Jen smiles, sings, & shares.

A fellow walks up to the cash register.

Me: Hi! Welcome to ________. How can I help you?

The fellow looks up and just stares.
I stare back.
He seriously stares for a good 5 seconds.
I decide to break the silence.

Me: Wow. I feel like we just had a moment.
Him: We did! I feel like I know you from somewhere.
Me: Really? That’s weird!

I take his order and give him his receipt.

Me: K Enjoy!

He takes a few steps away and looks back.

Him: You wouldn’t happen to be on YouTube would you?

People are so cool, dude.

It’s been tough working two jobs. Tuesdays are my toughest: 10:30AM to 4:00PM at my first job, then 4:30PM to 12:30AM (yes AM!) at my second. But moments like these put a smile on my face and remind me to put a smile on my face. I’m blessed to be able to work at all. We all gotta hustle.

“Watch out for people who have a situational value system, who can turn the charm on and off depending on the status of the person they are interacting with…Be especially wary of those who are rude to people perceived to be in subordinate roles.” (Bill Swanson, former CEO Raytheon)

Do you remember.. 8 years ago… When i was like 13. When you were totally in love with me ;) and tried to make me talk… And I was secretly in love with you but tried to act way too cool? Its really crazy to see where we all are now.. So much has changed. But you know, one thing has never changed for me. Everytime i hear the song “so into you” - tamia and fabolous.. I cant help but think of you. I remember you sang that song and put it online (long before the whole youtube explosion). I pretty much had that song on repeat all summer. I think youre always gonna have this gift of affecting peoples lives.. Theres absolutely no way that youre “just another girl” to __________… or me… or anyone. You have this way about you that just makes boys fall crazy in love with you.. And ive never worried about where youll end up.. if theres ONE thing you get from your mother.. Its your fight. I dont doubt for a second that regardless of what happens [__________] youll be back on your feet, looking back and telling me about everything you learned. Youre somebody that i know God is not gonna let any harm come to.. And i know ultimately you believe that. We’re never gonna be able to see exactly where we’re gonna be down the line.. But its impossible for me to picture you in an unhappy place. Your character and passion is way too unique. Youre usually the one saying this to me.. But you gotta have faith. In any case, im still half asleep… Im prolly gonna read this tmrw and try to figure out what the hell i was trying to say.. Basically, i love you, youre way awesome, dont be sad cuz you dont deserve it, goodnight ;)

I may not agree with everything you said ((*ahem)) but this is definitely one of the sweetest/kindest/encouraging things I’ve heard.. in a long while. I could’ve potentially cried all night in confusion, but you’ve cleared a lot of the haze. Please come back soon. I’ll be counting down the days for December :)

- Liked by many, Loved by few - VERY FEW.

           I get along with a variety of people. Small talk is easy. We smile and we know not to push each others’ buttons. But we just like each other. We wouldn’t do anything special for the other. For people you love, sometimes you do push their buttons. You don’t mean to, but sometimes you do. In the end, everything somehow recovers and lessons are learned. You love that person more than before. We would do anything for the other.

I’d rather be loved.

Now that I’ve graduated, I’m very much alone in the sense that my schedule is my schedule. It’s really hard to meet up with my friends who’re still in school and I can’t hang out with anyone when they’re free ‘cause well.. I’m at work when they’re off classes, and they’re going to get ready for school when I’m getting out of work and i gotta go to bed ‘cause I open in the morning too.

I literally work over 14 hours a day.

Everyday I’m hustlin’.

God please be my strength in all of this.