Journey With Jess Jones

“Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over.” ~ Gloria Naylor I’ve had the opportunity this long weekend to connect on another level with some very close friends (face to face and the old trusty Facebook) and to reflect on these special friendships. Read more…

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As a mix of excitement, fear, thrill and sadness wildly sweep over me right now, a swirl of epiphany’s, stress and smiles all at once… Even as I put my fingers to the key board, my heart drops slightly into my belly simultaneously a thrilling wave of anticipation… I HAVE HAD ‘THE FEELING; you know the one deep in your belly that tells you its the right time to make a change…. I HAVE MADE THE CHOICE; as difficult as Read more…

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Time Travels is a series to spotlight places from my past travels. You’ll get a glimpse of places from Alaska to Italy, Ireland to Madagascar! I may even throw in a favourite travel story from time to time:) It’s just amazing how time flies when you’re having fun!   This week I couldn’t resist looking back to what I was doing exactly ONE YEAR AGO to celebrate my last birthday of my twenties!!! I was SUPER lucky to be joined by my bestie, Miss Jillian Curry, Read more…

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 “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” – Audrey Hepburn   My favourite Melbourne Girls!!  I am blessed to have amazing friends around the world. From my gorgeous girls dating back to the good Read more…

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Here is the long awaited shout out to some pretty amazing people and places I encountered whilst in Argentina! If you haven´t already checked out the first installment… ARGENTINA: That´s a Wrap…The Thank You!    Buenos Aires, My Bestie and La Boca Definitely one of the all-time highlights of South America has been getting to share some very special travel time with my bestie Miss Jillian Curry! With only 10 days we were on a mission to make the most Read more…

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I hope this finds you all happy and healthy and enjoying the holidays! I have to say, I sure am! No matter what your beliefs are, this time of year tends to be rather festive and a GREAT opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. I do hope you are taking full advantage of this very special time. Or if perhaps you’re like me, and spending the holidays on the other side of the world, I do hope Read more…

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Just wanted to kick off my birthday week with my favourite quote from growing up… DANCE LIKE NOBODY’S WATCHING, LOVE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER BEEN HURT, SING LIKE YOU’RE PART OF A CHOIR, AND LIVE LIKE ITS HEAVEN ON EARTH!! I am celebrating in Buenos Aires with my best friend on her way!  A HUGE week ahead with plenty of dancing, singing loving and living it up! Have a fabulous week!! Health and Happiness,  Jess

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  I can hardly believe that it’s finally here! I’ve just set foot on Chilean soil, my 6th continent, and thus turned the page to the next chapter of my life. You may have read in the About Me section, that I look at life as one large story book. Each chapter of the book is a milestone, another phase in our life… welcome to my next chapter, backpacking South America! Here’s a glimpse of a few things I’ve done Read more…

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