Now, I’ve always been the type to believe that you can change your own destiny, but I’ve always given the universe the benefit of the doubt. Which is to say that I believe one shouldn’t overlook any options presented to you, but you have to be the one to make the decisions. I [...]

Imagine taking your baby, your cute cuddly new baby, and voluntarily throwing her to the sharks. This is what the world of publishing feels like to beginning writers.

Dear Blog-readers. I apologize for my lack of postings, keeping up with life seems to make typing about it a little more challenging. Partner this with my devotion to another blog and poor Jill gets pushed to the wayside.
Have no fear readers, I am back and brimming with excitement to talk about.
I’ve decided, I think, [...]

I recently returned from a five day cruise with my boyfriend, a trip that included two different firsts for me, number 1: the first time I’ve traveled alone with a significant other, and 2: the first time I did my own travel arrangements.

How true.
This statement, viewed on a church sign this past weekend stuck with me more than my personal favorite “God accepts knee-mail”.  Probably because I worry needlessly more than anyone I know. I’m a self-admitted worry wort and being a female raised in American culture, I’m also insecure.

As a new college graduate, and soon to be graduate student (aka-semi adult) one of the first major life changes that presents itself to 20 somethings like myself is finding non-parent or university owned housing. Most college students either commute or dorm during their undergrad years, however I have never been “typical”.

“Jack of All trades, master of none.” That’s the adage we’re all familiar with, but the lesser known version goes like this, “Jill: Master of All Trades.” It’s commonly accepted that women have a fantastic ability to multitask and it’s a good thing we do- balancing family, friends, work, and all other areas of our [...]