Jessy's Journey

And the random & not-so-random ramblings pondered along the way

JessyLynn

JessyLynn
Location
Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States
Birthday
September 18
Bio
I'm 34 years old, originally from Rochester, NY. I am currently reside in Western Tennessee. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, and am fascinated by the mind, and how it works. However, I spend more time analyzing myself than anyone else. This can be very, very, scary. I currently work at the Developmental Skills Center in town. It is for adults with Developmental Disabilities. I absolutely love working with the individuals I help care for, and feel truly rewarded by having them in my lives. I enjoy getting together with my friends, and having a good time. I love to laugh, and make others laugh as well. I've been told that I have a sarcastic wittiness. I've discovered life is too short to be so serious all the time. My friends and family are the most important people to me. True friends are what matters most; and the truer the better. I have many friends who mean a great deal to me, even if we dont talk as much as we would like. They are always in my thoughts, and forever in my heart. I have always enjoyed writing, but in the last year or so have discovered an even greater appreciation for it and gained the courage to share it with the world. I thoroughly enjoy reading the work of others as well, and continue to soak up knowledge on topics I am unfamiliar with. I hope somewhere, someone can do the same about something I write...

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JANUARY 13, 2013 11:08AM

"Just" a Facebook Friend


It has been a while since I wrote anything, but this week I have had an unending nagging to do so. Sometimes it just takes one thing to spark that urge deep within my gut, and I cannot get rid of it until I start to hit the keystrokes, producing… Read full post »
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JUNE 25, 2012 2:20PM

Party of two, minus one...

 
 
Here it is, Monday again already. The weekend sure goes fast, especially when you do not want it to. As I do each Monday, I got up, dressed, and ate some breakfast before leaving the house and getting myself to work by my 8:00 am start time. Clock in… Read full post »
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JUNE 15, 2012 6:00PM

I wish my Daddy were here...

 

I wish my daddy was here. I often say it, but somehow this time it feels different. Stronger. With more conviction and truth than ever before. As Father's Day quickly approaches, I am reminded of his absence almost constantly. It permeates my day like the sun does an open window.… Read full post »

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MAY 18, 2012 7:18PM

Faith

 
Faith

It’s the sweet baby eagles first attempt at flight
A child’s watching for Santa on Christmas eve night
It’s a jump in the lake for the first time since learning to swim
Closing your eyes at night, anticipating another day to begin

It’s holding your breath, await… Read full post »
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MAY 8, 2012 9:37PM

Tribute to Teachers


In case you did not know it, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. I for one love teachers. I think anyone who dedicates their life to teaching, whether it be children or adults, is someone who should be commended. Education is so important. From the time my sisters and I… Read full post »
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APRIL 24, 2012 12:24PM

Embracing the Mirror


Mirrors. I despised them. I've always avoided them at all costs. That is until recently. Standing at the bathroom sink brushing my teeth, I averted my eyes to the water running down the drain. In my bedroom, as I walked by the dresser, I stared at the carpet. In

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MARCH 29, 2012 12:35PM

Headed for sunshine


It's been one of those mornings. You know, the kind where you wish you could get back in bed, hit the snooze button, and start all over again tomorrow. But I got out of bed anyways, got ready for work, and made my way into the office. I started
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FEBRUARY 29, 2012 12:27PM

Taking a leap


Happy Leap Year everyone! As you know, today is February 29th, 2012. Leap day, if you will. Once every four years we are given an extra day. And why, you might ask? Well, I will tell you. Because years generally have 365 days in them, despite the fact that it… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 28, 2012 11:58AM

The pain beyond the smile (Part II)


A semi-recent conversation with my mother was sparked by a few past writings about the personal accounts of my experience growing up. She felt numbed by the words on the page, as she had no idea how bad it was. She felt like she should have done more

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012 2:45PM

The pain beyond the smile (Part I)


For those that know me, you are aware that I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Well, I take that back. Not exactly my entire life. When I was born, I weighed 5 lbs 11 oz; given that I entered the world a month before my due
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FEBRUARY 24, 2012 12:09PM

Four thousand six hundred twenty-five...

 
Four thousand six hundred twenty five. As in days.
 
Last night I was sitting in my living room watching Wheel of Fortune with my boyfriend. Joviality filled the air as I solved a puzzle with only a few letters in play. I do that often. I was immediately transported… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 22, 2012 12:02PM

Sisterly sentiments


This time of year always reminds me of simplier days and brings a warmth to my heart. It may seem like a weird time, given that the holidays are over and it is just a random Wednesday in February, but to me it is much more. Today is my sister… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 21, 2012 2:03PM

Please pass the bread. On second thought...


Tomorrow is the start of Lent. For those unfamiliar, it is a season of sacrifice, prayer, and soul-searching in preparation for Easter. It is observed from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday, a period of 40 days (46 actually, but Sundays were not included in the count), representing the 40 days Jesus… Read full post »
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FEBRUARY 20, 2012 4:55PM

Anything but a manic Monday!

How quickly the weekend goes. I swear it was just Friday at 4 pm as I exited the office and headed home for the weekend. In what seemed like seconds, it was Sunday night and I was preparing my bag, sacking my lunch, and making sure everything was in order for… Read full post »

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JANUARY 24, 2012 11:20AM

P.S. I Love Me

A very dear friend recently requested of me something that at first sounded a little silly. However, with a little contemplation I realized how ingenius it was. It was to write a love letter to myself. Yes, to myself. It was an exercise given to me from a friend, as I… Read full post »

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JANUARY 23, 2012 6:41PM

What I Learned From A Dolphin

 
I found myself watching the movie Dolphin Tale yesterday, about a Dolphin who losses her tail after being caught in some crabbing nets. Despite incredible odds, and with the help of others, she not only survived, but thrived. With the invention of a prosthetic tail, made for her by an… Read full post »
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