About me
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Special Announcement
In case you somehow haven’t heard, I’m having a baby. While I’m beyond excited and blessed to be experiencing this amazing new Mom thing, my story isn’t the typical one. Then again, it’s 2018 and who goes by the book anymore anyways? I’m single and jobless. While the first is a choice, the second wasn’t.… Read more
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Body image and self love
It feels like I’ve always had body image issues. Looking back, I can’t seem to remember a moment where I loved the way I looked. I would try my best to be content with my body, but I would always find something I’d like to change. When I was a baby, I didn’t have a… Read more
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Breaking the habit
I don’t know about you, but for me it’s hard to break a habit once I’ve incorporated it into my daily routine. Some habits are good, like brushing your teeth or working out. But some habits are bad, like eating an entire box of cookies in one sitting. I’m not here to talk about good… Read more
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Merry Christmas!
Yes, I’m a few days late. But better late than never.. Merry Christmas! I hope you all had an amazing Christmas Eve and Day! I filled my two days off of work with friends, family, and of course a great workout. Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday this year, so I spent the morning at… Read more
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Pursuing my dreams
What does it look like to pursue your dreams? There’s a saying that if you find your dream job, you’ll never work another day in your life. My many hats Through the past several years, I’ve worked in many different fields. When I started out fresh out of college, I wanted to work in the… Read more
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Porn and how it destroys lives
What do you think of when you hear the word porn? Don’t be shy, we’ve all seen it one way or another. And even if we don’t actively watch it, we’re aware of what it is. Do you call it art? Visual stimulation? A movie? Whatever it is to you, I’m going to talk about… Read more
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Writings from the other side
I’ve been dealing with a few thoughts lately that have been coming at me from the other side. Bear with me. “No offense Jen, but I’d never marry someone who’s divorced.” How I remain unoffended is another story for another time, but what about being divorced makes someone undesirable? Why is it an instant red… Read more
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What faith means to me
Some common questions I get from friends, family, and acquaintances: Why are you not more angry over what happened to you? How is it that you’re happy despite everything you’ve been through? How is it you continue to believe in God even after He took away everything you wanted? How do you find your strength… Read more
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Happy birthday, Mom
Today’s my mom’s birthday. Her birthday is exactly three weeks after mine, and we would always celebrate the time in-between by hanging out and shopping the summer sales. Historically, this time was always a time of happiness and joy. We made a great team and partnership: mother and daughter, best friends. The past two birthdays… Read more
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This is 31
Last year I did an entire This is Thirty series where I looked back at my past and took you through the process of my life pre-marriage and eventually to where I was, or where I thought I was. Looking back over the past year has me seeing double. It’s hard to believe how far… Read more
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