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January 10, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Below the opening passage from Adele.com – Ever read something and just feel so akin to it? Adele’s music is the magical fairy dust for my ears, it’s sad, honest, and filled with regret. I adore how she embraces everything she’s feeling. Reading… Continue Reading →

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The Promises 2016

January 9, 2016Jessica 4 Comments

Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that this is humanly possible. ~ Hannah Arendt And because resolutions are like totally so 2015. While I’m really happy with last… Continue Reading →

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Moments: Airports & The In-Betweens

January 7, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Lately, I’ve been traveling a lot, it really reminds me of 2007 in both good and bad ways. During these trips, I enjoy people watching travelers as they eat their shitty airport meals and sleep on the multitude of uncomfortable… Continue Reading →

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#ileftmyheartin – Los Angeles

January 6, 2016Jessica 1 Comment

Oh LA, I have always loved you and I always will. Cut to Whitney Houston song. Ours was a long distance love affair that started in college, but we’ve always made it work, haven’t we? Being a native Californian, it… Continue Reading →

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Jessica Jones – I Don’t Flirt

January 5, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Jessica: I stand in dark alleys and wait to take pictures of people boning. Luke: ‘cept you’ve been watching me like a hawk since you walked in. Jessica: Force of habit. Luke: Or, it’s your way of flirting. Jessica: I… Continue Reading →

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When Life is Bananas…

January 4, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Bake banana bread. Like the alteration with that last sentence? I know I do. A lot of my cooking endeavors start from a bulk purchasing mistake, and trying hard not to be wasteful (see garlic confit recipe). I love me… Continue Reading →

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Food That’s Fast: Watermelon Protein Shake

January 3, 2016Jessica Leave a Comment

Another one of my #FTF (Food that is fast) series. In the mornings I generally don’t eat breakfast unless on vacation, but sometimes you just need something to get you going and give you a bit of energy. My recipe… Continue Reading →

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Those Resolutions Though: 2015 Wrap Up

December 30, 2015Jessica 2 Comments

Yay I finished a couple days early with my 2015 resolutions wrap up. The promises you make to yourself are the most important to keep, but make room to roll with the punches. In the beginning of 2015, I made… Continue Reading →

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Alinea – Chicago, IL

December 19, 2015Jessica 1 Comment

I have patiently waited 3 years to check Alinea off my bucket list. Each time the fates have plotted against me and reservations have just slipped out of my hands. Tyler and I used to compare restaurant notes as self… Continue Reading →

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You Play Piano?

December 17, 2015Jessica Leave a Comment

Me: I’ve been listening to Bieber on repeat since you mentioned it. Yvo: Some of the songs are so good! Me: Yeah!!! I love ‘Love Yourself’ Yvo: Haha yea Me: It makes me want to buy an electric guitar, to… Continue Reading →

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