welcome to the jassy life
Art on my commute
Welcome to the jassy life. Same me, new journey. Still biggin’ myself up, showing up as my true self and holding myself accountable for all the decisions I’ve made. However, I’ve entered a new chapter: motherhood. Now, not only do I need to show up for myself, but I need to show up for my little one whose beautiful brown eyes watch my every move (literally! s/o to the velcro babies). I have learned alot more about myself, my expectations, my shortcomings, etc. all within the last year. It’s been… rather interesting.
Death to debt
So, your girl is so close to being out of credit card debt, guys. So so so close. I made the below promise to myself and I got it done before April! But then… I resigned from my job to stay at home with my little ladybug and experienced a little financial setback. Now that’s another story for another time. I just hope I can keep the debt monsters away for a while.
Manifesting a debt free life
New art… maybe?
I haven’t been able to fully catch up on my art, but I did complete three art pieces (one was gifted) and began working on another all while holding a baby. I’m really trying to push myself to do more (as I say all the time), but I really mean it ya’ll! I can’t wait to start adding prints and original work to my site! I actually finished the painting from below photo, but I love this pic of my little one and I in the groove.
Painting with my newborn
Postpartum fashion
Since delivering my little one, my style has become a huge question mark as I have lost a bit of my identity. My postpartum body has been in a constant battle with my old clothes and my heart is fighting a war with the new clothes. I don’t know who is winning, chile.
It’s been a bittersweet challenge for me because I know this new body is the direct result of giving me the most precious gift I could have ever asked for, but on the other hand, not being able to fit in the clothes I once loved and adored is hard. Not looking good in clothes that I thought would look good on me is hard as well. Not to mention all the money I spent on those clothes. Also, I don’t hate this body, but I don’t love it either.
Lately, I try not to dwell too much on not fitting my old clothes; I just look for clothes that I love that complement this mommy body, with all of its curves and rolls lol. One of the main reasons this annoys me is because it costs money to rebuild a wardrobe! Lol. So I’m slowly buying some new pieces without breaking the bank… well, trying not to.
Me, one month postpartum - July 2023
Essentially, the jassy life is all about how I’ve been pivoting and adjusting to the new changes in my life. It’s my declaration that I am no longer the broke girl, although that was a fun chapter of my life, because I am rich in so many parts of my life. As I did with broke but high maintenance, I’m inviting you on this journey with me. & yes, I will still share the sales, looks of the day + things but also, more content around life in general. Stick around!
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