Life as...

Moving into this new year, I’ve struggled with a few things that everyone struggles with such as balancing life, school, and jobs. One of the biggest battles I’ve had to fight is one with myself. Depression. This is definitely not something I love to talk about anymore given that many people have different opinions. One of my favorite opinions I’ve heard is “You choose to be depressed”. It is crazy to me how people believe that depression is a choice. If you ask people about me, they know that I’m outgoing and happy. For me, I didn’t choose, to not be me. Anyways.. With this being said, I’ve decided to listen to myself this year more. To take the time to hear what I need. I’m doing this by getting my nails done, baking cookies, my pinterest bucketlist, face mask, hair mask, or even just taking a walk in a park. This last year, I purposely stayed busy by having two jobs, school and just sleep. I avoided listening to myself cry out. If I was lonely, I’d join a friend or just call it ...

Before... Ever since I damaged my hair a long time ago with chemicals (such as Brazilian blowouts and relaxers) I've had a hard time trusting just anyone to cut my hair. It took a lot of work and nourishment to bring these babies back and I didn't want someone to mess it up with a cut because my hair is what people recognize me sometimes with. I'd rather not look crazy. My mom would always try to take me to her friends and stuff and I was against it because LOL my mother may not have those friendships again if they mess up my hair. I don't care. They won't be friends after the melt down that I may have if my hair doesn't turn out like I would like it to be. However, I have this one hair that outgrows the others and my curls start to elongate all because it is time for a hair cut. Moving to Orlando, I did lots of research, asked people in the drive through at starbucks who cuts their curls, and tried to figure out how I wanted to do my hair. I wanted to do...

Y'all! I've decided that this blog is going to be about the random things that go into my life.. I know that I haven't said anything about food but there IS a first for everything. SO! I'm going to write about this amazing recipe that I made. Oh my word. I almost want to swing by Publix and go pick up things to make this again. I literally ate this every day. Cheesy jalapeno popper baked penne. I 'm pretty good about following recipes, but sometimes I add my own little twang. The only thing that I different was add cayenne pepper (cause ya girl likes to sweat) and it was so good. I almost got on one knee to propose to myself! As much as I would love to take credit for this recipe, I owe it to Jo-Anna Rooney (really pinterest cause it took me to her blog.) I wish my picture was as cute as hers but realistically this is what my iphone could do and it was pretty freaking good. I usually don't make recipes twice but I definitely recommend this to my friends...

I'm sitting here at a Starbucks cafe just nervous and curious about what comes next for me. Obviously, school and work. But as for this new chapter in my life, what comes next? Love? Adventure? Trouble? Moving to Orlando has already brought me many challenges. I miss my friends, family, but there is one person I haven't really stopped thinking about. Something that you should know about me is that I am a lover. For sure. I love love love and its not an easy love. I'm stubborn but I'm soft. I basically contradict myself as a person and I've just accepted that about myself. One thing that I've learned about myself is that if I have strong feelings, I will be heard. Whether its quietly or loudly. Surprise. It's me. I will be heard. I have never really chased after people because I truly believe not every girl or guy is for you. Kind of like a shoe size. If I'm a size 7 then why am I trying on a size 6? When a guy decide that he's done talking to me, I...

Hi guys, It's me. Jasmin Jones. I am 20, and I turn 21 in July. I am from a little town in Texas but I've recently moved to Orlando, where I am pursuing my future career as physical therapist. Moving out here by myself has been a struggle and I have temporarily closed my social media so I could focus more on myself and my studies. The reason I've decided to create this blog is mainly because two of my best friends have really encouraged me too. It also would be a good chance to just share with all of y'all, "Life as.." Jasmin, a sister, a daughter, a student, a barista, and some other roles I take on. I'm excited to share my thoughts on different topics, tricks I've tried and many more things. Hugs, Jaz