jenlee
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Why I’m not afraid of being single
First of all, before I dive into the topic of my dating life, I must pre-cursor with: I am completely and utterly full of joy in every aspect of my life. My career, my education (on-going), my family, my friends, and my faith. Everything literally feels like a dream. Needless to say, I have zero… Read more
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Three strikes, you’re out
After my last post, things took a drastic turn for the worse. I won’t lie, I was totally smitten with this Doctor moving to Boston. I am not sure if it was Harvard, or all the punny jokes, but he swept me off my feet. Unfortunately, as I was developing feelings for someone who was… Read more
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Reality of Teaching
“I ain’t writin’ nuttin’” Says my student to her blank paper If I don’t end up pushing She will be set up for failure It’s up to me to have the right mindset I have to demand success It may seem like a threat But without, there will only be unrest It’s up to us… Read more
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Growth comes from discomfort
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re likely aware of the many protests occurring in order to bring about changes in regards to how people of color (POC) are treated. This is not a new fight, it’s actually been going on for hundreds of years. The hate crimes/ police brutality are not new either,… Read more
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The impact of Covid-19 on students
As we finish up week 9(?) of e-learning and get closer to the end of the school year, I felt compelled to write about how Covid-19 is changing our students, both young and older. As both an Instructional Assistant for preschoolers and a tutor for middle and high schoolers, I’ve been able to stay connected…The… Read more
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Growing in emotional maturity
For the longest time, I was looking for love in all the wrong places. In college, I was holding my breath waiting for my boyfriend to trust me. Once he didn’t trust me, there was no relationship. I just kept pressing forward only to make things even harder and more painful when I finally walked… Read more
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Positive mindset and manifestations
Please note: I am 100 percent aware that things could be worse. I am not here to say anything negative about anyone, as I do not know everything they’re going through and so trying my best to see things with grace and love despite the hardships I am experiencing. Three months ago I finally woke up… Read more
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Moving on from disappointment
If you’ve been reading my posts, you’ve likely noticed a trend of me writing about heartbreak and hard situations that have shaped me into the person I am today. Ever since going through my divorce, I have been on the defense with every person I meet. I settled just for the wrong attention after my… Read more
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My testimony (warning: TLDR)
Today I’m going to share my story. A lot of you may know my story, but most of you likely have only heard the highlights. The truth is not pretty and very real. I’ve joked a few times that my life could be a soap opera, or a tele nueva if you will. I’ve been… Read more
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Motherhood has broken my heart
I’m forever changed and always grateful for it. This is a growth opportunity, but one I didn’t see coming when I found out I was pregnant in September of 2018. See, I had lost my way. I was trying to pave my own path, only to be shown once again that my plan wasn’t written… Read more
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