Hello Vocal!

I am here, Vocal, sharing my thoughts and innermost feelings, and finally introducing myself. I tend to be an oversharer, which isn't surprising. So without further delay, let me say, howdy, I'm Jazzy. I'm in my mid-twenties and have a little girl, Cassian. She is wild and loud, just like me. I was young when I had her, so we are both kids, except I have a credit card. She loves to do math and play Go Fish. I graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor's in Nursing science and have been practicing as a registered nurse for the last four years. Besides writing, I love to play tennis and eat; I LOVE to eat.

We also have a cat named Pancake that accidentally came into our lives. He is a species-confused animal, sometimes acting like a dog and other times like a baby human. He is weirdly affectionate and loves to cuddle. Pancake also has this affinity for water; he tries to take showers with me or even hop in the bath with my little one.

I also recently acquired a husband, a problematic challenge to be sure. We were married on 4/20 after many years of missed opportunities and broken hearts. His name is Andersson, and we met in high school. We dated each other's friends and eventually attempted to date each other twice before figuring out the timing needed to be better. Eventually, we found each other again, and like a fly to a flame, I was drawn in. He is originally from Brazil, and I think how lucky I am, a girl from Arizona, to have met my soul mate, who came from so far away. How many decisions we weren't privy to that had to happen so we may eventually find our ways to one another? So here I am now; I am even more lucky to have my best friend be my husband and navigate marriage and the world together. He's already learned the golden rule, "Wife is always right."

I have always been a writer. I wrote in diaries and journals, in the margins of books, and on the back of worksheets. I am obsessed with words and sentence structures and how words tend to be mightier than the sword. Words can move people to tears and tear others apart. I have seen the power of words in my life, and I have always wanted to wield that energy. My first book of poetry is on Amazon, "If You're Not Changing Your Dying," and my first children's book will be out soon as well. I started investing in writing this past year, so I am on Vocal+ and attempting to take my writing more seriously.

I have seen the community on Vocal and am floored at the support. I am new, and I have a few friends here; at least, that's how it feels. I write for myself, but when I receive a comment or like, it motivates me and makes me feel as if I am less alone in my writing journey. I love reading what everyone writes; it's so inspiring as well. The skill and personality that comes from the writing make me feel like I'm having coffee with friends and discussing our ideas—some creators on here post multiple times a day! That type of content creation is spectacular. I always knew I needed to be more consistent with my writing, especially if I wanted to publish my novel one day. However, I was never quite motivated enough. The Vocal platform was the push I needed.

I want to thank every person who takes the time to read my writing. Every word someone reads of mine feels like baring my soul. I love to read what you all create, and I am excited to see what Vocal has in store for us all.