papers, I hope you'll get something useful from this podcast. :)

Visit the blog -- https://allyvb.com/blog/

Check out the videos -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHONTStDH5RxMUqZ8NESA

Hey all! Today's episode is a recount of my "30 days of socializing" experiment from July. I set out to hang with someone (or someones) every day in July, to see if I could reclaim some of the supposed joy I had as a teenager, back in the early 2000s when social media didn't exist and hanging out was just a normal part of each day.

-A

Visit the blog -- https://allyvb.com/blog/

Check out the videos -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHONTStDH5RxMUqZ8NESA

Here is the life update as alluded to yesterday!

My plan is to post over the next few weeks on a regular basis, and then decide from there on the next steps. I will be doing a hybrid approach of videos and podcasts (all episodes will be posted on the podcast, but not all podcast episodes will be videos).  

Visit the blog -- https://allyvb.com/blog/

Check out the videos -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYHONTStDH5RxMUqZ8NESA

Hey all! It has been a minute. Today's episode was inspired by an evening walk and yoga session, but fear not - this episode is not about exercise. It is about happiness! Or, the thing that seems to be a more worthwhile pursuit...awakeness. (awareness? aliveness?)

Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode where I share what I've been up to these months! 

-Allysia

In today's episode, I discuss one new goal for the spring quarter (Q2). It's simple, probably obvious, but enormously satisfying - take the evenings off! Put the work (or schoolwork) away and just enjoy life. What a concept, right? :) 

Catch me on allyvb.com.

After two long years, I released my second album under The Criminal Kid. It's been over a decade since TCK's first album. Unsurprisingly, this one is a departure - in no small part because it's a solo effort as opposed to a full band thing (though I collaborated with talented musicians.) 

You can find information on the album here (including where to stream/purchase it):

https://thecriminalkid.com/dear-disaster-album

Thanks for listening!

In the first interview I've ever done on this channel, I have a conversation with my long-time friend and fellow entrepreneur David Roman. He runs Roman Empire Studios, where he does all kinds of audio projects for people, including mastering the tracks on my upcoming album. He's also a great musician and producer! Check out his project Femme Fragile and new single "Bitter": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_w6P9AP5ho  

This episode is part of a longer conversation, which you can check out over on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjUGPhstpT8  

The track we mention collaborating on many years ago (Sleep in the Ocean) can be found here: https://davidroman.bandcamp.com/track/sleep-in-the-ocean

In today's episode, I share some updates on how university is going for me, and reflect on my previous challenges with school (notably, how terribly I did in high school). I share some tips for how to manage myriad responsibilities, and how to be a good student on top of it all. Enjoy!

www.allyvb.com

Today's episode is a life update over on my PianoTV channel. The Criminal Kid music video for All Your Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCoEzU53V-U  To stay up-to-date, sign up for my mailing list over at http://pianotv.net/.

In today's episode, I talk about my experience with waking up at 5am for the last two months. Enjoy!  

https://www.youtube.com/c/allysiamarie 

My personal website: https://allyvb.com 

Visit me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/allysiaface and https://www.instagram.com/thecriminalkidmusic

"Persephone" music video by The Criminal Kid: https://youtu.be/qpuvf5yX-EY  

"Persephone" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4blmJ3nc6eTDMNuZvZfl5a  

TCK on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecriminalkidmusic/

In today's episode, I muse on the idea of truth, and the most reliable method to uncover it. How do you know if you, or your group, holds a false belief? 

Enjoy, and happy holidays! 

I've been working on my own music lately - specifically the part about getting it out into the world. Here are 10 things I've been working on (or want to work on) in this process. Enjoy!

Follow me on Spotify to be notified when I release new music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/2r7pS4I5hmUlVOon82Kzwp?si=uLz8tJskT3Km_QVWwASyHg

TCK on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecriminalkidmusic/

TCK on YouTube: http://youtube.com/thecriminalkidcanada

Link mentioned in video: release.cdbaby.com (album timeline generator)

How do you find peace as an artist? When being an artist is your nature, and an artist's nature is akin to a storm, how does the storm find peace while still being true to its stormy nature? Or maybe, as always, the metaphors I live by are broken.