If you would have asked me a year ago if I would ever consider going social media free, I would have made every excuse in the book on why I couldn’t do it. I mean, I knew I could, but I felt like I had all these other obligations that
The Benefits Of Screen-Free Time
If you’re like me, you’re probably glued to some sort of screen all day, every day, whether it’s from work or just “relaxing” during the day by scrolling through social media, it came make it hard to take a step back and allow yourself some screen-free time. I recently made
The Monster Inside – Anxiety and Depression
Hello friends, It’s been a while since I last came out about my anxiety and depression. I wish I could tell you that I’ve gone to the doctor and gotten the help that I needed. But unfortunately, that’s not what’s happened. Anxiety and depression: 1 Jessica: 0 In my defense,
Anxiety And Depression
I’m writing here to hold myself accountable because, to be honest, I need all the help I can get. I’ve been battling with anxiety and depression for some time now. You see, for as long as I can remember I’ve always been anxious. I remember when I was a child
Thirty Before Thirty
A little over a month ago I turned 29. I don’t even feel like I’m 29. Somedays I feel like I’m 19 still and other days I feel like I’m 59. But having the reality hit that I’m going to be 30 in less than a year has made me
My Word of the Year 2017
Instead of doing resolutions, a lot of people are choosing a word of the year to focus on for the upcoming year. I decided I wanted to jump on the bandwagon because why not? Well, in thinking of a word, I wanted a word that was as unique as I am.
I Know, It’s Been A While.
It’s been a while! Life’s been crazy since my last post. We’ve had some changes happen in our lives (but mostly mine) that’s kept us pretty busy. Most importantly Marvel turned 1! I can’t believe I now have a toddler! She’s not quite walking yet. She decides to take steps
What Losing The Gerber Baby Contest Taught Me
When parents enter their kid into a cutest baby contest like the Gerber Baby Photo Contest, they’re filled with the hopes and dreams of winning that top prize! Because why wouldn’t they win? Their child is in fact the cutest! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner, and every year thousands
When Celebrities Pass Away
I woke up this morning and went to check what was new on Facebook, like I do every morning and the first thing I saw was that Alan Rickman had passed away. Of course my first thought was “this must be a hoax” since those are so frequent nowadays. But
New Year’s Resolutions 2016
Looking back at my resolutions from last year which were supposed to be full proof, I have to say I’m a little disappointed in myself. I actually forgot what they were until I looked at them just barely. I’m not disappointed that I didn’t accomplish any of them though, because