WE MADE IT TO A SECOND POST Y'ALL

Reasons Why I Made A Blog:

1. Because Claire Shannon made one. If you have not read Claire Shannon's writing, START. Her writing alone could end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here's her link: http://peoniesshmeonies.tumblr.com/. I also recommend requesting to be added to her exclusive email chain.

2. Because I'm leaving the country for 4.5 months, starting next month. EVERYONE NEEDS A BLOG WHEN THEY LEAVE FOR THAT LONG.

3. Because I had Julia Core's blessing. Big strides for the blogging world, everyone. Big strides.

4. To *~express myself~*

5. To share intimate details about my life. Like the fact that I just found chocolate smeared around the perimeter of the right side of my belly button. Trader Joe's dark chocolate covered pretzel slims, ugh.

6. And last but not least. JESUS. He has changed me. And he's changing me. And life with Him is better than any version of life I've ever lived before. And because not enough people talk about how hard it is to follow Jesus. And that it's ok to ask questions. And to worship and doubt--AT THE SAME TIME.



NOT Reasons Why I Made A Blog:

1. To land a book deal. BUT IF ANYONE WERE TO OFFER I'D BE DOWN.

2. Because I'm the keeper of knowledge of all things spiritual. I repeat. I'm still trying to figure this whole Jesus thing out.

3. Because I'm overflowing with original thoughts. Picture this: I read a lot. I hear a lot. I learn a lot from the people in my life. I consult the big man in the sky about things a lot. Then put a filter on all of that called "Jessica Jansen's mind". Now we're cookin'.

4. Because my life is so exciting. I guess if you think eating a fried egg and toast upwards of eight times a week is exciting.

5. Because Face Book and Instagram weren't enough for me.



My hope is that I enjoy writing this and that all pals from all different backgrounds enjoy reading it. Peace & Blessings.

Idk why or how but I just started a blog I think

Hi everyone. The first thing you need to know is that I think coconut water tastes like last week’s vomit. The second thing you need to know is that I am not a writer. I’m actually getting worse at English the closer I get to sealing the deal on a college degree. And I can’t pronounce “full” right. In fact, just stop reading this. There’s a good chance I’ll get over blogging in about 31 minutes and go back to watching Peter Griffin make all the jokes I refuse to make anymore.

However, I am doing you a favor. Now you have to physically click on a link to be bothered by my overzealous God is so cool and gr8 rants instead of being forced to read them on my Facebook statuses. SO YA. YOU'RE ALL WELCOME.

The third thing you need to know is I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING. All I know is this: God put on flesh and bones 2,000 years ago to come hang out with humans and show us how to love each other, because we were doing a really awful job. He also came down for us to put him on a cross. And then somehow that moment on the cross started this really cool process where all of creation is being redeemed. And now he’s asking me to be a part of that process. And to love people. So ya. That’s what I know. Other than that I mostly just feel like I’m naked in a river at nighttime with nothing but a headlamp and my pals by my side, who are also naked (yes, this has happened). And we’re all in this together, trying to figure out what following Jesus looks like. And I’m starting to think it might not look like being anti-evolution, anti-gay, anti-Gandhi, anti-environmentalism, anti-feminism, pro-gun, and pro-war. BUT ONCE AGAIN, I don’t know. I’m just doing this thing right now where I ask a lot of questions and am very comfortable with a good “I don’t know”. It really is liberating. You should try it.

Also what a COOL way to keep y’all updated with what happens when I begin pursuing my career in Latin pop stardom next month.

A list of topics to be covered in the future:

-True Life: I accidentally became a Christian.

-A full analysis of when I lost my taste for peanut butter.

-Surprise, physical miracles still happen.

-Never before seen details of the Jansen Expands Her Worldview Initiative 2014.

-Are you there God? It's me, irritable bowel syndrome.

Yeah, you better be bookmarking.