Hello everyone! What a year it's been! 2016 was a rollercoaster, a myriad of new experiences, and one of the biggest years of my life. With 2017 quickly impending, I'm excited to be back on ardently, jess and updating again - hopefully this time for good. So between the episodes of Gilmore Girls that I'm binge watching, and the heavy snowfall and fireworks...

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This past week has just been a blur of frenzy, stress eating and little sleep. This weekend won't be any better, but at least I get the chance to do so in the comfort of my home. When I am stressed, which is almost always because of my Type A personality, I turn to a few things to remedy a rough week or...

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I turned 18 this past Friday and wanted to be a little reflective about my life so far. God has blessed me so much throughout my short life, and I am so thankful each and everyday for everything that He is done and provided for me. I have learned to love and to laugh, with my whole heart. I have learned to say no. 18...

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I'm Jess. I'm an avid coffee drinker, a long walks on the beach-er, and an all things optimist.  I'm a student at Queen’s University, studying business, with aspirations to one day travel the world. A few things that I like are ampersands, Ben Rector and the smell of vanilla. Follow me on my journey of faith, love, and learning. These are my letters...

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