Australia Introduction- Hi, friends

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Hello friends,

Welcome to my alter ego, Jess Jones. Very Superman of me- I know. If you know me well then you know one of my nicknames for my dog is Bo Jones so this is an ode to him.

I will be blogging about my Australia trip from this page, please feel free to subscribe if you'd like to be updated with every new post, otherwise check when you would like to.

Today is one week until I land down under and I am oh so very excited to go on this adventure. There will be beaches, mountains, so so so many stars and time with a friend.

As some of you may know this past year has brought a lot of changes to my life. I went through a breakup after almost 6 years of being together. We had out wicked moment of telling each other how we were changed for the better because we knew each other. I moved, I had the honor to meet my current roommate, Jacey, and I am so thankful for her. Not only does she enjoy my quirks and cringe but she makes sure that I know when I am being either of those things. I ran 2 half marathons. The first one I had the honor to meet some locals, Lori, who ran with me. Karin and Deb who showed me around Zion. I plan to come back soon to explore Bryce with them as well. I am so grateful to their company.

I have met so many other great people along the way. Utah, Michigan, even in my home city too. I have reconnected with some people as well who were like family to me. This past year was really about growth, choosing myself, my happiness and to say that I was able to do all of that and still be here with a smile on my face. I am truly grateful for all that I have done.

I have learned a lot about myself during this time and it has been really fun to get to know myself again. I have been drawing, spending a lot of time outside and writing. SO MUCH WRITING (Bayley knows). To be able to fully come back to the person that you needed when you were growing up is such a humbling experience.

I did not realize how simple it would be to give myself the love that I had always needed.

I am not perfect by any means, I have done some things that were wrong and may not have gone about them in the best way and I came out with a lesson learned. There is a lot to come of my life, I have yet to experience some of my greatest memories.

Thank you to all of those who have been able to help guide me along the way. I truly appreciate all of you.

As I go on this journey, please do not hesitate to reach out to me in whatever way you feel the most comfortable.

Until next week!

-Your Friend,

Jess Jones