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Jemellee

on a journey of rediscovering myself as a person and what i want with life.

books that got me reading again in 2023

books that got me reading again in 2023

🔗Disclaimer: Some of the links below may be affiliate links which I will earn a small commission if you click and purchase from them. I used to be an avid book reader. I remember always having a book in my bag or purse but somehow I lost interest a little

my 2024 word of the year: worth

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my 2024 word of the year: worth

It took me over 30 years to finally realize my worth

creating my 2024 vision board

creating my 2024 vision board

it's that time again to create a vision board for the new year!

Vlogmas 2023 & Extended Cuts!

Vlogmas 2023 & Extended Cuts!

It's a YouTube challenge which you vlog and upload content for 25 days up until Christmas. Vlogmas goes beyond YouTube now - so it's fun to see what creative ways content creators are doing each year.

a backyard view of trees, fallen leaves, with a sunset view of the lake

my sad girl spotify playlist

I don’t know what happened, but I stopped creating Spotify playlists during my last relationship. I would always make a playlist to capture songs that I was into that year with all the new songs or artists that I’ve discovered.

i'm not a tech reviewer 😅

i'm not a tech reviewer 😅

I know I'm currently on this whole budgeting/savings journey but I made an irrational but not-really-irrational impulse buy to get the Google Pixel 8 Pro as my new vlogging phone.

jemellee is putting away her groceries with both the fridge and freezer door open behind her

Money Mondays: Don't pay the ADHD tax

It’s not exactly a tax, but it's the price we pay when we aren’t mindful of the (emotional and/or financial) investment we put into it. Usually impulse buys are the main culprit of ADHD tax.

the bumper of jemellee's car is unfortunately falling off and had to use duct tape to hold it up

Money Mondays: Buying unplanned necessities

I do a good job disciplining myself during the weekdays. But once the weekend is here, my plans are up in the air.

a whole rave crowd at Breakaway Music Festival dancing to Deadmau5 as the sun is setting down

Money Mondays: Breakaway? More like Break-my-wallet

On Friday, I did not buy a drink nor food. I held on tight with my water bottle that I filled up when I got there.

jemellee has a pair scissors about to cut her bank card in half

Welcome to Money Mondays!

My biggest culprit when I spend money is mainly shopping for new clothes or a new ✨shiny thing✨ like a plush or gadget I’m probably never going to use after 3 times using it.

Being Tita Jem

Rekindled Love: journaling

Rekindled Love: journaling

As I'm getting older, I'm realizing how important it is to journal or take photos or video of everything that I'm doing because my memory is starting to get hazy.

Welcome to the Windy City

Welcome to the Windy City

I made it! I’ve experienced my first full week here in Chicago, and honestly, I’ve been feeling good. I haven’t cried as much as I thought I would be. I’m feeling a bit at peace with life right now.

Moving update

I thought I had more time, but once I looked at the calendar, I realized I need to full steam ahead with the packing.

2023 Personal Goals | April update

2023 Personal Goals | April update

Time freaking FLIES and we’re already at my first quarterly update for my personal goals. Honestly, I think we’re on track so far.

Dear Future Partner: Dating

Dear Future Partner

Dear Future Partner: Dating

I just want us to do something fun and stimulating. Things that could bring out our personality more.