I am running off of the adrenaline from my birthday vacation

It’s been a rough patch lately and with starting school and work. I have no days off between classes and my job and it’s taking a toll. BUT I wrote this essay for class on how to tune in and felt the need to share, even though I’m sleep deprived and it’s 11p.m. — here … More I am running off of the adrenaline from my birthday vacation

Nurtured by Nature

Informative Speech Preparation Outline Jacquelyn Thompson General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will understand how spending time in nature helps us better connect to ourselves.  Organization pattern: Topical (because I have subtopics) Transition: There is no right way to spend time outdoors as long as you’re respectful … More Nurtured by Nature

The best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me

I wasn’t your typical teenager, or maybe I was. I started drinking at the ripe age of thirteen years old. Honestly, a lot of teens start drinking around then, but my drinking was never normal. The first time I drank my stomach was pumped for alcohol poisoning and it only went downhill from there. As … More The best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me

Embodying our own Personal Preferences

What is confidence? Honestly, I’m the last person to be giving advice on this subject— I’m constantly in my head questioning myself. But that’s what I’ve learned, finding confidence within means not giving a fuck what ANYONE thinks of me. Usually when we question ourselves it’s because of outside influences. When we second guess our … More Embodying our own Personal Preferences

Road to Recovery

4 years ago my mom and sister took me to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. I was 18 and definitely in denial about having a problem with alcohol. Over on instagram (@jakiwiii) I’ve been very open about my sobriety journey, and although it took me 4 years to realize it— I am finally free from … More Road to Recovery