When I started my blog the goal was to keep consistent weekly posts. I saw it being a very important way to build trust with my readers. But I’ve come to realize a few things recently. My writing is most successful in the moment. I was able to create so much consistency at the beginning … Continue reading Right Here, Right Now
Illinois Half-Marathon: Race Day
I want to be able to share every moment from my race...and the only way I know how to do that is by writing. It was such a beautiful day for so many reasons. There is so much to be thankful for. Saturday morning I woke up ON TIME! This was huge because my first … Continue reading Illinois Half-Marathon: Race Day
How Loving You has Taught Me-to LOVE Me
My birthday month is about to come up which has led me to really reflect on the past year. Staring out the window thinking about this year- my flashbacks bring me to Matthew. I don’t typically openly talk about our relationship but what I want to write on today is all about him. How Matthew’s … Continue reading How Loving You has Taught Me-to LOVE Me
Illinois Half-Marathon Training: Week 11
It’s official- I can’t count on two hands how many weeks I’ve been training! After wrapping up Week 11 I have been training for 75 days...WOW. That’s a crap ton of time dedicated to accomplishing a goal. I’m the WORST at committing to doing something... but it’s actually happening. I’m really doing this!! THANK GOODNESS … Continue reading Illinois Half-Marathon Training: Week 11
Life is about the journey-not a destination
There is so much that I want to say. So much that I want to let out but can’t organize the thoughts or find the right words. My computer is also lagging for some reason so that doesn’t help when I have to go back and click a million times because it won’t load what … Continue reading Life is about the journey-not a destination
Illinois Half-Marathon Training-Week 10
Week 10 of training….how can that be real life!? Training this week was more of a battle than it was anything. It felt more like I was just trying to get through my days to be honest. Another week full of migraines meant that once again I was behind on my training. After ending week … Continue reading Illinois Half-Marathon Training-Week 10
Because of you
January 28, 2019 will always be a special day to me. That is the day I decided to share my voice with the world. That is the day I had been long awaiting. This is the day I launched Genuinely Jerica. I remember the days leading up to my launch like they were just yesterday. … Continue reading Because of you
Fear of failure
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. I wanted to chat today about one of my personal flaws that has actually turned into a strength. I’ve always felt like a disappointment. In every aspect of life I would find myself working so hard to please others the way they wanted things so … Continue reading Fear of failure
Illinois Half-Marathon Training: Week 9
We are almost in double digits for training...crazy! Shortly after launching my blog I decided that I wanted to share my journey to my first half. I had already started my training so when I’m sharing about my weeks of training I’ve actually already completed that week. Which is actually kinda cool because I get … Continue reading Illinois Half-Marathon Training: Week 9
Let’s talk about life
I'm going to be completely honest with you guys, these past two weeks I’ve been slacking on my writing. When I started my blog I told myself I’d stay on top of a writing schedule so that I wouldn’t feel like I was rushing to come up with content. Writing has always come so natural … Continue reading Let’s talk about life
