About me
I seem to have this ability to express myself through writing and I rather enjoy it. I learned from a very young age that if I were to write about how I was feeling or thinking it would be well received, often more so than any attempts at verbalizing the same thoughts.
I want to write. Not only about the things that come easily and naturally for me but I want to expand and broaden my areas of confidence when it comes to writing. I have never given it time or attention. I’m not sure how or about what or why but I feel pulled, drawn, that the universe is calling, that it’s time to begin the journey. It is my hope and dream that I get fulfillment from this mecca of mine.
I want to learn and grow as a writer. I want to learn and grow as a listener. I want to learn to engage the reader, stir the reader and most of all connect with the reader.
I would rather save the details of the ‘about’ to my writing. Let it unravel, to let you experience and get to know me through revelations in my writing. I want our relationship to be unique. Have your idea of who I am and what I am about blossom from with in you.
All that being said to help you know about me, I am first generation born Canadian (family from England) I am in my 40’s, I was married when I started this blog however now divorced and engaged with a new partner, I have children and grandchildren. I have raised 8 children both my own and adopted. I am currently a slow travelling digital nomad wandering, pondering and recollecting as I go.
I care about community, volunteerism, education, travel, culture, knowledge and enlightenment. I have a big fascination with the Universe, space, time and all of the sciences.
It is important to me that people learn and understand that they are special and unique. That they have a destiny and a purpose during their time here on this beautiful planet.
I share my life, my story, my adventures and teachings in hopes to help inspire others to do the same.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to bother with my Blog.
You can find more of my writings here at Leon and I’s Travel Blog where we share our travels, thoughts and recommendations. https://www.closerlives.com/jennandleontravelblog
We’ve also got a YouTube Channel Jenn & Leon Travel where we share vlogs of our travels which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-wx9lLiFeulexN0Y00DMQ
Keep an eye out for the New Year of 2022 when I will also be sharing daily thoughts on my new soon to be announced You Tube Channel.
Thank you to those of you that have followed my journey since 2013 and also to those of you new to the journey I appreciate each and every one of you.
All the best,
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking the time to read my latest post…err, should I say assignment? It seems we are on the same journey, learning to express our creativity in our writing. Congratulations on your recent publication of your poetry!
My pleasure Kathy.
Thank you so much. I’m really pleased to see the book come together.
Best of luck to you on your journey.
Jennifer
Your ‘voice’ is very appealing, and you’re articulate and express yourself beautifully. I’m so glad I followed the trail of breadcrumbs back here. I see you’ve recently published poetry. That is my current aim. Thank you for stopping in.
My pleasure. I hope to read more of you.
Best of luck to you with getting published!
Cheers,
Jennifer
Great stuff above (About Me). Really honest and love the passion. You should get yourself a good editor, though. People are tough out there!
Indeed Rupert!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I look forward to reading your poetry.
Hi, thanks for liking my post! You have a very interesting blog. What kind if stuff are your poems about? I must admit to being a bit of a philistine when it comes to poetry!
No problem.
A philistine huh, well so am I..lol
Below you can find some links to some recent poems… 🙂 I hope you enjoy them.
Cheers!
https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/the-descent/
https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/untitled/#more-3720
https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/under-cut/#more-3591
https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/closer/
Nice one I’ll take a look and let you know what I think (for what it’s worth)!
You are obviously talented!
Bur remember, No Art can be doned witout a Deep Taste of Life!
Very true Alex.
I like your style of writing (and you should feel honored that I ventured away from my own blog) 😉 Since you love poetry, here are a few that I wrote a looooooong time ago.
http://ruraliowegian.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/228/
Interesting Book cover, like Tomb Raider1
Huh! I never really noticed until you mentioned it!
Yay, ..
Thanks!
So how many have you sold?
Nevermind..
Mam
Will follow with interest.
Thank you Barbara!
Jennifer, thank you for sharing, and for following. I completely understand where you are coming from. Writing is so expressive for me as well. Your blog personally resonates with me. Keep up the excellent writing.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. My blog is so much a part of me now. It is the one place that I express my thoughts and feelings and put it out there….often walking away from the day feeling heard and understood….
I’m happy to know that you will be reading.
Thank you for the like on my post. I am just getting into the world of blogging and I find it very wonderful 🙂
It sure is and it can be highly addictive! Beware!
Hi Jennifer, the philistine has returned! I read your poems. I think i liked ‘Closer’ the best. That was the one that conjured the most images in my head. I’ll be honest I still don’t really ‘get’ poetry but good on you, you are obviously very talented! 😊
I’m happy to hear that Closer resonated with you….
I appreciate that my words helped you ‘get’ a little closer to ‘getting’ the poetic word!
Cheers
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I look forward to indulging in your inspirational writings.
Thank you Russel.
Thanks for popping to my blog. Your poetry is glorious!
Thank you Shelly. I appreciate it!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for liking my blog. I hope you have a great day 🙂
Jewel
Jennifer,
Your kindness in acknowledging my post is most appreciated. There are many interesting posts here and I will be following along with the thousands of others who preceded me in visiting here. The evidence of the luminous spirit within you is everywhere here, and I have no doubt that your children will grow up to be ambassadors of the generosity of spirit evident in your writing. Thank you for sharing such a gift with us!
Regards….John H.
Wow John. Thank you.
You have a way with words yourself!
Best of luck with your blog!
Thanks for the visit, and feel free to drop by whenever you’d like, we’re always open. Cheers!
Terry
Thank you for the like! What did you like about my post? 🙂
I loved your book selections and I like that you are keeping yourself on a timeline, I could use such discipline!
Keep writing,
Jennifer
Thanks for this post. I relate to this because I share similar sentiments about writing. The difference is that I took a 50 year hiatus. Keep expressing yourself! You will lift yourself up and others!
Thank you for the encouraging words Bruce. I’m happy to hear that you are back to writing even after a 50 yea hiatus!
Cheers and much success to you,
Jennifer
Thanks for stopping by my blog & the likes. Congrats on the book & good luck!
Thank you Elias!
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for visiting and liking my blog abut all things natural…and beautiful. I like the way you write. Keep it up and remember, in the words of Brene Brown…don’t take advice from anyone who is not out there in the arena in the midst of the battle! xx
What a beautiful quote.
Thank you for sharing it!
Jennifer
Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will drop by more often and I hope that I can sustain your interest. Like you, I find it much easier to express myself in the written word. Which is not say that I won’t talk all day if you give me a white board and / or a presentation to do. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my poetry blog; yours looks great! And many congrats on publishing the book – that’s more than I’ve done, after ten years of trying to write poems.
Thank you.
It was really quite and easy process! You should put it on your ‘to do list’ if it’s important to you!
Keep writing,
Jennifer
Hey! Jennifer thanks for visiting. I really enjoyed this read. Congrats on “The Vault Main Floor”.
Thank you Norma.
Thank you for liking my post “Get Out!”. I’m impressed with your writing process and progress – good blog and an e-book!
You’re welcome Shirley. I very much enjoyed reading it.
Take care.
Thank-you very much for visiting my blog. I really appreciate you reading my work!
I enjoyed perusing your blog. 🙂
I nominated you for the versatile blog award, no pressure to follow through with it, just wanted to say I love your blog. 🙂 Here’s the post: http://allailencikova.wordpress.com/2013/12/04/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the sentiment.
Dear Jennifer,
I have nominated you for a very inspiring blogger award. You can have a look at: http://littlelilly0302.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you so much for the blog award. I really appreciate it.
Hey Jennifer,
I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger’s Award, rules here: http://lostinthelabyrinthh.wordpress.com/2013/12/18/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-goes-to/
Maria, x
Thank you for the thought. I appreciate it!
Hey 🙂 I came across your blog and skimmed through your latest post. I love them! Keep it up!
Thanks for the Like, Mrs! Phenomenal job on your blog 🙂
Mason Adams
Thank you Mason. I really like what you are doing with your blog as well! Keep it up!
Jennifer
I am not sure how you stumbled upon my blog, but I am glad you did as now I have found yours and quite enjoying reading it! You are very inspirational, I love your tips and also your collaboration idea! However, having a hard time finding your Follow button?! Maybe because I’m on my phone!?
WordPress Reader! Keeps me in touch with blogs of interest!
Thank you for liking my poem and congrats on your poetry book!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Keep up the poetry writing!
I look forward to getting updates! And thank you for the follow.
My pleasure! Awesomeness on the radio show!
Thank you for liking my recent post.
Hi Jennifer!
I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award! Woohoo!
http://kingpollux.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/nominated-for-the-sunshine-award-thank-you-afsheen/
Thank you for the sentiment! I appreciate it!
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Details can be found here:
http://orthodoxmom3.wordpress.com/
Keep up the great work on your blog!
Carol
Thank you for the sentiment Carol. I really appreciate it.
Thank you for liking my post! I am a new blogger, so please, any advice, comments, or feedback is welcome. Also, can you share a few post with me where I can learn more about you and your craft. I am married with little children, so making time to read and write is difficult, much less do research. I usually do my writing under pressure during break times at work, but it becomes a little hard to thinking through an idea when I have to hurry. Mrs., thank you again and good luck with all future endeavors. Later!
A really interesting blog and congratulations on your new book. Thanks for stopping by my blog too. -:)
My pleasure! And thank you to you as well.
Thanks for stopping by. Great blog 😀
I liked your post. 😉
Why thank you….which post might that be? This one?
Yes.
Thanks for the like, all the best with your book x
Thank you Scarlet. I appreciate it.
Thank you so much for following and liking my work! I will definitely look out for your work more and I’d love to send you a poem or two as part of a guest post if you really enjoy my poetry! Good luck with your book!
We need to get moving on that guest post! Now that I’m back I will send you an email!
Oh shoot! For sure! I forgot over the past few days! My goodness I’ve been busy!
Thanks for coming by 😉 From one writer to another Good Luck! Looking forward to reading more of you 🙂
Welcome….and thank you!
thanks for your likes and following me ..have a nice day 🙂
Thank you for the like on Lips Like Jagger. You may also enjoy my other site at 50figment. Cheers!
Congratulation! I have nominated your lovely blog for the Shine On Reader Appreciation Award. Please visit the page below for the details. I hope you will accept and nominate your choice of blogs to pass it forward. Peace. http://talesalongtheway.com/2014/04/08/liebster-and-shine-on-reader-appreciation-award-3/
” I’m not sure how or about what or why but I feel pulled, drawn, that the universe is calling, that it’s time to begin the journey.”
I know *exactly* how you feel. I started writing when I was 10 (quite a few years ago, trust me!) but I have never poured all the energy into my craft as I know I should have.
But I’ve recently re-committed to blogging (again! but you just always keep getting up no matter how many times you fall…..) and now, it’s *definitely* time. 🙂
Following!