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Friday, December 2, 2011

Update

I thought it was time I updated you all on my life.

After all, this blog started out as a personal diary and somewhere along the way I lost myself amidst all the fabulousness.

After almost two years of being rejected by every other career known to man, I was finally offered a freelancing gig at my old newspaper. So I've been very busy lately, which is good news. It's been a comfort nestling back into the familiar cradle of news reporting. I feel like this blog helped me maintain my writing skills, because I found it effortless to fall back into the swing of things.

Unfortunately, that seems to be the only positive change in my life right now. I'm facing a multitude of horrible issues, most of which I am powerless against.

I've been dreadfully ill, I'm in financial trouble, and there are literally dozens of other serious problems which have morphed themselves into a monster.

Plus, the holidays are not a particularly cheerful time of year for my family. So there's that.

On top of all my own stresses, I am dealing with the sickness of a friend. This person is in the hospital. It is a nightmare to witness.

I wish I had better things to say. I really thought 2011 was going to be my year. Clearly, I was mistaken.

I'm not particularly religious, so I don't feel comfortable asking people to "pray for me." But if you could send me good vibes, I would be grateful.

Thank you.

40 comments:

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

sending positive vibes your way!! things will get better and try to do something nice for yourself every day to cheer you up!

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry things aren't too good right now, but congrats on the job!

Shalini said...

Consider the good vibes sent. I'm sorry for the crappy luck. Hopefully things will turn around in 2012.

Shannon said...

I'm really good at sending positive vibes...and they are being sent your way.

Sorry to hear about all the bad things. Truly.

Josie said...

Oh, Jenny, I'm absolutely going to be thinking about you. Sending you infinite love.
xo Josie

JUST ME said...

You know I'm sending you great vibes, honey.

And if you need anything - ANYTHING - even just someone to send emails to, please know that I'm here, in any capacity I can be.

Love.

Christina Sophia Gomes said...

OH :( I hope everything works out ok...Think positive and I'll do my best to send good energies to you! :) **

azu said...

Jennifer, of course I'll pray for you. I hope everything gets better. I can relate with a few things you've got going on. I won't bore you with any details, but sometimes I wish I could grow a pair of wings and just fly the hell out of here. LOL.

Feel better :) And remember that you're smart and beautiful. I'm sure all of these lovely readers wishing you good luck will help you in more ways than one with their good vibes.

XOXO

Liv said...

I'm sending you every positive vibe I can muster and trying to absorb more from the most optimistic souls in my immediate vicinity so I can send you even more.

I'm happy to hear about the job though, hopefully that helps to sort out some of the financial messiness and is also the start of better things to come.

Biiiiig hugs!
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fabulousjunk said...

As someone who has been there, I am going to tell you one thing. Everything is going to be ok. When it rains it pours, and sometimes things don't often work out the way you plan...
BUT there is always a reason for that. That is life sometimes. We may not understand it at the time and make no sense right now.. but it will. Hang in there, and take it day by day. Remember the things that make you smile... really smile.

xxoo
becks
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Gayatri said...

I'm sending you lots and lots of good vibes Jenny. Congratulations (again) on the reporting gig. Chin up and know that we all love you and hope for the best for you. Things will definitely get better :)

Gayatri

Jamie said...

I'm sorry things are a bit rocky for you right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish there was something I could do to help make things better. Just remember, there is always a rainbow after the storm. Things will get better in time. Try and focus on the good things you have right now. Big hugs for you my friend!

XOXO,
Jamie
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Becca said...

Sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way. Keep your head up!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

i'm sending you all my good vibes. i know i only know you online, but to me, you are a wonderful person who deserves the very best! good luck with your new gig and i hope it turns into something where you can truly use your writing talents to earn more money! and good luck to your friend!

hope you feel better! <3

Bonnie said...

You know I love you with all of my heart, and I always wish you the very best. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here for you! :)

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Dan Perez said...

Chin. Keep it up. Sending good vibes...

French Girl in Seattle said...

Sorry to read this, Jenny. You can't do much about your poor friend being ill, but once you get back on your feet, you will be able to look at things in a more positive way, that's a promise. First of all, the freelancing job. That's great news. And you still have the wonderful boyfriend of yours, and all your friends, in cyberspace and around you too. Life runs in cycles Jenny, and yes, I agree, you are not in a good cycle right now, but the wheel turns. It absolutely does. It's all about "hanging in there" sometimes. Oh, and I think you should stop writing about these poor Hollywood souls who had so much drama in their lives for a while ;-) You need to surround yourself with cheerful, positive vibes. Find a couple of people who are doing wonderful, positive things and focus on writing about them for a while. I hope you feel better soon. Veronique

Sherin said...

Good vibes definitely being sent your way! hope everything works out and sorry you've been having a tough time of it all!!

Tights Lover said...

I'm sending your way all the good karma you can handle!

Maybe the newspaper gig is the beginning of you turning things around. I certainly believe it is.

Holidays + family = stressfulness...I'm right there with you on that. And that's horrible to hear about your friend. I really hope things work out for the best...I hate that things aren't going well for you right now.

I'll be hoping things take a turn for the better for you!

Stephanie said...

Vibes sent. I hope that 2012 is a much better year for you, my friend!

Sarah said...

Thinking of you my lovely!
x

Shybiker said...

Hang in there, bud. We're pullin' for ya. The game ain't over until they put you in a box, so try to extract some joy from life before then. I hope 2012 is a better year for you.

The Woven Moments said...

Keeping you in my not-religious-but-very-spiritual thoughts. ((hugs))

Unknown said...

Honey sending you nothing BUT good vibes your way. Sorry to hear about your ill friend I'll definitely keep he or she in my prayers. And wishing for a better 2012 for you doll because I know you deserved it and it sounds like you need some positive and cheerful to come your way. You're in my thoughts :)


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Chyrel Gomez said...

Sending you some positive vibes. Everything will be good. It's just a phase.

Unknown said...

I'm sorry to read that honestly, I just "know" you through your blog but I've got the felling you are a very nice person, I really hope your friend gets better soon...

Unknown said...

you surely are going through a lot right now. be strong my dear! :)

Anonymous said...

lots of positive thoughts your way. Sorry to hear about things not being so great but try to remember that you have got something positive to focus on (congrats on the newspaper job). I'm sure 2012 will be a fresh and better start to things.

Bhav xx

Arielle-HumblePieVintage said...

You'll be in my thoughts. I hope things get better for you soon

David Macaulay said...

so sorry to read Jennifer - yes good vibes. Believe me, I can relate...

A Very Sweet Blog said...

Jenn, I'm definitely sending well wishes your way. When it rains it pours. Just know their are always clear and sunny skies ahead. Keep your chin up and hang in there. ((HUG))
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✗✗ said...

I'm so sorry to hear this news apart from you getting an awesome job!! Congrats on that! Well deserved, your writing is amazing!

I'm sending you heaps of positive vibes right now. I truly hope things do begin to look up.

Courtney Erin said...

I'm so sorry that things haven't been going well - I wish there was something more I could do...but I will send all my positive thoughts and hope that things start to change.

xoxo ~ Courtney
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Alex Byer said...

Listen girl, it'll get better. I just know it. Sending my best your way.

Ashley/ MILK TEETHS said...

Jen, definitely sending good vibes your way! Chin up gf <3

Sierra said...

Sending you very very positive vibes your way lady! I'm SO happy to hear that you have a Freelance job with your old newspaper company. That's wonderful and hang in there - hoping everything gets better soon. xoxo.

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

So sorry, hon. I'm sending good vibes and keeping you in my heart.
xoRobyn

Elisse said...

Done and done. Good vibes and prayers are sent your way! Anchor yourself in the positivity of the job - I can't say that it'll be enough to deal with the not-so-great stuff in your life right now, but I think it's a good place to start.

Thanks for your honesty in this post. Your blogger network has got your back!

Mikaela said...

I thought too that 2011 would be my year. In a way it has been, I've found love but at the same I have and I still do deal with things I never thought would happen to me :( But people around me make me want to even try to survive, and I know that in the end everything will be okay! :)

Love,
absofuckinglutely

Unknown said...

Life is so tough sometimes. I know there are days when I really can't focus on the positive. I do hope things get better for you!

The holidays mostly piss me off =)...