Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Starting my journey as Literaturebyjessc was difficult in the beginning as anything probably would. Nothing comes handed to you easily, “If you want it, you gotta see it with a clear-eyed view,” courtesy of Meek Mill. That’s exactly the motto I live by. I always... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s something most people don’t understand?View all responses Most people don’t understand who I truly am, and why I do the things I do. Sometimes I stick to myself if I feel that it’s more comfortable, and sometimes I can be very outgoing. I’m the lending hand in the back of the crowd... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite word?View all responses A lot of people stand on negativity when they believe they are incapable of doing something. They tend to use the words “I can’t,” manifesting that whatever it is they are trying to do will not get done. If you constantly say you can’t do something, you... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do you feel about cold weather?View all responses Cold weather is known to be the cause of pneumonia and other respiratory sicknesses. That’s the main thing we all focus on, until it’s time to lie down from a long day of work all over, a nice shower, and your room is room... Continue Reading →
It is important for us as women to stick together in many situations, especially with children. It is beneficial for support groups as sometimes parenting can be hard. It’s even harder when Domestic Violence is involved against you and your children. No woman should ever have to experience abuse, nor should a child see or... Continue Reading →
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? We all walked different paths in the same shoes, different sizes, which means we haven’t all been through the same exact thing. That’s what makes you, you. How you handle the situation and continue to push forward from whatever it is that is blocking your path.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.View all responses Every decision we make each day is a blessing or lesson. Either way, we still learn to progress in some way shape, or form. If you were walking with untied shoes, and you tripped and fell. What... Continue Reading →
Graduating is a different type of thing. It's not just an accomplishment, it's a mission. It's a mission accomplished for me. You see there are people who depend on my story to keep pushing, and i’m not saying it’s a heavy weight on my shoulders, I love the fact that people believe in me, that... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a time of joy, a time to get together as a family and enjoy life and each other as you should every day. It’s a time when people show thanks with gifts, kind words, and loving memories. I cherish moments like this because not everyone has a roof over their head, clothes on... Continue Reading →
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? I guess this prompt was specifically for me, knowing I love children. Being a kid at heart means still having the tendency to be a kid, do kid things such as crafts and things you may have wanted to do, but still maintain that adult... Continue Reading →
Every child deserves both parents, as a father is a daughter's first love. However, they say a woman can't raise a man, which is not necessarily true. But the bond a Father and son have is incomparable. Excuse me, the Bond between 908 and his son is incomparable! When I first met 908, he had... Continue Reading →
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? The best advice anyone can receive is to simply mind their business. When you focus on your own needs and wants, life treats you differently. It’s not called being “stingy”, it’s called giving yourself time to make sure you are prepared in all aspects. What can... Continue Reading →
What would your life be like without music? Cleaning is easier when Jersey Club is playing. It doesn’t matter if the song is directional, or just a song that rocks your hips automatically, but I’m going to get my house cleaned a lot quicker than doing it with another style of music. As a female,... Continue Reading →
Describe one habit that brings you joy. You never know the true meaning of joy, because everyone has a different feeling. Joy doesn’t just come with a smile, joy doesn’t just come with pain, but joy also comes with family. "Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants pain, but you can’t have a rainbow, without a little... Continue Reading →
How do you practice self-care? Self-care doesn’t just come from soap and water to your body, or stepping into church thinking that your past is forgiven. These are things that should be regularly done. Self-care is very important to me, and it starts within myself. Self-care makes me feel important. When I say that, I... Continue Reading →
I go away for a while, and then I come back, with a lot. I begun to focus on myself, started creating projects, movements, and ways to bring people together. What I noticed is, the more positive you are within yourself, confident, you start to see you for you. You start to see who you... Continue Reading →
It’s a great vibe when Jersey Club comes together. A lot of Jersey’s beef is deeply within the producers themselves, and I say that because when everyone is together, nothing that was said, agreed with, or argued over via social media is engaged in. If people took the time to focus on the production and... Continue Reading →
As a woman, sometimes we always want this and that, to be spoiled. Do you spoil your man, or fault him for your previous relationships, and faults? Insecurity in a relationship is very common. Ya’ll say ya’ll love one another, but go through phones, call each other “Wya?”. If you gotta do all that, there... Continue Reading →
It sounds very strange that I, the peer advocate for almost everything did not post about epilepsy on November 1st, but I showed it off to the world. I was proud to wear my purple, I was proud to remind epileptic people that it was national epilepsy awareness month. You know why? Because those 27... Continue Reading →
I’ve found a home to walk in the path of God in, finally! A place that makes me feel comfortable. The lord said “Come as you are.” I came in so confused back in July. I came in confusion on many things. It wasn’t that I wasn’t sure of what I was doing, it was... Continue Reading →
Let me tell ya’ll something, some real spill. People look at me like I have 24 heads as I take the medication I do and still continue to work, and get up, and move around not sleeping all day. Having a neurological issue like Epilepsy is a disability, yet it doesn’t mean I’m disabled, and... Continue Reading →
Isn’t it crazy, crazy how life works. It literally does a 360, and if you’ve done right by life; and forgiven yourself with true intentions to be pure, all is well. I sit and I think, certain times I used to cry, hysterically, about things that I had no control over. I wanted life to... Continue Reading →
Overstepping your boundaries can cause a lot of tension especially when it doesn't fully involve you. You cannot save everybody from everything; or take responsibility for things that others should especially when your situation isn't fully up to par. In today's age we tend to continuously "Age ain't nothin' but a number," when in all... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is about being thankful for all that you have received, you're blessings, you're curses. Why? Because they've helped you prevail. My past has helped each month prevail into someone of whom I've never thought I'd become. Nobody understands the true meaning of that holiday and everything becomes a competition; who can cook better, who... Continue Reading →
There is a time and place for everything. A time to work hard, to grind, to do whatever it takes for you to do inorder to reach your goal. In doing so, you will notice and experience growth. Everyone thinks they know you, until you become "different," because you are making all necessary moves. Nothing,... Continue Reading →
You're not going to like everyone you come across, and that's okay, but when it comes to customer service and projects, work; now I personally don't know you. It's all about the work and the money, and that's what most fail to realize. Use the proper mentality you have to progress. Prime example, fast food... Continue Reading →
It's about that time again! Time to stay as warm and positive minded as possible. That time where we often overlook other situations and perspectives. It's time for The 2nd Annual Revolution Of Love Coats and Clothes Drive. Having experienced the life of a shelter, little to none clothing and stretched means of living, I... Continue Reading →
Our favorite Cupcake lady has never missed an important moment in our lives. She's been there in times of cold, during your cramps, and now she's got ya back for school. Recycling uniforms, along with the collection of other materials, Mrs.Welch has a heart for us all. Her monthly donations to anything makes everything count.... Continue Reading →
Racism is a commonly overlooked issue. Sometimes you don't notice these things until you are a part of these situation itself. As a victim of stereotypes, let me tell you how okay it is to be who you are. Friends and Family come from all different ethnicities, and situations. I love when people see me... Continue Reading →
As I continue to watch the growth of this young man and his team, I am deeply impressed by the progression of who and what they've became. Altariq has done meetings with the mayor of Plainfield, got a job on his own, and started a donation fund not for him but for his team. It... Continue Reading →
Each moment I come to Plainfield, I HAVE to stop and visit my favorite cupcake lady. She's been doing so many positive things for the city alone. It's like she puts herself after others, sometimes people need to experience that type of love and care. The reason I respect Ms.Stacey so much is because she's... Continue Reading →
Believing in something and standing for it is absolutely amazing. It's an amazing feeling, amazing experience due to the fact that you come in touch with others trying to do the same, and then from there, the bond is incredible. Bringing Back JHBD, Altariq Nelson don't care what it takes to do so,... Continue Reading →
So there is this guy that I see each day with the same sad look on his face and the same sad walk. We've all experienced someone or something like that before. Now today, I just so happened to grab a slice of pizza before running errands, and here he goes walking in. As I'm... Continue Reading →
It's not many who think about others the way you think about yourself. Putting yourself before others and making sure you're straight, Not Ms.Stacey! Well of course she's always straight, but such a caring woman to everyone not just in Livay's " Welcome To The Sweet Shop." Back at it again with another way of... Continue Reading →
So yesterday I threw out an opportunity for my viewers to ask what they wanted to see and discuss. How did they want the next "literaturebyjessc" surprise to come about? A great answer was thrown at me by my boy Comma Gz. Why don't I go live with a few other talents, some that I've... Continue Reading →
"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything." In being who you are, if you don't defend yourself, you'll fall for anything. People will walk all over you, life will walk all over you. I abide by this statement in everything I do in life. Staying on top of things could be one... Continue Reading →
Working with the Iris House has been completely amazing. The whole team is so kind, confidential, and polite. From my experience, The Iris House is more than just a group of people promoting safe sex, they are a family. One that deeply cares for one another, which is great because having someone who cares pushes... Continue Reading →
As I walked through North Plainfield last week, I seen signs in people's windows not realizing that they were actually teachers. "No contract, Still working, Always caring." This touched my heart in so many ways because this actually shows that irregardless to a situation, teachers care about their students. I mean think about it, teachers... Continue Reading →
So Literaturebyjessc was under construction for a while due to this whole moving process and let me tell you! Being an adult and living on your own is A LOT! You've literally gotta make sure you have all you need, and know your surroundings. I have successfully moved and I absolutely love it. I loved... Continue Reading →
Busy mornings, appointments, rides, and blogs each morning, sleep barely hears from me anymore. My last deep and well rested sleep was most likely during the womb. LOL, I'm always on time for everything, but if it's in the morning, I "Gotta have my Dunkin'." Extra large, Light N' Sweet each morning and then the... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, faster than you think in fact. As always, The Iris House have always put together something in regards to the holiday or each month. Starting November 5th, come on down to The Iris House located at 630 East Front St in Plainfield, NJ for free HIV testing. In doing so,... Continue Reading →
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