Fall-ality

Well my word. it has been a quick minute!!

I mean GEEZE!!!

My life is a whirlwind.  Like honestly. I opened the business- it's going very well.  A lot of stress and consumption of my life and sanity, but it's great. It's hard, too.  I did a lot of growing up in a little amount of time. I should be used to that, but this time it was a little harder. Or maybe it just feels that way...

I am at that age where I have become aware of my growing up and the agency involved.  Maybe this is what makes it sting a bit more.  Ya know like at age 3 kids are basically doing the same thing as other 3 years old.  And even seniors in high school are generally just being seniors in high school with the rare outliers.  But once you hit 23 years old... i mean wow! There is a vast spectrum of life decisions being made and the degree to which people are making them.  Some 23 year olds are married with 2 kids (you go Tune). Some are working retail and deciding if they want to pursue college.  Some are partying and making the greatest mistakes of their lives.  Some are opening businesses while others are dancing on poles.  Some are applying to grad schools while others are applying for a divorce. I mean by golly! The options are endless.  And the range in maturity levels... incredible. 

I feel like I was ready for this growth spurt. I guess? I mean are you really ever ready? How is readiness determined? by completing the previous stage? or by having an imminent need revealed? Who knows. Well I jumped into the studio biz and went full throttle and then I suddenly started feeling the pressure.  I am now the face of a brand.  People are choosing to invest in my brand based on many things- myself included.  Such investments determine the outcome of my business.  But no pressure...

***Studio
It started with a twerk video my friend Adriane and I made.  It wasn't anything nasty like Miley Cyrus.  It was a fun harmless video for a 22yo to make... as long as she isn't the face of a classy thousand dollar investment.  I started feeling so torn like... eff the world imma be young and do me!! Haha but I pushed through and maintained that image.

Last night I was sitting with my little girls. I was painting a door at the studio and they were sitting around visiting.  One of them said "Miss Jerica. You are going to be such a great mom when you grow up!" Another one piped in "Hello!! Miss Jerica is already grown up!" Another one combated with, "No she isn't! She is still young and likes boys and stuff." The last one commented "Yeah maybe when she and Hayes get married she will be a grown up."

Oh how much joy this brought me.  Not to mention- these girls are my world.  But the fact that they realize I am young and I am human!! Although I still won't tell them that my "W" tattoo is real, I am allowed to be myself in their eyes and be silly and make mistakes and recover.  These little girls love me for who I am and for how old I am.  And goodness know they respect me and understand when to treat me as their coach and not their friend.  It helped me realize that I can do both- run the business and enjoy my youth. What a relief this was!

So anyway, reconciling that has been a huge step.

And besides annoying mom complaints, dead bats, broken ballet bars, more annoying moms, a leaking roof, third-degree burns, a few more annoying moms and cleaning toilets- I honestly feel like this dance studio is a dream!

No really tho... the annoying moms are few and far between.  They just tend to seem larger than life in my head.  The bulk of them love and support me like no tomorrow.  And I get to sleep in every day! Hollar! Being my own boss was a dream come true.  And a nightmare... ;)

***Hayes 
The guy's a dream.  I don't want to brag too much or I fear someone will try their luck with him haha.  Our relationship has been pure bliss.  There must be something that happens at 2.5 years of dating.  It isn't honeymoon stage... and it's past the reality check... it is pure bliss.  Ya know? like when you realize you are both in it for the long haul and you have a system in place that works and you just fall deeper in love each day.  He is incredible.  Makes me laugh so hard.  Literally my best friend- I can only say that because we have gone thru hell together.  Multiple times.  But when I am with him I am happy. Treats me like a goddess and all we want to do is serve each other and nurture our relationship.  Our love has turned more selfless than it has ever been, and he is seriously my world.  I'm pretty sure the insta-universe is sick of hearing about him.  But I can't help it- the guy really is a dream.



Other updates: I am as big as a house, but working at getting to the gym. My Family is perfect as always.  I need to write a post about my dad... soon hopefully.

xoxo Miss Jer Bree

Sweet words from my BFF

My bestie Tune wrote this on my wall a few days ago.  I loved it so much, I wanted to put it somewhere I could keep it.  Love her.

"I've never met anyone who believes in love as much as you do. Honestly, we all can learn a lesson from you guys! ...to be as willing to sacrifice, endure, fight, be crazy, be realistic, be honest as you! Sacrifice anything and everything and know we're being sacrificed for- to any degree, and accept it. Endure life, time, tears, gossip, family, the past, the future, endure yourself. Fight. Fight. Be crazy, love like crazy, run like crazy, do everything with craze. Be realistic, without rules. Be honest. Let it show on your face, in your words, through your actions! I've been happily married for 4 years and know crap compared to you! And with that said, I'm going to go back to drinking my diet coke and eating my Red Hots. Love you girl!"

HELP!!! The divas need you.

I am chasing my dreams and opening a dance studio, but such endeavors are not conducive to a 22yo's bank account.  Any donation helps. God Bless. (I sound like a homeless person). ;)

http://www.gofundme.com/2kiml4

xoxo miss jer bree

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Bored randoms. (takes me back)

Were you dating anyone this time of year last year?
yesss :)

Is there a friend you cant stand?
no. if i couldn't stand somebody i suppose they wouldn't be my friend? but there's noone in that category.

Last song you listened to?
Stay by Rihanna

Who was the last person who said they loved you other than family relationship wise and if they said it now would you believe them?
Boyfriend. And yes i believe him.

Does anyone call you babe?
Boyfriend, mom and besties.

If you married the last person you texted, what would your last name be?
Johnson. Jerica Johnson :) :) :)

Do you think you can last in a relationship for 3 months?
I've lasted almost 2 years sooo yah.

Let's test your memory, what were you wearing during your last kiss?
the same thing i'm wearing now- his Pepperdine sweatshirt with sweatpants and uggs haha.

Are you happy with the choices you've made?
More or less.

When will you see your ex?
never.

What is the latest you've stayed up in the past week?
ummm prob midnight.

Do you plan on moving in the next year?
I am hopefully moving closer to Orem, but in a few years the hub and I will be moving to Cali

Do you find it hard to trust others?
Depends. I give out my trust freely, but once it has been violated, it is the hardest thing to build back.

Has anyone ever told you they're in love with you?
Yes :)

What are you listening to right now?
Rihanna on spotify

Do you spend time with the same people always?
Definitely. hm friends, dance divas and their awesome parents, boyfriend, bestie and fam.

Could you go a month without talking to your best friend?
i coulddd but it would not be preferable. Unless we are talking about my boyfriend... i can hardly last an hour away from him.

Have you ever started a sentence with "no offense, but"?
haha i used to, but now i'm much more straight up.

Do you know anyone named Matt?
i've run across a few matts in my time

How are you feeling at this exact moment in time?
Content. Very content. 

Last time you laughed really hard?
When boyfriend made me laugh at the restaurant on Saturday.

Name the first person you can think of that you know that has a tattoo?
....

Last person you argued with?
boyfriend.

Have you ever walked on the beach at night?
omg yesss with my loverr when we lived in malibu

Does it bother you when someone lies to you?
It makes me furious.  I can't stand people that don't have integrity.

What’s the greatest thing that happened today?
I found a matte nail polish that works?

Do you find smoking unattractive?
incredibly

You have to get a tattoo, where and what do you get?
A 'w' on my foot. Then i regret it. no offense, boyfriend. oh look i said no offense haha.

Ever been told "it’s not you, it's me"?
yes. aka 'i need to grow up and pull my head out before i can commit'

Why did you last cry?
Because I got the key to the studio i am opening in June. #blessed

Do you have bangs?
kinda

Is this summer gonna be a good one?
I sure hope so!

Did you have an exciting last weekend?
I don't know if it was exciting per se.  Dinner with boyfriend and playing catch phrase...

Has a friend ever stabbed you in the back?
yes. such is life

What was the main subject of your last text message conversation?
Roommate needed to open the door for me. Bishop checking in with me. Boyfriend telling me what time to pick him up. Emmy and i talking about everything under the sun. Mom talking about when she gets home from sg. Deb and i talking about bikes being painful to ride. and dance studio stuff.


Is there something you're looking forward to?
finishing my minor classes, sunshine in summer, easter, moving, opening the studio.

Are you happy with life?
very

Ever called a person useless?
ugh yes. i'm a terrible, dramatic person.

Would you rather go to Canada or Mexico on vacation?
Mexico please

Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love?
been there, done that. #caliswag

What do you think your number 1 is doing right now?
my boyfriend? he's at worky in the big boy office.

Is love really worth fighting for?
Absolutely

Who is the last person you missed a call from?
Boyfriend. Prob helping me find my phone

Who are your last ten received calls from?
Boyfriend, mom, h&m, pops, grandparents, jeffy, denna, dance mom, emmy, jod

Are you talking to anyone while doing this?
nope

What were you doing at 4 am?
sleeeeping

Are you a jealous person?
i don't really think so. everyone is a little i guess?

If you could travel back in time in your life would you?
only to re-live all the good times :)

Sin City Lovers

Hola!

So last weekend I got the chance to spend a few days in Vegas with my stud muffin boyfriend!! We went with the debate team as their designated judges, and basically got a free trip.  It was amazing.  Vegas was beautiful, bright, and most importantly, snow-free.  I loved it.  Around this time of year I always start to crave a little travel.  Thank goodness for such a wonderful boyfriend to provide. 

xoxo miss jer bree