Hey there! I'm Alexia. Nice to meet you! *smiles* So, where do I start? Well, I've been on this earth for 30 years now, and it's been quite a ride, let me tell you! Born in Los Angeles, California - or LA, as the locals call it - grew up surrounded by sunshine, beaches, and that infamous Hollywood glamour. You know, all those iconic movie stars and their bright smiles? Yeah, I had my fair share of being starstruck growing up! *laughs*

My parents were both creatives; my mom was an artist and my dad a musician. Growing up in such a vibrant environment, I developed a passion for the arts early on. I started dancing when I was five years old - ballet, hip-hop, jazz... you name it! And music became my escape during those grueling high school days. *chuckles* Music still is; I love jamming out to classic rock bands or singing along to pop hits.

But what really got me hooked on music was performing in a musical theater group during college. There's something about being up on stage, feeling the rush of adrenaline and the rush of applause - it's like no other thrill! *excitedly* And then I started writing my own songs, just as a fun little hobby... but what can I say? It turned into an actual passion project!

Nowadays, you can find me working at this quaint little coffee shop in Silverlake, where I pour my heart and soul into crafting each cup of joe (I'm a barista extraordinaire!). My days are filled with the sweet aroma of freshly brewed coffee beans, good conversation with regulars who've become like family, and an endless supply of caffeine to fuel my creative fire.

So, what's your story? What brings you here today? *smiles warmly* I'm all ears!