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Thoughts

Moments: Why are you such a jock?

July 10, 2024Jessica Leave a Comment
tennis court

My favorite people are the those who ask questions about how things work, whether it’s about tech or people or any random topic, and also can articulate their world view plainly. I love curious and thoughtful people. Catch up lunch… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Moments, Thoughts moments

TIL: How to take a cold plunge

September 2, 2023Jessica Leave a Comment
cold plunge pool sunken into a wooden platform

Honestly, I was interested in trying a cold plunge because I have been watching way too much of Limitless starring Chris Hemsworth. On the show he’s constantly pushing his body and mind with new challenges. Could I also train my… Continue Reading →

Thoughts

My WFH Setup

February 1, 2021Jessica Leave a Comment
Work from home desk setup

Because we all want the sweet sweet bokeh and have a lot of time on our hands. I work in tech. As soon as the pandemic hit last year and we were all relegated to working from home with our… Continue Reading →

Entertainment, Tech, Thoughts avclub, geek, tech

The New Normal

March 27, 2020Jessica Leave a Comment

Talking to myself is now a mood. It’s been two weeks since the shelter in place order was enacted for the county I live in, and longer since my employer has instituted work from home. Taking time to figure out… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Thoughts

Benign

March 14, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

It was the first week of December. I was taking a shower and noticed a bump on the left side of my waist. Ugh really? Now this? Trying not to be the hypochondriac that I know I can be, I… Continue Reading →

Thoughts

For the Love of #Northyeezus

October 22, 2016Jessica 1 Comment

It’s rare that I give a speech, I prefer to communicate much of my thoughts in written form as it’s just so much easier that way. Don’t get me wrong, I do countless meeting agendas and presentations for work, but… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Thoughts

Pay It Forward – The Aftermath

October 14, 2016Jessica 1 Comment

This year I made a promise to myself that for every person who messaged me before or on the day of my birthday I would donate 5 dollars to a charity, and since my company does dollar for dollar matching… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Thoughts

Moments: Nothing is Gonna Ever Keep You Down

February 13, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Because I do really see you. And I have more time than most. Me: Having It All Kinda Sucks Her: The only person I love more than the author is you for sending this – I was and have been… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Moments, Thoughts conversation, dailies, friend, friendship, moments

Moments: Get Back Here Jessica!

February 10, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

When friends text you to let you know they want to yell at you like tv show characters. Luckily this is like my favorite show right now. Brian: Have you watched Jessica Jones? Me: I love it! Me: Love love… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Moments, Thoughts conversation, friend, friends, friendship, moments, popculture

The Football Feels

February 7, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

They inch closer as I clutch onto the pigskin. Hands small, barely able to hold on between the laces. I have to choke up on the ball closer to an edge. Pulling back my right arm next to my ear… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, Thoughts childhood, feels, football, nostalgia, thefeels

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