Dear Michael,

I'm making this blog for you, Applehead. I have so many things that I want to share with you. As a fan. As a friend. Keep flying high. Love, Alyssa

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Minnesota, you were good to me this week. Sad about it, but I must be going now. Until next time. #WhoNeedsFilters (at White Bear Lake)

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I wished him a happy birthday three days too early so now he gets his own Instagram post to make up for it. Happy birthday, Zack. Let's celebrate the next time we're in the same vicinity. Love you long time, dude.

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Enjoying this recharge week in Minnesota so much that I almost forgot to snap an artsy pic feat. new shoes that I finally caved in and bought. #WhiteBearLake (at White Bear Lake)

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We love us a good 4th parade, so we went to two. Happy birthday, America. (at Apple Valley Senior High School)

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26 years ago, Mom put on a long sleeve wedding dress on probably the hottest day in the history of the universe and said her "I Do's" to Dad. Thanks for powering through the heat, guys. I owe my life to that. Happy anniversary, you crazy cats. ❤️

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Last week was four years since you left. Last night, however, was four years since I officially got to say goodbye. Not the best day ever. Just feeling really reminiscent lately. I promise this is the last one for a while. Miss you, Guapo.

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Snapchat told me that today was #NationalBrothersDay? Cool. #WereGettingBetterAtThis (at Luther Memorial Church)

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I just remember this day, one year ago, being a really good day. #BlessedByBeyonce #FormationWorldTourMinneapolis (at TCF Bank Stadium)

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It's Monday and I don't get to go to WERQ. 😭😭 Super thankful to this beautiful group of gals in Iowa City for giving me a place to dance my stress away for a couple hours every week. Believe me, the mental breakdowns probably would've tripled if it weren't for Catie's class. I miss the heck out of you guys already, but ya girl is looking to get certified and get her own Beyoncé troupe together. Love youuuuuuuu. 😍 (at Campus Recreation & Wellness Center)

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#tbt to that time I didn't eat breakfast and there were 20+ rows of people still to be recognized individually with their degrees before me. #ShouldvePackedALunch #UIGrad17

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For everything that you do for us, and everything that you'll do for us in the future. For all of the unconditional love (that sometimes isn't deserved). Thanks Mom. Happy Mother's Day, you beautiful woman.

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When your ceremony is at 9:00 AM with an 8:15 AM call time, breakfast was the last thing on your mind while getting ready, and there's still 18 rows of graduates to individually recognize before it's your turn...

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Season 17, Episode 5.13: The One Where She (Finally) Graduates. 🎓 #UIGrad17 (at Iowa Old Capitol Building)

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Season 17, Episode 5.13: The One Where She (Finally) Graduates 🎓 (at Iowa Old Capitol Building)

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They may have driven me crazy some (most) days, but I would rather they do it than me do it by myself. Just wrapped with two more kiddos that will have my heart for the rest of ever. ❤️ (at Wilson's Orchard)