Howdy! I'm a Texan, born and raised! I grew up in a multi-cultural family in a military community which exposed me to much diversity.

My niece, when she was young, used to call me 'Auntie Jelly' because I liked jelly sandwiches at the time. My friends and former colleagues called me JAM (my initials). I like the simple things in life, so "Simply Jelly Jam" seemed fitting as a pen name.

I believe that self-care is important to my health and value of life. I'm a workaholic and often forget to take breaks, which led to some minor health issues a few years ago. I took a hiatus from the workforce (and adulting, obviously) to focus on my own self-care.

I've kept myself occupied with learning new hobbies, improving old skills, spending time with my family and dogs, and enjoying all the simple things in life!

Apparently I'm not good at the whole adulting thing, but I do invite you to join me in my endeavors as I explore various hobbies, reflect on past experiences, and figure out how to better balance life and happiness.

 

Hopefully you'll find my stories entertaining or interesting. Who knows?  Maybe you'd find one of my stories relatable.

Thanks, and have a great day!
Simply Jelly Jam

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