HI THERE!

Have we met?

If you’re new here or you’ve been quietly vibing since day one.. hiiiii 👋🏾
I realized I never gave this newsletter a proper intro, so let’s fix that.

I’m Larissa, author of Rissa’s Diary. This space is basically me figuring out life in my 20s in real time; the identity shifts, the culture we consume, making money, the little wins, the big feelings, all of it.

I talk about stuff like:

• What it feels like to build a life from scratch, one choice (and occasional meltdown) at a time

• Navigating career paths; figuring out what I want, what I’m good at, and how to turn that into something meaningful (and sustainable)

• My journey with money; Trying to make it, manage it, understand it, and make peace with how much it shapes adulthood

• And of course, as a girl that loves the good things of life, the beauty and lifestyle moments that color everything — the outfits that shift my mood, the skincare that feels like therapy, the small rituals that help me feel a little more put-together than I actually am.

Basically: identity × finances × growing up + a dash of glam
I’m sharing what I’m noticing as I figure things out, and hoping we can learn from each other along the way, swapping tips and insights to make this adulting thing a bit easier.

If you’re new here, welcome! (again) I’m happy you found this corner of the internet.
If you’ve been here for a while… thank you for riding with me <3

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Now, let’s all meet each other

For me this Friday, It’s looking like homemade popcorn, watching something good (need recommendations please! I love K-drama, but I’ve already seen Dear X), and then I’ll plan videos for TikTok later at night.

How about you? Please introduce yourself, share a fun fact, and spill your Friday plans!✨