Who is jDl: Blogtember

Hey y'all,

Today's Blogtember topic is Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are. So there are a lot of factors that contribute to who I am so here are a few things that make me, me!

So y'all know I am from North Carolina but I am actually an army brat so I was born in Texas and my parents are from each coast so there is no direct place that contains "home" to me.

Not a glamorous shot, but part of my family Christmas 2011.

Home has always been around my parents. They are the best parent's I could ask for and I have been so blessed by them through the years whether through advice,spiritual guidance, emotional support, financial contributions, and so much more. I really have the best 
family and between my parents and siblings. Being one of four kids has really affected my life, I mean I have middle child syndrome and my little sister is one of my best friends. My mom has defined my life a lot, she is the one who taught me how to cook/bake, craft, and my love of reading.

Apart from my parent's my Dad's job instilled a love of travel in me as well as an appreciation of long friendships. Living in Europe for three years grew a great love and appreciation for other cultures. Being a military child and moving so much makes you appreciate your friendships that last through years and distance.

Carolina. UNC has of course shaped my life in a positive way. I really never expected to attend UNC and I know it was ultimately God's plan. At Carolina I challenged myself and it was a lot of growing in my personality and now I am blessed to drive to UNC for my job.

PBX. My sisters in Phi Beta Chi have of course influenced and helped define me. From growing spiritually to having 100+ sisters to watch my back my experience was amazing and I was able to serve in two different leadership capacities and now I can help the chapter as an advisor.

I am a daughter, a sister, a Tar Heel, a traveler, a food lover, a bookworm, a crafter, a blogger, a postgrad, a prep, a child of God, a girl. 

I'm Jessica.  

Who are you?

Meet Max: Crazy Cat Lady

Hey y'all,

Last weekend while I was home for the holidays I got to meet the newest member of my family. My parents adopted astray kitten at the beginning of the month. Long story short my parent's put down our family dog back in April and since then we have all wanted a new four-legged friend. However, it didn't work out well with my grandparents. So this winter we were all thinking my parent's would get a chocolate lab puppy since that was what my Dad wanted. But, a lady my mother volunteers with found this kitten and had been feeding him but he didn't get along with her cat so she asked my Mom if she wanted him. My dad is actually allergic to cats and has been on allergy shots for years but so far he has been fine with the new little guy. So here is Max!

Well I hope that everyone is getting ready for a safe New Year's Eve!