March 2026: Be the Upgrade to Someone’s Day

Bee Alignay

Some people do not need a spotlight to make an impact. They simply show up, smile, and create spaces that feel good to be in. Bee Alignay is that type of person. 

If you have spent time at Plumeria, you have likely felt her warm energy. Not the scripted or transactional kind—the genuine kind. The kind of energy that makes you feel seen the moment you walk through the door. 

Bee’s presence is the kind that makes a neighborhood feel like home. As a local business owner, she is part of the heartbeat of University Heights. She represents what makes small communities special: familiar faces, real conversations, and a welcoming, genuine smile. 

Upgrading someone’s day does not require a grand gesture. Often, it is the small things that matter most like holding a door, remembering a name, or offering encouragement. It can mean stopping to chat when it would be easier to rush past. In a world that can feel heavy, those small moments of light truly matter. 

That is what this column is about: recognizing the people who quietly make University Heights better. 

Each month, one nominee will receive a complimentary exam and adjustment at UPGRADE Chiropractic as a thank you for the impact they make in our community. This month, it’s our pleasure to award Bee for her warmth and positivity. 

Now it’s your turn. Nominate someone who lives or works in University Heights and makes a positive impact on the people around them. 

We have one community. UPGRADE it.