1. Can you tell us the story of how you and Jessi met and became best friends? – anonymous
We first met at Liberty Church! Then we saw each other again at a church Sisterhood event, talked about my blondies (haha), went out to a friend’s birthday party afterward, and literally became best friends within a few weeks. And we’ve been ever since!
2. Is there anything you won’t/don’t blog about? – anonymous
I don’t really post about my dating life because it just seems…weird (especially in the beginning stages of dating someone). When I’m in a serious relationship I’ll post about it.
I also try not to post often about (bad) things that I’m going through in life. It’s not that I’m trying to hide anything, it’s just that most of those things are actually pretty dumb, and I hate to put off a “woe is me” attitude when I know that I’m actually very blessed.
3. I just graduated college and ended a relationship with my boyfriend of 3 years. I want to start dating, but I’m so nervous and don’t know where to begin. What’s your best piece of advice for dating in your 20s?? – Allison
I can definitely relate. I went through a similar situation, and honestly I put off dating for years because I hated the idea of it. I have a lot of thoughts on dating/relationships, but I think the biggest thing is just don’t over-think it. I can only speak from personal experience, but any time I over-think I find myself not acting like myself, and being yourself is so very important when it comes to dating (and any relationships, for that matter). Go easy on yourself, enjoy the time getting to know a new person, and observe the interaction/how you feel. I feel like we tend to over-complicate things when it comes to dating/relationships when it should really be quite…simple.
4. Who is your celebrity crush? – Adam
Can I name a few? 😉 Bradley Cooper, Jon Hamm, and Charlie Hunnam.
5. Do you have any tattoos? – anonymous
Yes, I have 4. Soon to be 5, possibly!
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Please note that I’m *not* an expert and that this advice is based solely on my own experiences and thoughts. Have a question? Feel free to leave it as a comment on this post or ask me anonymously.
Do you have/want any tattoos?
Celebrity crush?
I don’t have any tatoos but have been wanting to get one. My sister has a bunch and I think they’re really neat…but I have a hard time knowing my mom would be super disappointed if I got one. If I ever did get something it would be tiny and in a hidden place and would read “choose happy”.
My celebrity crush has always been Paul Walker. RIP.
love that! yes, i try to keep all of my tattoos hidden for the most part - safest bet
(I also hid 2 tattoos from my parents for about a year, haha)
I have the same celebrity crushes! Swoon!
xoxo
I don’t think if you post about “bad” things in your life or if you have a bad day that people would think ill of you - I think we all go through ups and downs, we’re all blessed to be having the basics of shelter, food, clothing etc - but writing about all experiences you have I think is what makes you so relatable, and why people love you/your blog so much! You’re open and honest. I love these posts
-And would like to know what the next tattoo is going to be?! 😉
Ah, thanks for that encouragement, Dana! It’s definitely important to me to open up here more on the blog, but I try to save it for more “official” life lessons posts rather than just vent in the midst of going through something, if that makes sense
I’m not really sure about my next tattoo just yet - I have a couple of ideas in mind. probably some sort of text, like one of my favorite bible verses!
Haven’t read your blog in a while but glad I came back to this post. The advice about new relationships is perfect for me right now. ended a long-term relationship in the fall and am starting to date people but I have found myself over thinking things way too much. if it’s meant to happen-it’ll happen!
i have 4 tattoos as well & am itching for my 5th.
Yay, glad you’re back Karla
and really glad that my advice resonated with you! xo
Love how in connect you are with your readers! What a fun community!
I have two tattoos & I’m dreaming of more once my budget allow for it. I’m tempted to start a flowy and beautiful shoulder piece, but we will see what happens!
I love Jon Hamm! swooooooning haha
and Joseph Gordon Levitt!
I have just been recently thinking about dating. I have been single for about a year now, but the thought of meeting people exhausts me. I work crazy hours, and am a single mom and am kind of stuck when it comes to figuring out how to meet someone. I don’t even know where to begin!
I love this! My readers didn’t ask me this, but is it cool if I steal some of these questions and blog on these myself! They got me thinking!
I don’t have any tattoos and probably won’t get any. I do, however, think they’re cool and love hearing the stories behind why people got them.
My celeb crushes… Trace Adkins, Dwayne Johnson, Shemar Moore and Boris Kodjoe. *swoon*
celebrity crushes: (first always was Heath Ledger); Robert Downey Jr., Colin Farrell, Jared Leto.
ahhhh still trying to work up my nerve for tatt #1 — ten years later.
Will you ever do a post of all your tattoos?
maybe! some of them are secret, so won’t include those 😉
Really random but where are some of your favorite places to go dancing in NYC? I feel like I always end up going to the same few places/need reccommendations
Hey Amanda! Clubs/bars in NYC are always changing, but some of my favorites right now are Finale, Marquee, Gilded Lily, Goldbar, 1OAK, and Southside (<- a classic!)