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100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on 100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down
100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down

Let's talk about defining your perfect life - regardless of hurdles. Because a wise mentor once told me, "build the well before you need the water."

Create, Life

How to Make ‘Working From Home’ Work FOR You

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on How to Make ‘Working From Home’ Work FOR You
How to Make ‘Working From Home’ Work FOR You

Due to the current events, many people find themselves suddenly working from home for the first time in their lives. The transition is not a simple one. Working from home can sound peachy-keen on paper, but along with the pros come a whole new and perhaps unexpected set of challenges.

Life

Lately,

April 21, 2020April 22, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Lately,
Lately,

I'm writing from the the place we are newly calling home - a far cry from the 'luxury apartment' we paid a premium for in our downtown area.

Faith, Life

Seeking Peace at Home

March 14, 2020April 22, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Seeking Peace at Home
Seeking Peace at Home

Some of us are suddenly finding ourselves with a lot more time on our hands than we expected. But for certain, we’re all in this together!

Faith, Life

The View From The Valley

March 13, 2020by thenextjenLeave a Comment on The View From The Valley
The View From The Valley

When you're in the trenches, all you want to do is catch a glimpse the top of the mountain. So what do you do when the peak is nowhere in sight?

Faith, Life

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.

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.

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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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