Life by Jen

This is a blog. My blog. I’ve always wanted to try this, but it has always ended in a handful of half-written posts with great intentions. Folders on my computer hold the half-diary, half-wanting to share words that I have written. And, I have written before. I spent years writing for other people, marketing products, writing articles, and penning compelling pieces for negotiations. Now, I am giving myself permission to put the words to work for me and tell my own story. I have always wanted to put down my thoughts and ideas, compile the things I make. I take pictures of the food I make when it’s beautiful and I surprise myself. I film and photograph adventures in new countries or cities, but do nothing with it. I find amazing stores or art and keep it to myself. I learn new things, figure out ways to make life easier and it’s all in the “vault.” I’ve decided to take my ideas, my stories, my food, my plans, and put it on a blog.

I am a busy mother of four amazing kids, the wife of a wonderful husband, the keeper of two crazy dogs, and the wrangler of a household that never stops. I love to cook, bake, create, plan overly ambitious trips, and take on projects I probably can’t handle. I love, loooooooove, to travel, convincing my loving husband to go along with my impossible ideas and “of course we can do it” moments. I am terrible at following through on my projects, but I solemnly swear that this will not end up as a half-baked, half-finished idea on the internet. (Ok, I have returned to this half-finished document, so when you see it on the internet, that means I have followed through).

Please follow me as I let this blog turn into the place I can share my adventures, thoughts, creations, and stumbles.

I’d really appreciate it if you stick around.

Jen