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How to create a simple daily check-in reminder on Discord (no coding!)

Life June 25, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica

I wanted to create a daily check-in reminder for my writing server to keep everyone motivated: just a quick “Hey, how are you doing?” so the server would have daily activity and the writers felt loved. Here was my wish list: I wanted to customize the icon and username of whatever posted the message I …

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How to take care of your leather high heels (and fix stuck heel tips)

Life June 22, 2021June 28, 2021 by Jessica

I don’t think it’s inaccurate to say that America is a culture of disposable things. Besides property and fine jewelry, we’re not encouraged to keep things for long. Broken? Replace it. Seen better days? Toss it. Ford regularly tries to persuade me to replace my five-year-old car. It makes me wonder what they must think …

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Overnight home office makeover (for under $100!)

Life April 1, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica

When I painted my formerly lime Character Room, it was to breathe life into a dark, north-facing room I rarely entered. It’s where I stashed most of my fandom stuff: a happy, bright space I used for workouts and the occasional freelance job. But a color that’s invigorating for an hour on the odd evening …

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The first daffodil of 2021

Quitting social media to save your mental health

Life March 30, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica

My covid breakdown hit last July: a spectacular evening meltdown that had me doubled over on my desk, wishing I could delete myself. It was born from a combination of factors: impostor syndrome, family drama, work stress. I knew I had to make drastic changes in order to continue to function. And among the many …

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Black closet doors with Star Wars quote

These are the doors you’re looking for (easy Star Wars closet makeover)

Life February 4, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica

A few years ago, I decided to paint the closet doors in my living room with flat black chalkboard paint so I could write motivational quotes on them and, y’know. Motivate myself. Fast forward a few weeks to when I had the better idea to turn my now-black closet doors into the Star Wars opening …

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Jessica is a writer with an interest in Japanese, lazy DIY, tea, and bubble baths. Luke and Leia enjoy pillows and growling at Jane Austen adaptations.

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