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The Rough Draft
“Learn from your past, but don’t dwell on it.”
My birthday is literally 10 days away. Whoop whoop! Although my twenties were a blast, I’ve decided that I didn’t want to bring any of the baggage from the previous years into my 30’s. To prevent this from happening, I’ve decided to spend the remaining days of my twenties doing a lot of self reflecting.
Many of us spend more time pointing the…
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Believe and Recieve
“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”
Do you remember the time when Jesus cursed the fig tree? One day, Jesus was returning to Jerusalem with his disciples. Jesus came across a fig tree beside the road. Hungry, He went over to see if there were any figs on the tree, but He saw that there were only leaves instead. Jesus then said to the tree, “May you never…
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98 days down, forever to go❤️
98 days down, forever to go❤️
“True Love isn’t found, it’s built.”
Hey sisters, I’m back as a happily married woman! My husband and I have been married for 98 days now. Time flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? Listen sis, God is so good!
My husband and I got married on April 14, 2018. We had a small, intimate ceremony and we couldn’t be more happy with our decision. I wanted to share my thoughts on marriage now…
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I Trust You
“We trust in Him by having faith. We have faith because we believe.”
Trusting God is a daily decision. If we’re being honest here, it’s often times a moment-to-moment decision. I know that trusting the unforeseen isn’t always the easiest decision to make, especially when the world as we know it appears to be in shambles. As believers we must not forget that, “We live by what we believe, not…
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“You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.” Song of Songs 4:7 NLT
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The renewing of your mind is a daily task. One way we do so is by thinking of things that are true, excellent, and worthy of praise. Text @jessiin to 81010 for daily inspiration sent straight to your smartphone. Peace & love❤️
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The Comparison Game
“If you’re busy working on your own grass, you won’t have the time to notice if anyone else’s is greener.”
In today’s world it’s very easy to find yourself playing the comparison game. Especially with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram being at the touch of your finger tips. With Social Media, you have a front row seat to many glamorous weddings (even royal weddings), gender reveals,…
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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength! You can too!
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When filling out job applications do I now select “Yes, I been to prison”? • • • #JessiTravels #JessiInspires #BayWithBae #JessiJPG #Photographer #RVAPhotographer #Photography #Canon #Inspiration #Inspire #Lifestyle #Blogger #RVABlogger #DMVBlogger #PghBlogger #WomenBloggers #TravelBlogger #Travel #California #SanFrancisco #Oakland #BayArea #AlcatrazIsland #Alcatraz #AlcatrazPenitentiary #Aesthetic #History #Historic #RAW #Unedited (at Alcatraz Federal Prison)
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Remember, it’s a marathon not a sprint. Don’t be so hard on yourself. • • • #JessiInspires #Dream #Inspiration #Inspire #Faith #Christian #Pray #Goals #Believe #Joy #Trust #Process #Hope #Encouragement #Wisdom #Trust #Process #Anointed #Approved #Growth #Lifestyle #Quotes #Motivation #Blogger #RVABlogger #DMVBlogger #PGHBlogger
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My husband and I recently spent 5 days in the Bay Area. We were blessed to be able to explore both Oakland and San Francisco. We had the time of our lives! I wanted to share a few places we were able to visit in San Francisco. All of the places mentioned are equally awesome and pretty affordable, if not completely free!
1. The Museum of Ice Cream is an ice cream and candy lover’s dream! At the MOIC you will find brightly colored ice cream and candy themed exhibits. It reminded me of a pink version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory with mint rooms, unicorns, and a pool of sprinkles! It definitely brought out the kid in me and awakened my imagination. Photography is encouraged so be sure to bring your camera and have a blast!
2. In 1992 six San Francisco residents created the Clarion Alley Mural Project. Here you will find a 560 ft long Alley full of brightly colored murals with powerful and expressive messages attached to them. Clarion Alley is the second most popular muraled alleyway in the Mission District. It is located off of Valencia Street between 17th and 18th streets. To learn more and support CAMP’s mission, visit clarionalleymuralproject.org
3. Mosaic Steps/16 Ave. Tiled Stairs are a unique, multi-colored tiled community project located at the corner of 16th Street and Moraga Street. You can see the entire tile design when standing at the bottom of the stairs. Be sure to climb to the top where you’ll find a beautiful view of the city.
4. Catch a ferry to the one and only Alcatraz island and Penitentiary home of some of the most notorious criminals in history such as Al Capone (“Scarface”), Robert Stroud (“Birdman of Alcatraz”), George Celino Barnes (“Machine Gun Kelly”), and Alvin Francis Karpavicz (“Creepy Karpis”). You are able to tour the cell house at your own pace where you’ll hear the award-winning audio presentation “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cell House Tour”. You will be able to hear stories from former inmates, stand inside inmate cells and solitary confinement, visit the Warden’s office, and more. You are pretty much free to roam the island aside from a few restricted areas.
5. Pier 39 is a great place for family fun and shopping. It’s pretty much a two-level outdoor mall on the pier. There are plenty of souvenir shops and many restaurants to choose from. You’ll also find live music, a merry go round, and sea lions laying out on floating wooden panels!
6. Some of you may recognize these stunning Painted Ladies from the opening credits of the TV show Full House and sequel Fuller House. You can find this row of Victorian houses also known as “Postcard Row” at 710-720 Steiner Street.
Be sure to also check out Alamo Square Park located across the street. This is the perfect place to have a picnic offering a phenomenal view of the San Francisco skyline!
7. Lombard Street is one of the most crooked streets in the world. At the top of Lombard Street, you will find amazing views of the bay and city. You are able to walk or drive down this steep, curvy, red brick hill. My husband and I did both! You will also find some of the most unique homes and flower gardens on Lombard Street.
8. Relax in awe and catch a beautiful sunset at Bakers Beach. You’ll witness some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a great place to relax in the incredibly soft sand and enjoy the sounds of the ocean.
On the way to Bakers Beach, you will find some of the most breathtaking views of the Bay, mountains, and greenery. My husband and I were completely mind blown.
9. The Japanese Tea Garden is located in the center of Golden Gate Park. It is full of color, maple trees, flowers, rock gardens, a moon bridge, and sculptures influenced by Buddhist and Shinto religious beliefs. This calming landscape is the perfect place to relax.
10. The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark representing San Francisco. I still cannot believe that I was able to see this bridge in person. My husband and I drove across it while on our way to Baker Beach (we made a wrong turn) Let’s just say it was the best wrong turn ever made, lol. The views from the bridge were simply breathtaking. We didn’t have the chance to walk across it although, I plan on doing so next time.
I really enjoyed my time exploring San Franciso and Oakland. Both cities are uniquely beautiful offering incredible views, cultural diversity, and delicious food. The weather was beautiful averaging 70 degrees during the day. The people were welcoming and carefree. We definitely plan on making our way back to the Bay Area in the near future!
What are some places you are dying to visit? Share below!
Peace and love,
Jessi
10 Places You Must Visit in San Francisco My husband and I recently spent 5 days in the Bay Area. We were blessed to be able to explore both Oakland and San Francisco.
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Black women and natural hair.
I recently started wearing my hair in its natural state. No weave, no relaxers, no chemicals to alter my natural curl pattern. January 2014 was the first time ever since I was about 13 years old that I wore my natural hair in its natural state (no hot combs, relaxers nor weave). Ever since I was 13 years old in 8th grade I hated my natural hair. I remember I gotten my first relaxer in 8th grade after I begged my mother repeatedly to please allow me to get a relaxer. After months of begging, my mom let me get a relaxer. I visioned long, flowing, shiny, silky hair. I was excited. My mom’s best friend Ms. Robin relaxed my hair in her dining room. After minutes of a burning sensation she took me to the basement to wash my hair. I remember touching my hair and feeling my scalp. My hair was so thin and bone straight. My scalp was sore but my hair was straight so I was satisfied. This went on for years until I was able to do my own relaxers. As months and years went on my hair was more and more damaged but I didn’t care it was “straight” I was accepted. I had “good hair”. I was happy. After my hair started to thin from using multiple out the box relaxers I started to wear weave. I would get one of those 5 in one hair styles. A 5 in one hair style is where you have about 5 different hairstyles in one. Everyone had them so I was accepted. I was happy. The stylist would tuck away my natural hair and pile tons on black hair gel on top on my natural hair. Then she would blow it dry. I remember the heat of the blow dryer being extremely hot. I remember literally having to fold my ears over and cover them with my hands so that they wouldn’t be burned by the blow dryer. Then the stylist who was the same age as me who did hair in her bedroom, would glue mountains of weave on top of my natural hair. Then she would style the weave. After about 2 weeks it was time for a new due. I would literally sit in my room and rip each piece of weave from my head. I didn’t care if I was damaging my natural hair or not, why? Because my natural hair was going to be hidden by this beautiful 5 in one hair style. I could careless about the hair that God blessed me with. That hair was ugly, nappy, and not good enough. I would buy better hair, “good hair”, “pretty hair”. After years of the 5 in one hairstyles and mountains of glued in weave, I decided to “upgrade” and buy Brazilian, Malaysian, and different kinds of different ethnicities hair. I would spend hundreds of dollars for 4oz of another woman’s hair, any woman but a black woman. Why? Because black hair is “ugly”, “nappy” and just plain ol not good enough. The feeling of having a Brazilian or Malaysian woman’s hair sewed into my hair felt amazing. I felt pretty. I felt accepted. I felt good enough. Why? Because I had “good hair” even if it wasn’t mine I paid for it and it was “good” and that’s all that mattered. Years later at 25 years old I finally came to the point where I have accepted myself for who God created and called me to be. I finally began to love myself for who I was not for who I tried to be or for who others wanted me to be. Once I have gotten to that point in my life I didn’t care what anyone thought. I wanted to be who God created me to be. God didn’t give me Brazilian and Malaysian hair. He gave me beautiful, curly, kinky, versatile, African American hair that was good enough. My hair was good hair. It was no worse than any other ethnicity’s hair. As black women we are brainwashed to believe that our hair isn’t good enough and should be hidden. Our kinks and curls are called “naps”. To be accepted we are told to straighten out hair by any means necessary rather it’s burning your hair and scalp with scorching hot combs and flat irons or slapping a relaxer onto your hair. In today’s world, straight hair is the right hair. Straight hair is good hair and all other hair is nappy and ugly and should be hidden. What gets me most is when black women say things like “Ew what’s wrong with your hair, why is it so nappy?” Or “girl you need a relaxer, why you coming outside like that?” I get more grunts and groans and stares from black women when I wear my natural hair than any other race. Other races are actually fascinated to see such beautiful kinks and curls. You won’t believe how many white men and women ask to touch my natural hair. When I rock my natural curls black women tend to say things like “girl you’re better than me cause I could never go natural”. Why do black women have to “go natural”? Why can’t we just be natural and embrace the beautiful hair that God blessed us with? Why can’t we lift one another up and compliment one another oppose to putting our natural hair down as if it isn’t good enough? I love my natural hair. If you cannot love your hair in it's God given form maybe the issue isn't "hair" maybe the issue is you. I love Afro hair. I love the hair that God created. 25 years later, I love my natural hair.
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A wife from God
A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman–who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov. 12:4; 18:22; 19:14.] The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil. She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her. She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it]. She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country]. She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks. [Job 23:12.] She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.] She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm. She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust]. She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit]. She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet. [Josh. 2:18, 19; Heb. 9:19-22.] She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made]. [Isa. 61:10; I Tim. 2:9; Rev. 3:5; 19:8, 14.] Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. [Prov. 12:4.] She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service]. Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]! She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]. She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat. [I Tim. 5:14; Tit. 2:5.] Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying], Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all. Charm and grace are deceptive, and beauty is vain [because it is not lasting], but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised! Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]! [Phil. 4:8.] (Proverbs 31:10-31 AMP)
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Love.
Why is the world so cold? Cold hearted. Negative. Cruel. Corrupt. Filled with sin. Loveless. It's almost like love doesn't exist. I don't see love on tv. I don't hear love in today's music lyrics. I don't see love when I look into most people's eyes. Love doesn't roll off of the average person's tongue when they speak. Sometimes I sit and wonder, where did it all go wrong? When did it all go wrong and why? Sad to say but it's actually easier to be cold hearted and nasty then to be positive and warm hearted. Why is that? Is it because so many people around you are cold hearted? Maybe it's how some of us are brought up. As a child I don't remember anyone encouraging me. I remember being told that I was loved but I don't remember being "LOVED". I wonder how many people could relate. Love is an action word. You must show someone how much you love them rather then tell them. It's good to hear "I love you", but it's even better to feel the love. "And these 3 things remain...faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these is love." "There are too many of us accepting men who say: "I partially love you". We cannot love or be loved in halves - Della Hicks Wilson. When I read that quote I thought about myself. Not just men partially loving me but people in general. Not just people in general partially loving me, but me partially loving myself. One thing I did learn thus far is that you cannot love someone fully if you don't fully love yourself. How could you spread love and love someone if you don't love yourself? I finally started to love myself about a 9 months ago. Mind you I'm 25 years old. So for 24 years and 3 months I was partially loving myself and I loved others in halves. Wow. I wonder why? I'm guessing my own personal insecurities, low self esteem, love lacking household, loveless relationships, fatherless home, and the list goes on, and on, and on. One thing I can say is once I began to truly love and appreciate who I was and am, I was able to love others. I now love myself. I now know what love really means and feels like. I enjoy being able to love. I realize how important it is. I try to show and tell others how much I love them. I am truly in love with love! Who would of ever thought that all of this was possible and the key ingredient to it all was "love thyself". Maybe that's why the world is so cold? Maybe that's why the world is lacking "love". It's a cycle. People don't love others because those who raised them never showed them any love or how to love but they couldn't show them love or how to love because the person or persons who raised them didn't show them love or how to love and so on, and so on, and so on. I know somewhere in this cold, dark, scary world love has to exist. The world was created with love. I know love is out there. I just hope that one day the world realizes that love starts within. Once a person can love thyself they can love others. Our children could know what it feels like to be loved. We can teach them how to love others. Once we love thyself we can spread love. I can bring love back. We can bring love back. Although love has been lost, love can be found ❤️
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