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Author: thenextjen

Hello there! I'm a twenty-something corporate girl who loves writing, traveling, fashion, and trying new things. While I spend a lot of time doing *business stuff*, I do love to dip my toe into all sorts of other subjects. Come read and see what's happening around here!
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Dealing With Uncertainty

March 11, 2020April 22, 2020by thenextjen1 Comment on Dealing With Uncertainty
Dealing With Uncertainty

It sneaks up on all of us. Life takes a swing - sometimes you duck, sometimes you get hit. Sometimes you get hit twice.

Life

Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned

March 9, 2020by thenextjen2 Comments on Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned
Mid-Twenties: Lessons Learned

I'm a woman in her mid-twenties and I definitely don't know it all. In fact, it feels like I thought I knew MUCH more about life ten years ago, than I do today! Isn't it funny how ignorance is bliss?

Faith, Life, Uncategorized

Achieving What Feels Impossible

March 7, 2020May 26, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Achieving What Feels Impossible
Achieving What Feels Impossible

A little inspiration to find the strength to overcome your Grand Canyon-sized problem and come out the other side a better person.

Love, Travel, Uncategorized

An Engagement in Dublin

October 11, 2019October 15, 2019by thenextjen1 Comment on An Engagement in Dublin
An Engagement in Dublin

Ireland is so far away from my home in the dry and breezy beaches of southern California. But since my first visit in 2016, it has always felt like a home-away-from home.

Community, Uncategorized

Dakil ‘Out of Nowhere’ Review: #NeverTrustAScorpio (except me!)

March 15, 2019October 11, 2019by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Dakil ‘Out of Nowhere’ Review: #NeverTrustAScorpio (except me!)
Dakil ‘Out of Nowhere’ Review: #NeverTrustAScorpio (except me!)

Hailing originally from Southern California and now taking the world by a storm in Spain, Dakil has leapt on the scene with his debut album Out of Nowhere.

Life

Welcome back, again.

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Welcome back, again.
Welcome back, again.

Hello, world! I update this blog on the eve's eve of my 25th birthday - over a year since my last post. It's amazing how much can change over 365 days, is it not?

Life, Uncategorized

Thoughts from a dormant blogger.

March 11, 2018by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Thoughts from a dormant blogger.
Thoughts from a dormant blogger.

Life has changed. A lot.

Life, Uncategorized

The Art of Dealing With Difficult People

September 12, 2016October 15, 2019by thenextjenLeave a Comment on The Art of Dealing With Difficult People
The Art of Dealing With Difficult People

Here are five ways we irritate, dishearten, and upset one another as human beings. Let's figure out how we can cope with them - and change our own ways.

Life, Uncategorized

I Want Progress, Not Perfection

February 23, 2016October 18, 2019by thenextjen2 Comments on I Want Progress, Not Perfection
I Want Progress, Not Perfection

Progress. Not Perfection. That's what really matters.

Faith, Life, Love

Kind People Are My Kind of People

June 14, 2015October 15, 2019by thenextjen1 Comment on Kind People Are My Kind of People
Kind People Are My Kind of People

Kindness is underrated. The effect random acts of kindness have on strangers are a profound demonstration of that.

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hi, i’m jen!

I’m a twenty-something year old bookworm who is always seeking new experiences. My day job consists of numbers, budgets, & spreadsheets… but my free time is dedicated to writing, traveling, and wandering Google Earth – planning future adventures. Here I’ll share amazing lessons I’ve been taught by people from all walks of life and a little slice of escape for all of us dreamers.

Remember, it’s never too late to change your destiny.

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From Me To You

From Me To You

By From Me To You

66 pages, published 1/25/2015

Society constantly sends us messages on beauty, relationships, careers, and life choices. With all the pressure on women to live up to media standards, we're left asking, "Can you really have it all?" Join youth mentors and good friends, Candice Henry and Jennifer Joslyn, as they discuss what it means to be young women who follow God's call of leadership in their lives. Candice, a former pageant winner, and Jenni, a former model and actress,…
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