Happy Friday, friends! I hope your week has been good...mine has been and some things were worth noting. I learned that I have a new reader here yesterday...my ex and his girlfriend read my blog everyday! Let's all say hi to them both! 🤣 Not only does she read here, she likes to insult me and my life as well. How's that for some fun reading on a Friday?
I digress.
These were a couple of my favorite things that I saw on socials this week, especially that first one. That first one was something I recently put into practice! And then yesterday I went and let my mouth (words in a text) fly and whatever I thought, I said. 🙄 I'm rolling my eyes at myself. I try to rise above, and then BAM.
This moment above was definitely a favorite! He's such a great guy and bonus points for the fact that he's seriously attractive and treats me so well.
Here are the most recent sandals that I bought last week! I still love them and think they're great to wear when I wear my swimsuit/coverup.
Last but not least, is that I got to see my Drew for lunch yesterday! Seeing and spending time with my guys will always be my favorite thing in all of the world!
What was a favorite of yours from this week? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, (mostly) friends. (Not everyone who reads here is my friend...don't forget what I said at the top.) Love to most of you! xoxo
Jenn ❤️
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That Alfredo looks delicious! I really like your new earrings and sandals too.
ReplyDeleteIt was SO good! I love seeing my sons cook. Thank you!
DeleteOh my God- hope you told them to get a life. You radiate JOY and him leaving was the best thing for you and your life- you just didn't know it at the time but I am sure they are seeing that you are thriving and have some much kindness and any people who love you. I love following along- you live the way we all should! XO
ReplyDeleteRight?! Can you believe the audacity? I wholeheartedly agree with him leaving was the very best thing for me and my life. I'm enjoying every moment of this new life, especially since my sons are all grown and don't require much of me these days. Thanks for that, my friend, and for always being my biggest cheerleader!
DeleteI just think that is really weird that they read your blog. What are they looking for? Hasn't the damage already been done? Move on! Get a life! Write your own home-wrecker blog. How about that?
ReplyDeleteI love your new Reef sandals and it seems like you had lots to enjoy this week despite that realization.
I had a stupid little estate setback this week that I let cloud my day and I am still mad at myself. Why do I do that?
I guess we are all just works in progress.
Happy weekend to you!
Right? It's extremely unhealthy. Move on and get a life is right! That made me laugh...maybe she should consider starting one of her own! It was a great week in spite of all that. I'm sorry that you had a setback this week s well! I do the same thing, and I let things get to me that I should let go of. Women are hard on ourselves! I agree about all of us being works in progress...I said that yesterday to someone. Thanks for that, friend! I hope yours is great.
DeleteToo funny Jenn. Sounds like your life is turning out how you hope. Surrounded by wonderful people.
ReplyDeleteLife is good! I am fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing people! Thanks for saying that!
DeleteLife looks good for you lately!
ReplyDeleteThose gold sandals are so cute - checking them out
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ReplyDelete?? I don't know what this is.
DeleteIt's an internet wave.
DeleteIts someone saying hi! anonymously.... mmmm wonder if it could be you new reader friends?? I love the light in your face and eyes its radiating!! We have alot in common on the life front, however I truly believe, his leaving was the best that happened to me as well. Not at the time, but now 100%. So happy for you!
DeleteThank you! I wholeheartedly agree. I'm sorry to learn that we have a lot in common, in terms of life circumstances.
DeleteImagine a homewrecker acting like the victim by insulting you! I am definitely not one to delete my paragraph ;) It's actuallly very sad for them - how happy can they really be if they're spending their time thinking about you?
ReplyDeleteand also you are most definitely the bigger person! If you weren't you'd post their socials so we could politely let them know what we think.
DeleteRight? I think that's funny that you said that. I thought the same thing! You made me laugh today, friend. Thank you for your kind words!
DeleteI haven't been following your blog very long but today I am appalled at the hypocrisy. You stated that she insulted you but as I read your blog and the comments you and your followers insult them and make disappointing comments that surprises me because I feel that professed Christians should hold themselves to a higher standard. Also one of the comments states that they want you to post their social media to "politely let them know what we think" and the way that it stated does not appear that way. I personally will not lower myself to the actions I am reading today.
ReplyDeletePreach!
DeleteWhut ???
DeleteIt means your comment is spot on.
DeleteTo the first anonymous comment here that said I'm being hypocritical here, or that these comments are...I haven't said one bad word about anyone here. All I said was "let's all say hi to the one who likes to insult me"...I'm just calling her out and acknowledging that she's here reading and probably commenting anonymously sometimes, something I've suspected for months. I could have said a lot worse at any given moment, but never did I stoop to that level. I even received an online death threat and was told by my police officer friend to file a police report! Even then- you never saw that here. I'm not condoning all the hate talk that's going on here, but I'm not responsible for the words that people say and use. I actually appreciate that some of these people stand up for me!
DeleteYour blog is always a sunshine spot for me. I just wanted to share that your situation feels very relatable. I've been where you are and it's hard. Glad to see you are focusing on great time with the people who give back as much joy as you share with them. Brunch Sundays are becoming a favorite for me and my son. I wish I had the foresight to start some little, new traditions like that at the beginning of the muck. It gets better. I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for saying that! I'm sorry that you've been in the same situation that I'm in; divorce is ugly and hard, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I'm not saying that I'm not thankful to be where I am today, but it was a process, and one I've grown from. I love that you and your son enjoy brunch on Sundays together! I think that's wonderful that you have something each week to look forward to. I need more one on one time with my sons! It's rare, but I'll take it any chance I get. Lunch with Drew Thursday was wonderful; I'll have plans with Graham on Thursday night of this week, and I do get to see and talk to my Jonah a lot since he lives with me still. And Noah and I enjoyed our time together when I saw him a few weeks ago! These are all such great things!
DeleteI love reading your blog! Thanks for the phone case recommendation; I need a neon one so I can find my phone!
ReplyDeleteThank you for that! I've ordered three of them now, because they're so inexpensive. I hope you like it as much as I have! I love it when there are a lot of color options. I have it in pale pink and neon pink as well!
DeleteLove your blog! I am so proud of you for turning such a difficult time in your life into such a positive one and helping others who are going through tough experiences! How ridiculous that they both read here, but not really surprised to hear that, especially after the rants your ex posted on here several months ago.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like one of them is still posting today "I haven't been following your blog very long but today I am appalled at the hypocrisy". LOL that either of them would talk about hypocrisy! Keep living your BEST, NEW life!
I wrote that comment and I honestly have no clue who she is other than reading the blog. I found this blog when I was searching for something on Facebook. I love how you make the assumption that because I don't share your viewpoint that I must be her ex or his gf. Even your comment proves my point that it is ok for you to throw comments and names and insults but not for others, not just the ex, just because they did wrong. Several of you have said that you also do wrong but supposedly grow every day. So you are telling me we are allowed to do wrong as long as we ask forgiveness each time? You know that we as Christians are to strive to not make mistakes instead of just saying we ask for forgiveness. So yes I consider that hypocritical from my view.
DeleteAnonymous #1... Thank you! I have my suspicions about who the anonymous people are, but they're not just on my blog. My friends who blog also receive really rude comments a lot, and I don't think too much about it, since it's easy to be rude behind a screen. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement!
DeleteNo one posting rude or insulting or even critical statements should be doing it anonymously! Jenn works very hard to keep this blog positive and uplifting and if you want to contribute negatively you should at least own it.
DeleteThat house really is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGood job your sons for cooking, the shrimp alfredo looks good!
Those sandals are so cute and how lovely to see Drew yesterday!
Isn't it pretty? I don't know why this brings me such joy, looking at homes. It's fun to dream! Thanks for all of this, friend. I hope you've had a wonderful week!
DeleteThe fact that he still shows up here is exactly why I quit leaving comments. It feels like stalking and it's creepy. The one who leaves doesn't get to be curious about what the other one is doing. They forfeited all rights to know what the one left behind is up to. And the "other woman"....hasn't she taken enough? She has no right to invade this space. She just wants to see her name in print.
ReplyDeleteIt's a forum open to the public, anyone can leave a comment.
DeleteIt's a personal blog that talks about her personal life. That's not an open forum. But stalking is a crime. Adultery is a sin. Being creepy is just creepy.
DeleteIt’s literally on the internet for the world to see.if you don’t want everyone knowing your business, don’t post it for everyone to see.
DeleteThank you, Debbie! Yes, they do read here all the time, he has told me this before, and it's extremely unhealthy. I'm not asking them not to read, but I am asking if they do read that they not insult me. Thank you for standing up for me!
DeleteSo much to say... not where sure to start, except to say that I am glad you're in such a good place but I'm sorry you and your sons had to go through a lot of pain. The breaking of a marriage vow is a sin. The ripple effects of that sin/decision are momentous. I'm glad you're with someone who treats you well and I hope that continues. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to say! Thank you for that, friend. I'm thankful that they're all doing really well now. I'm glad to be on this side of it all rather than last year! You are one hundred percent right!
DeleteThank you! It does make me proud to know that they can cook when they need to cook! I haven't always been gracious in person about all of this, but I've tried. It's not the easiest thing in all of the world! 🤣 I am happy and am enjoying life as I live it out. I appreciate your kind words, friend!
ReplyDeleteJust so y'all know I sent her a text asking her to try and turn off anonymous posting because I literally haven't attacked her or anyone on here. Whoever is posting that stuff isn't me or anyone I know.
ReplyDeleteYou must really be insecure in your relationship with the new gf. Of course since both of you cheated on your spouse, I can understand the insecurity. You probably both are worried about who the other one is sleeping with behind your back. The fact that you keep cyber-stalking your ex even shows your jealousy for her new life. She is not a cheater like you two and will end up much happier with her life
ReplyDeleteWow. I mean weird, but also wow. I would definitely not allow any anonymous comments. Blogger unfortunately doesn't have a way to block individual commenters like Word Press does, but you can disable anonymous comments and you should. It seems one of those you mentioned is saying it's not him, but if she's commenting (and also why is she reading here???), and it's anonymous that's a way to deal with that nonsense. I'm glad you had a good week and are finding lots of things to enjoy and be grateful for.
ReplyDeleteI will have to look into that more, because I didn't think there was a way to stop anonymous comments. Thanks for sharing that! It's definitely a strange situation, and I will just try to pretend like I don't know this and keep going with life. Thanks for your kind words this morning! I have to say...I saw some new comments and my heart stopped for a second. I've had to do lots of deleting of them here this weekend, including the one his GF posted defending herself to me and telling me lies. All I can think to say is WTH??? 🤣
DeleteI'm sorry you're having to deal with this. I'm one of your blogging friends who sometimes gets rude/weird/odd anonymous comments on my blog (I don't know if they're coming through your blog or not) and I don't really care. It doesn't take a lot of courage to be mean behind a screen. I think it's great that you are so joyful in your life circumstances and, to me, you really live out the words of Paul in Philippians to "rejoice in the Lord always." Thank you for being a good example of how to always rejoice. (And sorry I haven't been around much lately -- it's the last month of school -- ugh.)
ReplyDeleteThank you for this, friend! I hope that you make it through this last month of school. I remember those days! I just had to power through them, it seems.
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