Jenny Says turns 1 year old!
May 1, 2020
Hello fellow quarantiners (yep, I made it up)! We are now on the 6th or 7th week of quarantine, who the hell knows anymore, and life is certainly not what it used to be. As hard as it has been to be in the house all the time, I think everyone is finally getting used to it at this point. This is our new reality until further notice.
The topic of this blog is not to talk about the Coronavirus. I only mention it because it is part of our daily lives. I am so happy to announce that Jenny Say Blog turns one year old on today! I cannot believe it has been a year already since I started this blog! The time has flown by so fast but time flies when you are having fun! When I started this blog, it was intended to be my personal online diary but then I decided to make it public and share my personal stories to help others. I want to help others make money moves and be successful! I want to help sexual abuse survivors through my abuse story. I want to help parents through my personal experiences with my daughter and I mainly, I just want to inspire and empower people to be the best they can be!
I also am using this blog to update everyone on some new exciting happenings in my life! :)
First, I am still in the application process for & Rise and obtaining my 501c3. I am working with an awesome consultant who is assisting me with the application. Things have been moving super slow, unfortunately, because of Coronavirus but slow is better than zero movement. It'll happen eventually when its meant to. Also, my original partner, for & Rise, and I decided to part ways as we had different visions for the organization, however, we are still on good terms with one another and plan to collaborate on future events!
Next up, I am so excited to announce that I am going to an author in a collaborative book! I am so excited as I have always dreamed of being an author! I just submitted my first draft to my editor earlier today and I believe the book will be published in July! I will definitely keep you all updated on dates and when the book is ready for purchase. The theme of the book is Passion, Purpose, and the Pursuit of Dreams and it couldn't be more perfect for the types of things I already blog about.
Second, I sold the first condo I ever purchased in February 2020! YAY! What is more exciting is I sold it for way more than I even bought it for. I quadrupled my money guys! How freaking exciting is that!? And God is good because I sold it right before all this Coronavirus crap happened, right on time! It was my first time being a seller instead of a buyer and it definitely was more nerve wrecking and stressful. Not to mention my buyer continuously kept requesting I pay for additional things, even the day before closing and I didn't want to lose the sale over a few hundred dollars so I obliged but it was annoying haha. If you are looking for a great realtor, inbox me. Not only did he have me under contract in two weeks after we listed but he also saved this deal! The buyer dropped out of the contract at one point because of my condo association sucks but David saved the deal and made it look so easy. He is extremely knowledgeable and he knows how to talk to people as he is a great salesman.
Third, and the most exciting news of all was I finally was able to quit my 9 to 5 job!!! I put in my two weeks notice a month after I sold the condo and it was the best decision I ever made for myself! March 13th was my last day and the following Tuesday we went under the shelter-in-place order. At first, I was questioning if I made the right decision but after a few days I was like I am so glad I quit! I cannot imagine continuing to do work I wasn't happy doing at home while I am suffering from cabin fever, nah! I made the right decision for sure! I feel so at ease and even though it is overwhelming running an entire organization alone, I know I can do it. I am also proud of myself for making my dreams come true.
The last announcement I am proud to make is that I am finally graduating with my Bachelors Degree!!!! This Saturday would have been my graduation but it got cancelled due to the rona so we are celebrating at home for now. I have spoken about this in many of my other blogs but school is extremely important to me and this is a huge deal for me as I have busted my ass all these years trying to educate myself. My goal was not to just pass my classes but trying to pass with honors. There have been lots of migraines, tears, and stress associated with school but it was worth it! 7 years guys. 7 years I have been going to school trying to get my degrees. I was working full time and going to school part time this entire time with the exception of the last year that I was full time with work and school. I am so proud of myself for having this goal and sticking to it. I am happy I didn't give up or drop out when it got overwhelming.
I am so thankful for the support I have received from my loved ones along the way, especially my daughter. She has seen me stress but she has been my biggest support through all of this. This little girl took on cooking dinner almost every night for us for the last year because it got really overwhelming for me. That hour or hour and a half to cook dinner and clean up is valuable homework time so she stepped up and took care of me. I felt guilty as hell, yes, but it is just me and there is only so much one person can do. My daughter is so mature and so helpful and even though I know she would get annoyed or didn't always feel like cooking, she did it anyway and I will never forget it. She always went into my room to ask if I needed anything. Do you know how much mom guilt I have felt over the last 7 years because my head was in the books so much that I felt like I was neglecting my daughter? Tons, constantly. I feel terrible that we missed out on a lot together, but I made this huge sacrifice for her. Everything I am doing is for her. I know I was doing the right thing and I know she is watching me and I hope she follows my choices and sees that hard work and determination is what takes you places in life. Ultimately, I just hope that she is proud of her mom and that she looks back one day and sees everything I did, and I hope shes thankful for it.
I will close by saying that although being home 24/7 kinda sucks, I am overall grateful that my family and I are safe and everyone is healthy. This whole pandemic has put a lot into perspective and at the end of the day, the only thing we have is our health and our family. All the name brand clothing and fancy cars don't mean shit right now. Right now its important to be a good person and help those around you who need it. I personally believe that things are going to get worse economically and this is only the beginning. I hope that we flatten the curve with the virus but I never know which news stories are even accurate anymore. Right now our faith is also very important. Whether you believe in God or not or if your God is called something else, your faith is what is going to help you get through these trying times. Thinking positive is also super important in times like these. So many people are suffering mentally and emotionally and your positivity could be someone else's strength. I think back to when I was working a 9 to 5 and how many days I would wish I could just stay at home with my daughter. How many times has your alarm clock rang and you think to yourself "ugh I wish I was rich and didn't have to work," I know I have had those thoughts at least once a week, that time is here guys! Take advantage of the fact that you could be home with your kids and don't have to sit in traffic and go through the motions of being a robot everyday. Enjoy this because this is probably a once in a lifetime situation (I hope). We all have wished we had more time in the world, here it is guys. It is here. Have you always wanted to start that business but you never could because you "didn't have enough time?" Well, we have nothing but time now. Go make those goals and dreams a reality. Only you can make your own dreams come true.
One last thing before I go, I started a GoFundMe page for & Rise, raising money for women who have lost their jobs or have been affected by the Coronavirus. Please donate! Even if its only $10 - your donation could help a mother feed her family! Please click link to donate, your donations mean the world to me and the recipient:
gf.me/u/xp3hhx <--- click link
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO JENNY SAYS BLOG! WOO HOO!!
Hello fellow quarantiners (yep, I made it up)! We are now on the 6th or 7th week of quarantine, who the hell knows anymore, and life is certainly not what it used to be. As hard as it has been to be in the house all the time, I think everyone is finally getting used to it at this point. This is our new reality until further notice.
The topic of this blog is not to talk about the Coronavirus. I only mention it because it is part of our daily lives. I am so happy to announce that Jenny Say Blog turns one year old on today! I cannot believe it has been a year already since I started this blog! The time has flown by so fast but time flies when you are having fun! When I started this blog, it was intended to be my personal online diary but then I decided to make it public and share my personal stories to help others. I want to help others make money moves and be successful! I want to help sexual abuse survivors through my abuse story. I want to help parents through my personal experiences with my daughter and I mainly, I just want to inspire and empower people to be the best they can be!
I also am using this blog to update everyone on some new exciting happenings in my life! :)
First, I am still in the application process for & Rise and obtaining my 501c3. I am working with an awesome consultant who is assisting me with the application. Things have been moving super slow, unfortunately, because of Coronavirus but slow is better than zero movement. It'll happen eventually when its meant to. Also, my original partner, for & Rise, and I decided to part ways as we had different visions for the organization, however, we are still on good terms with one another and plan to collaborate on future events!
Next up, I am so excited to announce that I am going to an author in a collaborative book! I am so excited as I have always dreamed of being an author! I just submitted my first draft to my editor earlier today and I believe the book will be published in July! I will definitely keep you all updated on dates and when the book is ready for purchase. The theme of the book is Passion, Purpose, and the Pursuit of Dreams and it couldn't be more perfect for the types of things I already blog about.
Second, I sold the first condo I ever purchased in February 2020! YAY! What is more exciting is I sold it for way more than I even bought it for. I quadrupled my money guys! How freaking exciting is that!? And God is good because I sold it right before all this Coronavirus crap happened, right on time! It was my first time being a seller instead of a buyer and it definitely was more nerve wrecking and stressful. Not to mention my buyer continuously kept requesting I pay for additional things, even the day before closing and I didn't want to lose the sale over a few hundred dollars so I obliged but it was annoying haha. If you are looking for a great realtor, inbox me. Not only did he have me under contract in two weeks after we listed but he also saved this deal! The buyer dropped out of the contract at one point because of my condo association sucks but David saved the deal and made it look so easy. He is extremely knowledgeable and he knows how to talk to people as he is a great salesman.
Third, and the most exciting news of all was I finally was able to quit my 9 to 5 job!!! I put in my two weeks notice a month after I sold the condo and it was the best decision I ever made for myself! March 13th was my last day and the following Tuesday we went under the shelter-in-place order. At first, I was questioning if I made the right decision but after a few days I was like I am so glad I quit! I cannot imagine continuing to do work I wasn't happy doing at home while I am suffering from cabin fever, nah! I made the right decision for sure! I feel so at ease and even though it is overwhelming running an entire organization alone, I know I can do it. I am also proud of myself for making my dreams come true.
The last announcement I am proud to make is that I am finally graduating with my Bachelors Degree!!!! This Saturday would have been my graduation but it got cancelled due to the rona so we are celebrating at home for now. I have spoken about this in many of my other blogs but school is extremely important to me and this is a huge deal for me as I have busted my ass all these years trying to educate myself. My goal was not to just pass my classes but trying to pass with honors. There have been lots of migraines, tears, and stress associated with school but it was worth it! 7 years guys. 7 years I have been going to school trying to get my degrees. I was working full time and going to school part time this entire time with the exception of the last year that I was full time with work and school. I am so proud of myself for having this goal and sticking to it. I am happy I didn't give up or drop out when it got overwhelming.
I am so thankful for the support I have received from my loved ones along the way, especially my daughter. She has seen me stress but she has been my biggest support through all of this. This little girl took on cooking dinner almost every night for us for the last year because it got really overwhelming for me. That hour or hour and a half to cook dinner and clean up is valuable homework time so she stepped up and took care of me. I felt guilty as hell, yes, but it is just me and there is only so much one person can do. My daughter is so mature and so helpful and even though I know she would get annoyed or didn't always feel like cooking, she did it anyway and I will never forget it. She always went into my room to ask if I needed anything. Do you know how much mom guilt I have felt over the last 7 years because my head was in the books so much that I felt like I was neglecting my daughter? Tons, constantly. I feel terrible that we missed out on a lot together, but I made this huge sacrifice for her. Everything I am doing is for her. I know I was doing the right thing and I know she is watching me and I hope she follows my choices and sees that hard work and determination is what takes you places in life. Ultimately, I just hope that she is proud of her mom and that she looks back one day and sees everything I did, and I hope shes thankful for it.
I will close by saying that although being home 24/7 kinda sucks, I am overall grateful that my family and I are safe and everyone is healthy. This whole pandemic has put a lot into perspective and at the end of the day, the only thing we have is our health and our family. All the name brand clothing and fancy cars don't mean shit right now. Right now its important to be a good person and help those around you who need it. I personally believe that things are going to get worse economically and this is only the beginning. I hope that we flatten the curve with the virus but I never know which news stories are even accurate anymore. Right now our faith is also very important. Whether you believe in God or not or if your God is called something else, your faith is what is going to help you get through these trying times. Thinking positive is also super important in times like these. So many people are suffering mentally and emotionally and your positivity could be someone else's strength. I think back to when I was working a 9 to 5 and how many days I would wish I could just stay at home with my daughter. How many times has your alarm clock rang and you think to yourself "ugh I wish I was rich and didn't have to work," I know I have had those thoughts at least once a week, that time is here guys! Take advantage of the fact that you could be home with your kids and don't have to sit in traffic and go through the motions of being a robot everyday. Enjoy this because this is probably a once in a lifetime situation (I hope). We all have wished we had more time in the world, here it is guys. It is here. Have you always wanted to start that business but you never could because you "didn't have enough time?" Well, we have nothing but time now. Go make those goals and dreams a reality. Only you can make your own dreams come true.
One last thing before I go, I started a GoFundMe page for & Rise, raising money for women who have lost their jobs or have been affected by the Coronavirus. Please donate! Even if its only $10 - your donation could help a mother feed her family! Please click link to donate, your donations mean the world to me and the recipient:
gf.me/u/xp3hhx <--- click link
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO JENNY SAYS BLOG! WOO HOO!!