About me
I seem to have this ability to express myself through writing and I rather enjoy it. I learned from a very young age that if I were to write about how I was feeling or thinking it would be well received, often more so than any attempts at verbalizing the same thoughts.
I want to write. Not only about the things that come easily and naturally for me but I want to expand and broaden my areas of confidence when it comes to writing. I have never given it time or attention. I’m not sure how or about what or why but I feel pulled, drawn, that the universe is calling, that it’s time to begin the journey. It is my hope and dream that I get fulfillment from this mecca of mine.
I want to learn and grow as a writer. I want to learn and grow as a listener. I want to learn to engage the reader, stir the reader and most of all connect with the reader.
I would rather save the details of the ‘about’ to my writing. Let it unravel, to let you experience and get to know me through revelations in my writing. I want our relationship to be unique. Have your idea of who I am and what I am about blossom from with in you.
All that being said to help you know about me, I am first generation born Canadian (family from England) I am in my 40’s, I was married when I started this blog however now divorced and engaged with a new partner, I have children and grandchildren. I have raised 8 children both my own and adopted. I am currently a slow travelling digital nomad wandering, pondering and recollecting as I go.
I care about community, volunteerism, education, travel, culture, knowledge and enlightenment. I have a big fascination with the Universe, space, time and all of the sciences.
It is important to me that people learn and understand that they are special and unique. That they have a destiny and a purpose during their time here on this beautiful planet.
I share my life, my story, my adventures and teachings in hopes to help inspire others to do the same.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to bother with my Blog.
You can find more of my writings here at Leon and I’s Travel Blog where we share our travels, thoughts and recommendations. https://www.closerlives.com/jennandleontravelblog
We’ve also got a YouTube Channel Jenn & Leon Travel where we share vlogs of our travels which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD-wx9lLiFeulexN0Y00DMQ
Keep an eye out for the New Year of 2022 when I will also be sharing daily thoughts on my new soon to be announced You Tube Channel.
Thank you to those of you that have followed my journey since 2013 and also to those of you new to the journey I appreciate each and every one of you.
All the best,


Hi Jennifer, thanks for all the likes on my posts. Love your blog and am now following 🙂
420 comments?! What would your children think of you! I’ll save them the humiliation and leave you this post 🙂
And I hope your writing journey finds a fruitful, rewarding direction — if it has not already!
Why thank you, that’s so kind of you! 😉
Thank you I am very pleased so far.
Cheers,
Jennifer
Thank you so much for the “like” on my Blog! Wishing you success and bliss on your future endeavors!
Hi Sara-Loretta (what a lovely name)
Continued success to you as well,
Jennifer
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Looking forward to reading more of yours.
Thank you and I with yours as well!
Thanks for liking my most recent post. have a great Friday!
Thank you. You as well!
Hi Jennifer, thought I’d connect with you here as I sent you an email response yesterday which it appears you didn’t receive? Maybe you could check your spam in case my message ended up there. Please know that I did response positively to you 🙂 Have a wonderful day. Michele
Hi Michele! I just got it now!
I will respond shortly. Thank you.
Do you want to start the first few lines? And I will respond (birthday planning here, my little guy Noah is 9 today!)
Hi Jennifer. That’s a relief! Yes I’m happy to get started on this. And please tell the little guy Noah — Happy Birthday from your friend Michele in England 🙂 Have a great day y’all.
I will do that Michele! Thank you.
Talk soon,
Jennifer
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post. 🙂
My pleasure 🙂
Thanks for liking the Tupelo Press post.
Thanks so much for stopping by! This is quite an interesting blog you have here 🙂
Thanks for taking time to read my post and like it! Look forward to watching your journey of writing unfold! Btw, finally got to visit your homeland….and loved it! Hope to go back very soon 🙂 Blessings….
Hi Melody,
I’m so happy to hear it. Where did you visit?
Jennifer,
On our way to Zambia , we had a 9 hour layover at Heathrow so we spent the day in Eynsford, Kent with friends who are wheat farmers there. Hoping to go back when the lavender fields are in bloom and/or the wheat and hops are ready to harvest. It was still beautiful in late March and I felt an affinity to it 😉
THANKS FOR SHOWING LOVE. I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU. TAKE CARE
Thank you for stopping by, I quite like your blog and writing style; what sort of books do you like to review?
I love to read so any book would be nice.
I don’t usually do reviews but I have done a few.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for dropping by and liking my post! I wish you all the best!
Thank you and to you as well!
Thanks for liking my blog post … sorry it has taken so long to say thanks … on the road … visiting family … wedding … fun and stress … I like your words … 🙂 Write ON! 🙂 Shirly
Thank you for taking the time to like a post of mine. Godspeed to you and blessings
Thank you so much I really appreciate it!
Continued success.
Jennifer
Of course you’re a wonderful writer, but I just wanted to say how pretty you are too. My brother-in-law just got married and you remind me of one of my new nieces 🙂
Thank you. That’s really sweet of you to say.
I wish them all the luck with their marriage and the best of wishes for you too.
Jennifer
😀
I really like your blog – it’s so creative and pleasant. I love the “Stuff It” idea. I will definitely participate. Perhaps I should create a new blog specifically for family friendly content.
I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! 🙂 Visit my page at: http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com to find the Versatile Blogger Award post.
Hi, thanks so much for the ‘like’ on my blog! I am just starting out on a writing journey myself, so it will be good to keep up with a fellow traveller 🙂 All the best x
Best of luck to you on your journey.
I started mine just over 2 months ago. It’s been quite the journey so far! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to send me an email.
Cheers,
Jennifer
Thank you for stopping by my blog! Will follow! Merilin
Hello,
I have just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. See the details in my posts here
http://thehouseofbailey.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/very-inspiring-blogger-nomination/
Keep up the inspiring posts
psst I nominated you for most inspired blogger!
Wishing you well:)
Thank you and to you as well.
Hi there Jennifer!! Thank you for stopping by my blog and liking my post. Great blog you have!!!
You’re welcome. Thank you so much.
You have helped me get my blog of the ground please accept my nomination http://barbmca.wordpress.com/2013/06/22/award-time/
Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words.
Thank you for the nomination and congrats on your nomination as well!
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for liking my post, The Protector – Excerpt 1. Good luck in your journey.
Thank you Danielle and to you as well.
Jennifer
Thank you so much for stopping by so many times, Love your work I will continue to visit your fire.
Blessings
My pleasure.
Thank you.
Thanks for the like on my woodpecker post jennifer, looking forward to reading through your thoughts, past, present and future
Thank you Moshy. I’m glad to have you in the community.
Cheers!
I have nominated your blog for the “Super Sweet Blogger Award.” I hope you will accept because it is given in recognition for your
excellent work. Please visit my post to view the rules and responsibilities for accepting. Keep up your excellent blogging!
http://coachinator79.wordpress.com/
Hello there,
Just leaving a comment to let you know I selected you as one of my 15 nominees for the Inspirational Blogger Award. If you are interested the rules are easy.
1. Link back to your Nominator
2. Share 7 things about yourself
3. Display the Award Badge on your page
4. Pass it on by nominating 15 blogs you find inspiring!
Thank you for liking my blog. Following back!
I feel the same. I hope you are finding it a beautiful experience. They say that it is in your 30’s that a writer actually starts experiencing that raging force that propels them forward. I am starting to feel it myself. I wish the best of luck to you.
Thank you so much Tanya.
Best of luck to you as well!
I hope to see you around the community.
Jennifer
Hello, Jennifer. Nice to meet you. I came over here to read your interview with Michelle and found your blog quite pleasing. I’m looking forward to reading some of your work! Wow, you really did get a lot of comments, didn’t you?
Hi there.
I’m happy to have you and I hope you will join the community!
Yes I like to share and communicate with people so I’m pleased about the amount of comments 🙂
Take care,
Jennifer
Thanks for the visit!
My pleasure. Thank you for returning the gesture 🙂
🙂
I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! http://thatsajennstory.wordpress.com/2013/06/29/playing-catch-up/
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my photography! I post new pictures daily, so please come and visit again soon. I enjoy everyone’s likes, comments, and reblogs, so please let me know you stopped by and stay in touch. I’ll do the same.
Can relate to the writing side of you. Read about your recent love for poetry. You may want to glance at mine. It’s the story of the awakening of a spent nation, written entirely in verse. I post 3 sonnets every day. Value your views.
Hello, there is an award waiting for you on my blog- hope you have some fun with this!
http://pattytmitchell.com/
Hi! Love your musings. And I think you’ve liked some of my posts on my blog. Would love it if you’d review my very first book.
I would love to. Please send me an email at writingsofamrs@outlook.com
Jennifer
Thanks!
Dear Jennifer, Belated thank you for liking my poem/post “Holy Mother.” Isn’t it exciting to be here on WordPress. I’m so happy you’ve found such a rich and vast well from which to draw inspiration and recognition. Perhaps that’s why WordPress is so wonderful: we get to meet and relate to people from all types of backgrounds. Anyway, my apologies for lateness, because I am truly honored by people with great talent and amazing hearts who tell me I belong. Blessings to you and your family!
Hi Jennifer: Thanks so much for liking my blog. Enjoyed yours as well. Best, Rose
I stopped by to pay back your kind words and I was blown away! You have a way with words. Very lyrical. Beautiful. Have a great day.
Thank you Ryan. I’m glad you found something you liked..
Cheers!
I so enjoy getting to read your blog posts and seeing you appear in my Reader. Each and every day the writing community here at WordPress is an inspiration to me. I have nominated you for the very fun Super Blog Award! You can find the link below to claim your award. Thank you for being part of my WordPress life and I am looking forward to all the writing we will all share in the future! 🙂
http://ourgrainofsand.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/the-super-sweet-blog-award/
Thank you so much for your kind words and your continued support.
Cheers,
Jennifer
Your blog looks fantastic! definitely got a follow from a fellow – not writer, as of yet at least – but English enthusiast! 🙂
Thank you.
I’m glad yo have you as part of the community! 🙂
Hi Jennifer, at the outset, the creative content and expression on your blog here is outstanding and poetry inspiring. I look forward to read all your posts here. Thanks for visiting my blog also and liking my poem ‘The Nomadic Spirit’.
http://svapaksh.wordpress.com
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I hope enjoy the reading!
Continued success to you.
Jennifer
We have the same writing goals, and I am happy to have found a fellow writer with so much passion. Looking forward to diving into your world!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post! It’s an honor to be “liked” by someone with your talent. I feel like your “about me” page could just as well be mine (except for the Canadian part!), as it perfectly describes a lot of my goals and thoughts about writing!
Kindred spirits. 🙂
Welcome to my blog I hope you find much to read and enjoy,
Cheers and continued success!
Jennifer