Just Jes

The OA

I don't usually nitpick TV shows, but when a series spends four seasons building something extraordinary, it deserves to be called out when the final season falls so short. The first four seasons of Stranger Things were absolute perfection. The story kept building, the stakes got higher, and it got darker and scarier with every season. So yes, expectations were high. Season 5 had its moments, but overall, it was a huge letdown. It felt rushed, fell flat on so many levels, and honestly, ruined the show for me. I haven't even wanted to rewatch a series that was once incredibly rewatchable. Call me dramatic, but I wasn't asking for perfection. I just wanted an ounce of what made the first four seasons so damn good.

Good Monday from Pennsylvania! New week, fresh start, and another chance to make things happen! Don't overthink it, don't stress the small stuff, and remember to give yourself some credit along the way. Let's make it a good one! 😎👊

There comes a point in addiction when you have to start taking accountability for your own actions and choices. I understand that breaking the cycle of addiction is incredibly difficult. Your brain chemistry changes, habits become deeply ingrained, and your body can become physically dependent on substances. Addiction is complicated, and recovery is far from easy. But at some point, you have to take responsibility for your own life and the decisions you make. My brother struggled with heroin addiction for about 15 years. My sister battled alcoholism and meth addiction. I've personally dealt with alcoholism, food addiction, and gambling addiction. We've all been through our own struggles. We've all made choices along the way, and ultimately, we each had to make the decision to stop. You can acknowledge that addiction is a disease while also recognizing that personal accountability plays a critical role in recovery. Both things can be true. You cannot spend your entire life blaming everyone and everything around you without acknowledging your own role in the cycle. I want to share something Matthew Perry said about his addiction. Take from it what you will regarding your own choices: “Yeah, I mean, detox is hell. You know? There is a hell, I know it. I can… I can… It has tangible features. I can describe it. And I would make the decision to have, like, five, six hours of being high and knowing that six days of that was coming. And I would make that decision over and over and over again.”

You really do have to teach kids EVERYTHING. When my son was younger, he asked me where chicken nuggets came from. You should've seen the look on his face when he realized he was eating an actual chicken. After a few moments of processing this devastating information, he finally said, "Well, chickens are very tasty!" 😂 What's something you assumed your kid knew, only to discover they were completely clueless?

What's your favorite scary movie? 🔪🩸

Good Thursday! If you see me posting selfies in the same sweater every time, mind your business. It’s my favorite! And before anyone says anything, yes, my mirror is dirty 🤣 Moral of the story? You don’t have to impress anyone, look perfect, or pretend to be something you’re not. Just be yourself and do your thing! 😎👊

I took a little journey to the unknown... And I come back changed, I can feel it in my bones. I fucked with forces that our eyes can't see. Now the darkness got a hold on me. Oh, the darkness got a hold on me. 🎶 Song: Meet Me in the Woods by Lord Huron

Yeaterday I was telling my son how he will always have a piece of my heart. I told him that he’s one-third of my heart and that I will love him forever because he will always be a part of me. He knows that his older brother and my boyfriend make up the other two-thirds. Then he asked me, “Why aren’t you a third?” I was confused, so I asked him what he meant. He said, “You should save a part of your heart for yourself so you can love yourself every single day, too.” And just like that, he brought tears to my eyes 🥹 I had never really thought about it that way. We spend so much of our lives giving our love to the people who mean the most to us that sometimes we forget to save a little for ourselves. So here’s your reminder, from a child who understands more than he probably realizes: You deserve a place in your own heart, too. Love your family. Love your friends. Love the people who make your world a better place. But please, don’t forget to love yourself along the way ❤️

Good Wednesday! I’m back with your joke of the day! Hopefully this one makes up for my little break this past week 🤪