Hi, you cute little reading diva. Welcome to my blog!

As someone with a lot of thoughts about anything and everything, I have always enjoyed writing. I’ve long been the friend who writes the long text message for someone to send to their boss, their partner, their parents, etc. I have, of course, sent a ton of my own. I loved writing papers in school, especially in the classes I most enjoyed. And throughout my life, I have been someone who writes in a journal or in my notes app to get out everything I am feeling.

I find that what I do most often in my free time is settle into a great spot and stay awhile. I live in coffee shops and will enjoy the ambience for hours. I love going downtown, sitting outside, or walking around. A well-placed bench on a trail or in a park is right up my alley. And of course, my favorite place is The Burr Oak Tree (AKA the Big Tree) in Columbia, Missouri. In these places, I might read a book, study from a textbook, edit a video, journal, or—most often—sit and think about my life and the lives unfolding around me. I thoroughly enjoy people-watching. If and when animals are around me, I love to watch them scurry along. And I love being in nature. There is nothing I can do that provides me with more peace—what I seek most in my life.

As someone who loves to write, learn, and reflect all the time, and who is searching for a creative hobby, I thought starting a blog would fulfill me in many ways. Living a Division I/professional athlete lifestyle, I am often away from my family and friends. Beyond being fulfilling for me, I hope this blog helps me stay connected with my people, wherever I may be in the world.

I am so grateful to anyone who takes the time to read anything that I write. Feel free to let me know if anything you read piqued your interest or inspired you in any way. I would truly throw a party if anyone read one of the books I write about or watched a movie I love. I’d love to hear anything you feel like sharing.

Thank you for being here 🙂

Jordan Iliff