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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Life

  • Late-night musings #17

    I thought about all the things I do that will eventually won’t matter anything to anyone. But, doing them at the right moment is important, like planting seeds that grow into trees that yield fruits and benefit others eventually. Read more

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  • Seeking help … elsewhere

    Sometimes, it frustrates me whenever I don’t get the kind of help I need. But then, when I try to look back at all that has been said and done, I try to see things from a different perspective, like how I may have communicated the concern badly and was misunderstood, so no help came.… Read more

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  • Some battles are too big for me

    When people scatter seeds of doubt, and one gets planted in your heart, you begin to entertain and ruminate on thoughts you never considered before. What if they were right? What are the signs that I have missed? Then you overthink. Can you still remember what it feels like NOT to overthink? Helplessness about the… Read more

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  • Late-night musings #16

    Beginnings remind me of goodbyes and endings because I’ve lived life long enough to know that—an inescapable cycle. And my heart swells with every goodbye—the same as what I feel after reading a highly engaging long story—preparing a room to breathe before that final bid of farewell and an exchange of “I miss yous.” Because… Read more

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  • The completionist in me

    completionistnoun (in a video game) a player who attempts to complete every challenge and earn every achievement or trophy:I’m not really a completionist, so I skipped the side missions and focused on the main story quests. from Dictionary.com I was seven when I first used my friend’s Game Boy Advance, a handheld game console. So… Read more

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  • Action filter (based on James 3:13-18)

    Today in church, Pastor Sumrall’s sermon reminded me of the importance of setting God’s wisdom as a guide for our actions, ensuring that we become a blessing to others. Because as a follower of Jesus, we must bring glory and honor to the Name of the Lord, not profane it. And we often dishonor the… Read more

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  • Hello, goodbye, and hello again, Instagram

    In 2017, I entered the world of Instagram. That’s seven years after its launch, so you can say I am a late adopter. My colleague at work encouraged me to be in the space, and I bought into the idea. After creating my account and accessing its main feed, the experience felt like I opened… Read more

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