Just as happiness shines in the shadows of sorrow, only in the darkest depths of fear does courage truly shine.
Mob Psycho 100, episode 205
Courage Shines in Darkest Fears

Slow and Steady Is the Real Deal
And it applies to everything in life In the past, I was too intimidated to try National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) because writing 50,000 words in 30 days seemed like … Continue reading Slow and Steady Is the Real Deal

My Freelance Writing Career Ended Before It Began
What I truly wanted grew in its place I dreamed about being a freelance writer and editor for years before I took steps to make it happen. Part of me … Continue reading My Freelance Writing Career Ended Before It Began

5 Unitaskers You’ll Find In My Minimalist Kitchen
A unitasker only needs to do the one thing, so it does that one thing really well. Our first apartment had one of the smallest kitchens I’ve ever seen. It … Continue reading 5 Unitaskers You’ll Find In My Minimalist Kitchen

How Ichiju Sansai Helped Me Get Healthy — and Heal My Relationship With Food
Kaki’s Minimalist Japanese Kitchen program teaches the Japanese meal template to getting fit without eliminating anything When I was a kid, vegetables didn’t get much attention. My mom would cook … Continue reading How Ichiju Sansai Helped Me Get Healthy — and Heal My Relationship With Food
Work in Progress
Most things in life are a work in progress!
Jessica Ann Ross

3 Things I Discovered With a 50,000-word Goal and a Tight Deadline
A look back on my first NaNoWriMo-esque challenge after finishing early I was minding my own business, writing to process thoughts, emotions, and life in general like I always do … Continue reading 3 Things I Discovered With a 50,000-word Goal and a Tight Deadline

No More Presents, Please + Thank You
What to do if the gift of nothing doesn’t work Spoiling the nieces and nephews is one of the wonderful benefits of being Auntie and Uncle. We’ve enjoyed the fun … Continue reading No More Presents, Please + Thank You

3 Things You Should Know Before You Start Decluttering
Although I’m no stranger to decluttering, I’m new to minimalism. So in the last few weeks, I’ve read dozens of minimalism blogs and articles as I moved towards this new … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know Before You Start Decluttering