Happy Monday! And thanks for coming by to celebrate the official first post with me. I can’t believe it is finally here. If you’ve known me for a while, you know I’ve been thinking about launching a blog for quite some time. In fact, I did launch a blog nearly five years ago under a different brand, but I wasn’t making it a priority and knew I wasn’t producing the best content that I could, so eventually I abandoned ship. I’ve been wanting to get back into it ever since but I am such a perfectionist that I’ve been immobilized for years worrying about making it the best I could. And while I’m still on that journey, I finally feel at a place where I’m ready to stop making excuses and start doing the things that make me happiest.

Can I get an amen?!

 

Pushing yourself into an unknown territory where you are putting yourself out there (especially on the internet) is a pretty intimidating thing. But you could probably liken it to lots of things in life, like trying a new career, a new gym, getting into a new relationship, etc. If you’re like me, the thought of failing, or landing anywhere short of perfection will stop you in your tracks, even if it’s something you feel tugging at your heart. And while it totally goes against my usual behavior to take a leap when I’m not even sure I’m fully ready, there is something exciting and empowering about heading out into the unknown with nothing but a head full of ideas, a little faith, and some serious passion in my back pocket. So what are you waiting for?!

 

I’m really excited to share the approximately 3672378543 ideas for content I’ve had in my head over the last couple of years with you. The main topics that I’m planning to share will fall under three main categories with sub-topics underneath (that you can access through the main nav):

STYLE

• Fashion
• Beauty
• Interior

WELLNESS

• Food
• Fitness

TRAVEL

• Destination
• Travel Tips

 

As I’ve mentioned before, these are the things that I’m most passionate about and want to write and share my experiences to help others. I’m not claiming to be authority in any of these things, and I will admit I can be terrible at times at some of them, but I hope you find that relatable and something you can appreciate as I work to get better at them and share my learnings through this blog.

While these are my plans for now, I’m open to seeing where things go and blogging outside of these things as life happens and my readers request other things. Have you ever heard the saying “if you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans”? Since that has smacked me in the face about ten times this year alone, I’m learning to set some goals and plans but be more open to those things changing and not having a panic attack each time they do.

 

I’m also planning to bring you content three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I still have my wonderful 9-5 (ha I wish those hours applied) so if things get off track….that’s probably why. I don’t have a rigid plan about what will be featured each day, but hoping to bring a good mix of the topics above. Looking for balance and hoping to land somewhere that and absolute chaos. SO IS LIFE THOUGH RIGHT?!

 

 

To celebrate the launch of this big dream of mine, I’m doing a fun giveaway on my Instagram account @JustMetJess. Make sure to visit there and tag three of your friends to be entered in the giveaway!

Included links on my outfit below which is full of affordable pieces because hubby and I are saving up to buy a house so…..#budget. Any topics you’re hoping I’ll cover? Comment below and I’ll put it on the list!

Until Wednesday……XO

JESS

 

Top: Target EDIT: FOUND IT Here and under $20!! Similar here and on sale!

Jeans: Old from Gap but similar here and here

Earrings: BaubleBar (part of the giveaway so go to my Instagram and enter!)

Shoes: Kenneth Cole (old) some good neutrals here and here

Sunnies: Quay Austrailia (pronounced Key so you don’t sound silly like I did) here