about

so, this is me. 

my name is jessica lauren. i am 22 years old (although i hate admitting that because while logically i know that's not old at all, i feel old). i'm at student at community college this fall before starting a nursing program in january. 

it's in ohio. 

i'm a california girl. three things that distinguish me as a californian: 1.) i know what real mexican food is (no, it's not taco bell), 2.) in the winter i can go to the beach, go snowboarding, hike in the mountains, and drive through the desert, all in the same weekend, and 3.) i have in 'n out. oh, and it's also called soda, not pop. that just sounds horrific. i lived in washington state for a year and a half, but moving to ohio will be so different than that. it's so far from home. 

i'm definitely a homebody. i love just relaxing around the house, curled up with a good book, a movie, television show, crocheting, knitting, or just, being. 

so needless to say, i'm a little anxious about the move. i'm excited to be starting my program, but not looking forward to the upcoming months of packing, organizing, and stressing to make sure everything is in order. 

one consolation is that my younger sister is already living out there. that'll make the transition much easier. now if only there is something to make getting used to freezing my skin off everyday...

i'm really not complicated. i'm probably one of the most easy going, chilled out, in a practically "whatever" kind of way, girls that you will ever meet. i'm not your typical girl. i don't wear fake nails. i don't dye my hair. i prefer watching sportscenter over jersey shore everyday. i've never even seen jersey shore. 

i'm real. 

i have a slight obsession with sports. that's the biggest understatement of the year. whether playing, watching, or just learning about, i do it all. my favorites are the san francisco giants, san francisco 49ers, san jose sharks, and chicago bulls. i know you're now thinking, "the chicago bulls? she does know that's not a bay area team, right?" and yes, i'm well aware of their geographic location. reason for being a bulls fan is that my stepfather (who has been in my life since i was 6 years old) is from the windy city. therefore, i grew up watching the bulls in their glory days. and a love affair grew. 

i can actually hold a legitimate, logical conversation about sports. i don't talk stats and information unless i've done my research and know what i'm talking about. i respect the game and wouldn't want to add to the tarnishing that is constantly being done these days. it's heartbreaking. 


i love music. it makes me dance and sing. it makes me smile and cry. it makes me feel. i fall asleep with my headphones on and always wake up to a tuneski. my musical mood changes with the hour and i get a high from finding new music. the rush of hearing that song for the first time, that song that changes your mood, your day, your outlook, it's unparalleled.

i'm real.

this year is a time for sticking to what i say. whether that's to study more, work out more, read more, go outside more, this is it. this is the time. 

this blog will be where i chronicle my successes. and my failures. i guarantee you there will be many. but from those come a season of learning. a season of growing. a season of shaping. and I can't wait for the ride.