Where has the time gone?

 I'll say it once as I've said it before I've been away from this blog site for a while now and wow it actually feels good to get back on here. I find myself falling off and then I find my way right back here picking up from where I left off. When I come back and read posts that I have on here it's a reflection and me reminding myself to keep working and keep working on making my dreams a reality.

So my last post was "I'm in the process of positive change I took a different path away from the baking business and I took my baking gloves off to venture out and really put my words into action. It took some time to get things in order long hours and days researching but I finally took the plung and said ... "enough is enough are we gonna do this shit or what?"

So here I am proud and happy to say that I'm really putting all my words into action I've always had my love for art and fashion in all forms. No matter how hard I tried or even emerced myself into other projects and hobbies I would always come back to Art. I took matters into my own hands and became self taught in graphic designing and yes it was rough at first but as time went on things have just become natural like I'm truly meant to do this.

For years now I've had a deep passion to design and run my own apparel line I literally have old pages from years back of designs and layouts that I've only imagined could be real. Sadly I myself put doubt in my mind that it could never happen and so those ideas were kept hidden and locked up in my sketch books. Every now and then my sketch books would reappear randomly as I would be going through stuff and I would skim through them admiring them but then would tuck them back away telling myself "nah you can't do this".

Well... God tested me once again it was almost like he was calling me out to challenge me and see how badly I wanted this dream that I keep playing with. It got me thinking and I just decided why have I let so many years go by without doing anything with my ideas and visions. No matter how hard I try this dream is not leaving me so I have to do something about it. 

I lost my job and well finding another job was not going so well I was being turned away left and right and I couldn't figure out why. I have years of experience in customer service, dispatching, case management etc. so why isn't anyone hiring me. I became discouraged and just starting putting myself out there and be open to whatever job I could get just as long as I could make some kind of income.

Then it hit me WTF am I doing I'm so quick and ready to run back to the corporate world when the whole time that I was working I was  spending hours and late nights after work putting in research to really figure out how I can progress myself into a graphic design career. So there was the sign your being turned away because you have a bigger purpose to fulfill your dreams.Then once I figured it out the next step was putting everything into play I had to scale down all my ideas and really put the vision together. 

Fast forward just a bit and I can proudly say I made the decision to enroll in school and got my Associates degree in Graphic Design. The experience as a whole challenged me and pushed me to levels that proved to myself how strong I really am. I was going to school in the morning and working 2 jobs one day job 2 days a week and a night job 4 days a week just to make ends meet while going to school. 

Talk about a struggle but it tested me harder then I've ever been tested before and I can honestly say that through the struggle it help me find myself and pushed me to have confidence in myself. God has blessed me with talents and I have been hiding them for too long.

I have a ton more to share about what I'm doing now but at the same time I want to use this blog site as I've always intended to use it for and collaborate with other artists and creators. I've had the opportunity to have a Shout Out feature with an online magazine to tell a little about myself as an artist and creator.

From that experience I want to do the same for some of my favorite artists and creators that I admire and feature them here on my site.

Everything is a work in progress but I'm going to be on here more often with new content and really put in the work to make this blog site what I've envisioned for so long.

 

See you soon! - Jenny Jenn

I am in the process of positive change

Hello, Hello, Hello

Wow it has been sometime yet again that i have been away from this blog that i began some years ago. In my absence this blog has existed online and I seem to always find my way back to continue this journey there's so much more to say and do.

Some things have changed but life seems to have taken a full circle again as I find myself coming back to this blog in the same status as was the reason I had begun. I got dumped! Mmmm Hmmm yup yet another employer called it off and just said after 5yrs it's over. Boom! Reality hits and back to unemployment but... this isn't my first rodeo see i've gone through this before and this time I wasn't too shocked it sucked but it is what it is.

I happen to feel as though this is God continuing to push me into the direction i need to go and giving me a swift kick in the ass saying "You got these dreams now here is your time keep working on them"

I've got a different state of mind this time a little more wisdom from the umpteen self help books that have become my best friends and provided clarity when needed.  I've stayed busy continuing to learn graphic design because i have to face the fact that i love being artistic and it's no leaving me no matter what. I'm still in love with music and the Art of DJing and continue to practice pretty much everyday trying to evolve in that aspect and I've even come out of the shyness and played some private gigs now and then. The newest thing that i have going on right now is photography I love it and i'm hooked.

It probably sounds crazy to be dabbling in all of these things but when it comes to being creative I tend to get a little crazy and want to know and do everything. Shit! If got gives us talents then we should use them right?

I've got a lot to continue to share on this platform and go into some things a little deeper now and then but all in positivity to share and motivate.

Stay tuned let's see where we can go and continue this journey I know i'm destined for big things.

As always sending tons of love and positivity to anyone and everyone

Jenny Jenn

                                                               My Sunday Sessions

Taking a different path...

Since my last update in 2014 I was excited to get my cupcake business growing and indeed it did but I didn't expect to get overwhelmed over the past year and a half and I think I took on a little too much. Business was great with every holiday and almost every weekend being booked with orders. However towards the end of last year my drive began to fizzle and working full time and managing my busy cupcake business just became too much.

In the midst of working on creations for cakes/ cupcakes etc. I found myself resorting back to my first love Art. Any chance I had in between a busy cake order on the weekend I would sneak a chance to work on some artwork. Soon I would find myself coming across my sketch books finding unfinished pieces that I so eagerly wanted to just get lost in.

Fast forward to Jan 2016 just at the peek of this year I made the decision to put down my baking gloves and hang it up and close the books on Jenny Jenn's Cupcake Creations.I love to bake and I probably always will but decided that baking would now be more of a hobby than a business venture for me. I'm forever greatfull for my customers who instilled faith in me and trusted that I could provide my creations and baked goods for their events but it was time for me to step out into a new light. 

My passions are still in tact I love music and I still love to DJ. I've always loved Art and loved to draw at a young age but as an adult never really open up my sketch books to share my work until now. I think it's time though I've got a lot to share and have hopes that somehow I can motivate or inspire someone along the way.

I've got a lot more to share and a lot of ideas to try and get off the ground so it's only right that I come back to my home site and continue to work through this masterpiece of LIFE.

It feels good to be back so stay tuned to see what we got in store and I hope to connect with other Art lovers, entrepreneurs, and all around positive inspiring individuals along the way.

Stay Blessed

jenny jenn

2nd time around

Pheeeewwww! It's been a minute since I've been back on my blog site. I made an attempt to get back but failed to follow up but this time around I'm back for sure and got new content that I will be working through and I'm going to try to get back into the groove of things again. I tried to take other avenues to get some things off the ground but I'm back to my original site and feel more comfortable with this platform and feel like I can keep growing from here.

Welcome Back!

I've been away from my blog for way too long just by what i see was my last entry.

However i do find it ever so amazing to reflect as to where i was at my last post. I think a lesser women would have cracked which i can say i probably was before.I built up amazing streangth with the obstacles I have faced just a short time ago. I've overcome some things i never thought I could. I'm in a much better place now financially my cupcake business is expanding, i continue to work on taking more DJ gigs and  i work fulltime. "Sky is not the limit for me baby!"  I want it alllll allllll alll!

I'll have so much more to share with the cucake business growing so much exciting news and content to share.

Stay tuned got so much fun interesting exciting content to share.

Jenny Jenn is back!!!

Feels like I'm on the right path...

My last post was my letter to the universe and I'm happy to say that the progress has begun. Since my last post things have been a bit stressful where I've consumed myself with more worry and stress then I can handle. First off my puppy has been battling health issues which put a great stress on me because he's my baby boy and I don't like to see him suffer. Financially things have been a struggle and now at the point where there's no money coming in I've had to find ways to make some cash here and there while actively looking for work.


Fast forward to today May 30,2012 I'm happy to say that first off my puppy is doing a lot better his blood tests came out good no major illnesses. He has to be on a special diet and supplements but I thank god that he is doing well. Second I'm happy and great full that I received a call back from an interview I went to last Friday and I started training at a new job today. It's a blessing that I was able to land this employment opportunity at this time where I'm in a pinch and can look forward to a steady income for the time being not to mention the commute is only 15 min away. This past month has really felt like God is testing my strength I've literally felt broken praying for the day that I don't have to worry. I may have fallen and tripped once again but I don't care how many times I may fall I'm gonna keep getting up.


I've been given a new path and I'm taking it as far as I can and going to learn as much as I can along the way. I still have my dreams in hand that I refuse to give up on and I'm going to keep pushing forward with my dreams.


For anyone out there that is going through a tough time and can relate, don't stand still and wait for something to happen. Keep moving forward and make something happen for yourself don't wait for someone to do it for you, any progress big or small is always a step in the right direction and lays the foundation for something greater. Your efforts don't go unnoticed, what we put out comes back full circle so get out there and set goals. Be determined and stay positive and watch the good things that will happen.


Always remember be great full for your loved ones,friends & family because I know for a fact that if it wasn't for my family and good friends that encourage and support me I don't think I could be as strong as I am.


Once again I send Blessings and Hugs to everyone that may be reading this and might be going through tough times keep in mind we all need each other. 


Jenny Jenn

My letter to the universe

Wow! just noticed that it's been some time since I've last logged onto my blog site and updated anything. Unfortunately I can honestly say the reason has been because I have lost my focus and I'm little by little regaining it back. I've had that the "I'm strong and I can do this" attitude for so many months and I felt like I could over come anything. I had my focus I was moving forward studying graphic designing and continued to grow my cupcake business with new ideas and ventures. However at some point I've begun to feel myself fallen and feeling defeated because I'm constantly worried about money and a steady income. I've never been in this position before I've always worked and now at this point where it's been a little over a year that I'm struggling to find work I'm screaming HELP! from the inside out. I've put a lot of time and effort into my design work and cupcake business to keep me motivated and thus far it's getting me by.


I continue to fill out applications and submit resume after resume with the hope that my efforts will soon pay off. And at this moment while writing I'm suddenly taken back to conversation that I've once had with 2 of dearest friends who have always shared the greatest advice with me. We've discussed what we want for our future, our hopes and our dreams and in order to achieve greatness we must release our hopes and dreams to the universe. If you release your greatest hopes and dreams to the universe then it becomes relevant and the progress of making those dreams come true can begin.


This blog post serves as my release to the universe and my progress can continue although I may have hit a little road block I'm building my bridge and I'm gonna make it.


I'll continue my graphic design work and my cupcake business because it's what I love to do not to mention both have grown tremendously since I first started and I love to see the progress. Another thing I'm actually pretty darn proud of myself for is that I've always been a lover of music and have always admired the craft of DJing. I can always remember family parties I was always the "DJ" as my cousins would say because I would always provide the music.I've always wanted turntables and a mixer and always wanted to learn how to mix but never really went for it. This is why I believe in the fact that you have to put all your hopes,wants and dreams out into the universe and watch and see what happens.
I wanted turntables,a mixer and I wanted to learn to spin and guess what... with the help and encouragement from my great support system I've got my turntables and my mixer and I've been practicing in my bedroom for a few years now. I'm now able to start recording my mixes and share them every now and then just for fun and the love of music. It may sound silly to some but... all I know is that I feel like it's a great accomplishment because it's something I've always wanted to do.


I'll end this post with a Hug to anyone out there that might read this, sometimes there's those days where we all need a hug.


Sending Hugs, Love and Blessings to All


Jenny Jenn

Sharing Positivity and Music

After hours of Designing I decided to take a break and play on my turntables, set my iphone to record the audio because I wanted to hear the playback. I love music and always have, I feel like I'm an artist by nature and I like to express it in every way I can.

Sorry there are no visual effects but hope you enjoy the positive messages

Thanks you for taking the time to listen!

A Fresh Start...

Over the past year I've faced a big life changing experience and next month will mark the one year mark when I lost my job. At this time and over the past couple of weeks I've taken the time to reflect on a lot that's happen through this year I have learned so much about myself and can admit I have had my weakest moments but I'm clearly becoming stronger then I've ever been. I feel like this was my Life test that God placed in front of me and said ... " C'mon I know you can do it so let's go time to get this show on the road"

The adjustment wasn't easy at first there was the major shock as far as my income and the first thing that came to mind was "How am I going to survive off of this income?"

The loss of my job became an extreme reality to me and as an extreme reality the daily routine I was once accustomed to was no longer something I had to do anymore. Literally I was FREE from the corporate world now it was my choice to jump back into that routine or really take a step back and decide if I'm going to work at fulfilling my dreams this was it it's now or never. I felt like God is giving me this opportunity to change my life because subconsciously it's what I've wanted but just have always been to afraid to admit.

So it began my days would no longer consist of waking up at 5am to drive in traffic for almost 2 hours to get to work for 8 hours and then drive home in traffic again for 2 hours. If I were to add all those hours up "Damb that's alot of time I spent wasted that got me nowhere" and I could choose to look at the negative side of the situation but... I can't look on the negative side of things in order to move forward I'm choosing to look at the positive side. Working at a young age I've gained experience and gained a good work ethic and I learned to be a professional first and foremost in everything I do.

I have goals and dreams I want to fulfill and I've never taken the time to pursue them out of fear of not knowing how to fulfill my dreams and stay committed to my job, I always had that little ounce of fear that would pull me back just as I was about to venture out.

Now fast forward to the present just about one year later I may not be as far along as I want to be with my goals but I'm definitely heading in the right direction and everyday I'm making progress. My extreme love for music and art has place me in two directions first I'm venturing out as a freelance Graphic Designer and I'm loving and learning every minute of it. Second I love music and I continue to work on my DJing even if it's only in my bedroom that also serves as my Creation Cave for the time being.

Through this process I've learned that there is nothing wrong with wanting to fulfill all of your goals God gave us talents and ... "Damb it!" if I have 20 God given talents I'm going to use all of them to the best of my ability.
I'm proud to say that I'm truly happy with where I am even though it's been a scary venture and at the moment even though things may not be perfect I'm positive that everything is going to get better and I will get to where I want to be.

I've surrounded myself with amazing friends who share the same views and values I've cut ties with ones that I can no longer tolerate the negative effect that they would bring. My family is amazing and have been my strongest supporters and I'm truly blessed with amazing friends and family.

CHEERS to new beginnings and continued progress and success.

Jenny Jenn :)

"Your life is the manifestation of your dream; it is an art. And you can change your life anytime if you aren't enjoying the dream" ~ Don Miguel Ruiz