Welcome!
My names Jessi and I’m thrilled that you’re here!
Here’s a little about me:
- I’m 21 years old (almost 22- April 23)
- Born & raised in Moline, IL
- Soon-to-be college graduate from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA
- Majored in International Studies- Human Rights, with a certificate in Nonprofit Management
- Have two amazing brothers, Kole (11) and Jake (24), two incredible parents, two dogs, Kapone (girl) and Tank (boy), and the most beautiful niece
- I love children and currently work as a nanny
- Jesus has transformed my life through Young Life, both as a student and now, with the chance to serve as a leader to teenage women
- I enjoy reading, listening to music, yoga, hiking, thrifting/antiquing, hammocking, exploring new places, chilling out in coffeeshops or cafes, and spending quality time with friends
- One of my favorite musicians is Ingrid Michaelson
- I love eating and cooking healthy
- I also LOVE ice cream, specifically Whitey’s Ice Cream (Best in the Midwest!)
- I love learning about and immersing myself in different cultures
- I have felt called to international ministry since I was in high school
- I recently studied abroad in Bangkok, Thailand
- I am passionate about social justice, world peace, sustainability, serving others, and empowering people to discover their self-worth and dreams
I’m so excited for this next journey in my life to begin, and to share it with you! Keep following my blog to learn more about me, how I am preparing for the World Race, and to keep up with my time on the race. To keep up with new stories, just enter your email in the “Subscribe” section to the left. Whenever I post a new story you’ll receive an email alerting you to it. Also, I encourage you to leave comments and to share my blog with anyone you think would be interested in reading it!
Peace and love to all,
Jessi
