The first time I tried to tell my story in my own voice with my own byline, I was a journalism student writing a piece about depression for my college magazine. While I was encouraged to share my story because it could help others, I was discouraged from attaching my name. My advisor was concerned …
Category: Life in Jersey
Exploring Jersey: Long Beach Island
Life has gotten pretty busy since I've started to settle in to life up here in Jersey. Especially since I'm writing and trying to find a job. But I did have the opportunity last Saturday to drive down the shore with one of my writer friends to Long Beach Island for paddle board yoga. While …
Exploring Jersey: Aerial and Acro Yoga
One of the ladies in my writers group thought I might be interested in trying out Aerial Yoga. I'll admit, I had never heard of it before and probably looked at her dumbfounded when she mentioned it to me. I asked her to repeat what it was called. Twice. Once I got home I googled …
Exploring Jersey: Grounds For Sculpture
I had driven by the signs on 295 showing where to exit for this place called Grounds For Sculpture.But what really caught my eye was the two massive bronze heads (one blue and the other red) off to the right side of the of 295 that look almost like something Picasso would've done. I used google …
Exploring Jersey
Getting out and exploring Jersey is something I wanted to do as soon as I got here. I just love to explore, discover & experience new things when I have time. But I was a little hesitant to get out on my own. This whole state is new territory & I have to rely …
Running Jersey
When I first got here, nothing was familiar. It felt a little disorienting considering I've never really lived anywhere outside of Texas. Even I felt unfamiliar. I looked the same, except for my frizzy hair (which I detail in a previous post). Was I a Jersey girl now? Was I still a Texas girl? Can …
Tasting Jersey
I've been asked what I'm missing about not being in Texas. Of course I miss my family and friends, but it's the food! Specifically BBQ & Mexican food! Mmm. There is just something about brisket. It just hits the spot! Doesn't matter whether it's sliced or chopped, on a bun, (even a slice of bread), …
Jersey Hair
I debated whether or not I wanted to write about my hair. I've gone back-and-forth thinking "wow I must be really be really vain or superficial." I thought I was being silly to make a big deal out my hair. But then I realized that I'm just like most girls: when our hair is a …