coffee chat GRWM // let’s talk about religion, THE NEW ORLEANS STORY, post partum update
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I want to say. Don’t you EVER stop coffee chats. I make myself laugh because one, I am genuinely laughing while you talk. Two, I find myself answering you, for example, you said stop if I’ve already told you this…I said you haven’t, go on. 😂😂😂 love ya
Same lmao I was on the edge of my seat when she first started the story 🤣
I do the same thing! 😂
My husband and I do date night every month on the 19th of the month. We were married on the 19th of November and having a set date has helped us, especially with busy schedules. We will celebrate 44 years this year, and date nights are so important ♥️
Goals!!!
Great story and inspiration!❤
Oh so cute!
I love this!!
Oh that’s really cool!! Love the tie to your wedding day.
Yep. That’s New Orleans. And, I live here and Bourbon St bars are notorious for shady practices! PS: to anyone hearing this, let this be a PSA to never let anyone pour something in your mouth. I want to say anywhere, but for sure not in NO! You never know what might be in those drinks. Jessica, I’m sooooo glad you came out ok!!!
Thanks for the tip 👍
Tipping culture and no minimum wage really adds to staff being invested in these kind of practices, I still can't believe that kind of stuff is so prevalent in clubs and bars in the US. (By prevalent, I mean at licensed businesses in 1st world countries. Even the majority of brothels and strip clubs are safer where I live, because prostitution is legal and licensed and workers can be unionised & protected. They even got government help and social welfare all through the pandemic lockdowns here - just like any other service/hospitality worker. Plus free healthcare.)
I lived there for years, and visited for years before I lived there. When I first started going to Bourbon St, it was the late 90's, and was never charged more than $4-5 for the test tube shots. Once I lived there, and started working on Bourbon, I never got charged, just tipped the servers. Now when I go back to visit, they'll try to charge outrageous prices, but because I know better, I just tell them I'm not a tourist, and if they want to sell any, and make any money, shoot me a realistic price. I can still get them for $5 20+ years later. Unfortunately, they prey on people who don't know any better.
I know there's barely any liquor in the test tube, but I also know they're required to sell so many a night, so if they shoot me straight, I'll buy a round for friends, and tip them well.
I'm also born and raised here and still live here now and I always tell anyone not from the area to be super cautious when in the city, let alone in the quarter or on Bourbon. It's literally a free for all of shady and dangerous activities.
Came here to say the same thing about New Orleans! I love that city so much, so many fond memories but the hustling is real y'all! They will try every shady trick in the book to get money from you. Keep your wallet on your body (DO NOT CARRY A PURSE) & if you're on Bourbon St. anyone ever asks, "I bet you $5 I know where you got your shoes at", tell them "Bourbon St." & walk away. 😉✌️
Hearing you talk about religion made me feel so much closer to you in so many ways. I love that you said you are searching and praying. You are faithful in the ways that matter in your daily life, praying and searching, without feeling the need to show anything outwardly and regardless of the outside religious world, and that is how I feel as well. Just thank for you sharing
💚 One of the songs I grew up singing in church is "they'll know we are Christians by our love" and that's how I like to go through life. I don't need to talk about my beliefs (because a lot of the time, I'm not even sure what they are exactly). But if I try to be a good person and do good for others, that's what religion is really about. In my opinion. 😊
@@melslatt wake up with that hymn in my head all the time!
I had a very similar experience in New Orleans with some friends recently. A woman approached us while we were walking on Bourbon street, not inside any particular club/bar, and offered the drink to my friend, no words could be heard and she never answered my friend’s question about price until after. She did the same thing, putting the butt of the shot in her mouth and then tipping it into my friend’s mouth. It was $20 a shot, for this little test tube of red or blue shots! Absolute madness. They didn’t ID either, and I’m used to being ID-ed, so I just thought it was so strange that they just assumed we were of age. We were really caught off guard with it all, and since my friend nor I carried cash, we were immediately pointed toward an atm nearby. Definitely strategic. Thankfully a friend of ours in the group covered the cost and we got out of there and stayed off Bourbon for most of the rest of the trip.
That New Orleans story JUST happened to me at a bachelorette party. Same thing offered the drink with no words but started with the bride and maid of honor so we thought FOR SURE it was free for them. Ended up being $30 a shot.
Yes! Happened at my friend’s bachelorette in NOLA - person at the bar gave the shot to my friend who was the bride and we all thought it was on the house and then said $20 😡
I wanted to fight it but it was my friend’s weekend and I didn’t want to ruin her night but it definitely made me v angry
That’s ridiculous. My husband doesn’t drink and would be pissed if someone poured something down his throat. No one should ever do that without consent.
Same! I don't drink and that would be such a huge violation of boundaries. I'd honestly consider pressing charges if someone did that to me
I want to tell you how much I appreciate your transparency about post partum depression. As someone who is currently going through it, it’s comforting to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Even if I can’t see it yet. Thank you Jessica!!!
I went through it many years ago when little was known or recognized about it. Basically people would say it’s just baby blues, get over it! 😔 The thing is, I continued to go through depression off & on for years after that until I finally found a doctor who had some knowledge & medicated me. So now it’s very rare for me. I wish you the best, & remember what Jess always says. Talk to a doctor. 💙💙💙
Jessica, loved your chat about religion. I’m 29 (no kids) but actually what really got me thinking deeply about the religion I’d believed in so long was the idea of having kids and raising them in that religion. Something about bringing kids into things made me really take a step back and consider what I actually believe to be good values and what’s unnecessary or harmful. I love those kinds of deep thoughts, that’s what life is about!
My mom is what I've always called "build your own Christianity". She's nondenominational and picks and chooses what she likes and what makes her feel the closest to God. She's never been Catholic but does the rosary. We never went to church growing up because she's always believed you don't need to visit a specific location to talk to or honor God. Even though we don't share the same beliefs now that I've grown up, I've always admired that about her and been proud of her for that, for having a unique relationship with her religion that doesn't need a name or specific rules. She does what works for her. You and your husband have your beliefs and as long as you respect those beliefs, labels aren't important.
I’m so glad you shared your story of breast feeding. I wish more people would embrace the fact that it doesn’t HAVE to be one way or another. You can breast feed and use formula. There is way too much stress put on moms already! You do what you can!
Grew up Catholic like you, still practicing. I was always given the opportunity to question and test my faith and I was so blessed to be surrounded by teachers (homeschooled and not) and parents who welcomed the questioning and provided resources for me to research. I definitely went through a period of questioning, but my Philosophy and Logic teacher in HS showed me Aquinas’ five proofs for the existence of God and let me digest it, which was a huge watershed moment in my faith journey. Studying natural law and a lot of the ancient philosophers (and church fathers, whaddup St. Gregory of Nazienzen who wrote theological poetry about feeling like an imposter and depression that still hits fantastically today. And shoutout to Thomas Merton’s No Man is an Island which changed everything for me in College) really helped me understand what I believed and why. Hoping and praying for the best for you on your journey. I fully believe that those who earnestly seek truth will find it.
Because of this video my kitchen got cleaned tonight. 😂 I was dreading doing it, and basically told myself if there was a new video to watch from one of my favs then I would push myself…and there was your video filled with funny stories, life updates, etc! Your videos always make my day/week better, the genuineness, openness, and the love you have for your family is so wonderful to see.
I remember being devastated when I couldn’t breast feed my twins. It was like the death of this fantasy I had where I would be rocking them in my new rocking chair, bonding with them each in those quiet moments like only a nursing mother could. My Great-Grandma came to visit and said we were so blessed to have the option of formula. She shared that her mother lost 2 babies because she couldn’t produce enough milk for them. When she, once again had a baby she couldn’t nurse, the neighbor showed up with a mama goat who’d lost her kid. Apparently the goat milk did the trick and she had a total of 11 children, my Great-Grandma Mary being the oldest of 9 brothers & one sister.
I still got to bond with my daughters during feeding time, I just had to shift my perspective a bit. It really is sad how much pressure we put on ourselves as new moms.
I was able to nurse my twins til 8 months but supplemented from their birth. One would get a bottle and the other the breast then switch the next feeding. When I had to stop because I couldn't keep up with them (plus I had a 6 year old and a 2 year old) I felt like the worst mom in the world. Took me a while to shift my perspective too.
You're a fantastic mother who did what was right for you and your babies.
One of my twins said ‘no way’ to breast feeding at 3 weeks and was formula fed from then on and the other one I breast fed until 16 months with no supplementation. My third baby breast fed happily until 16 months too. Babies each have their own characters and as mothers we just have to go with what works and learn not to beat ourselves up about things being other than what we wanted.
This is a great way to put this subject into perspective.
The movie Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour was filmed on Mackinac Island. One of my all time favorite movies. Love the Coffee Chats💗
New Orleans- I had a really similar story happen to me in Rome, except we were two women being bullied by the male owners of the restaurant to pay over 200 euros for a one course meal with a bottle of wine. We were conned into how much the main meal cost. We cried afterwards because we felt so stupid and so taken advantage of and really put a cloud over an otherwise lovely trip. I wish we'd had a guardian angel that day, so great to know there are protective people out there! I went to New Orleans over Mardis Gras in 2020 (just before it alll "kicked off") and we didn't have any kind of experience like that, luckily, it was all bizarre but wonderful. Just be careful wherever you go but don't let it put you off, the world is our beautiful lobster again!
Agree completely it is sooo hard finding your place religiously. I grew up in a very religious household and was definitely hurt by individuals inside the church. In that hurt, I found my clarity really came when I just sat myself down, read the Bible and prayed - nothing more. It’s so easy to feel over whelmed by the Christian faith because we put SO MUCH unnecessary stress on ourselves to be perfect. It’s not about going to church and ticking those brownie point boxes, it is simply just a relationship with God. The church was never supposed to be a building. The church is his people and the building was meant to be a place where believers could go and lift one another up. The right fellowship element got lost in translation. It’s so sad because that’s what we desperately need in todays world - a place we can go and understand we are all sinners but God loves us anyway.
Very well put. It's not about the "religious" aspects, it's all about our relationship with God. Much more simple than we tend to make it 🙂
“It all happened so fast!!” Lol Pam explaining to the IT guy 😂😂🤣🤣
I remember when I had my kid, for the first couple months, I could just look at him and tear would just pour down my face for no reason. I couldn’t explain it, I felt so down, so helpless, so anxious, so scared, there was so much emotion all packed in me, and I couldn’t deal with it. It was so sad. I appreciate your share about your PPD so much, it helped me understand myself and my life, and to move on. Love you.
Omg the New Orleans story had my jaw DROPPED.
These are my favourite videos of yours, love when you're just chatting. Love from The Netherlands. X
Thank you for talking about postpartum depression and shedding light on something so many people experience.
You are such an inspiration to me. I love all your videos and love watching your beautiful little family 🥰
Thanks for lighting up my days with your great content!
Sitting down to watch with my iced coffee while my 6wk old and toddler nap. I was so excited when you announced you were pregnant when I was because I knew I’d get to watch your pregnancy journey along with experiencing mine. It just dawned on me that as long as you’re making videos and I’m watching RUclips we’ll be like friends always going through similar life stuff with daughters the same age 🥰💖
This New Orleans story is absolutely crazy. I’m almost 21 the summer, and I know I would feel exactly how you did in that situation.
THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING STORY WORTH! I was looking for a gift for my grandmother for her 89th birthday. This is perfect
Watching this while in labour on oxytocin after being induced over 24 hours ago❤️ helping keep me calm thank you!
Hope baby arrived ok ❤️❤️❤️
That New Orleans story is crazy. So glad that couple rescued you, there are good people out there! , We also say Reesies. Everytime!😁
My two sons attend catholic schools. I really like it and my son that is now 21, he thinks twice before doing something. The habit to donate, give to the need, to pray, to help and also do community hours that is what I like about it.
That New Orleans story is wild! Good for you and Tyler for sticking up for yourselves! At 21 yo I also would have been super tearful and not known what to do. What a sweet family for having your back!
I absolutely love the UP of Michigan. My family used to go up every single summer for years. Harbour Springs is my personal favorite bur I also love Mackinac Island too. So glad to hear someone on RUclips talking about that region! ❤
Such a good suggestion re gift cards. I've noticed from various things that the US has a much more positive thing around giving gift cards than here in the UK. I've always loved them, and I think especially for people in your life/professionals etc who aren't paid well/well enough, they can really be a lovely treat even for small things like a coffee at Starbucks, target treat etc. Felicity is so gorgeous! She looks so much like Gigi it's so cute
Thanks for sharing your faith story. You're so right that you have to know for yourself why your faith is your faith. For me I don't want to use the Bible as an a la cart menu and realized my opinion doesn't matter, His does. Definitely humbling but also wonderful. Walking with Christ is a life long journey and it's so comforting to know He's in control. I hope you guys find the answers you're looking for!
That happens so much in New Orleans!! I always tell people do not take ANYTHING from those people not behind the bar. So happy that man came to your aid and paid, so sweet!
I NEEDED this today, just got some bad news about my grades and I need to relax, you always brighten up my day, you're my comfort youtuber
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g in there life usually gets better!
I'm not sure what you're going to school for but I'd like to pass this along. I'm not saying to just barely ride the GPA line but my husband said something super important to me when I was in school. He asked me, "what do you call someone whole graduates nursing school with a 4.0?" "A nurse, right?" "What do you call someone who graduates nursing school with a 3.5?" "A nurse, right?" So, while yes you want to try your hardest, getting a couple of bad grades likely isn't going to stop you from graduating and becoming who/what you want to be. Try not to beat yourself up (I had a really hard time with this). You can do it. Just breathe.
I ultimately had to drop a whole semester (4) classes, had to spend more money to take again and I graduated 1 semester late for Nursing with a 3.8 GPA. Was it what I wanted, No. But I still did it and a 3.8 is not something to sneeze at.
Best Wishes.
@@Chronically_Kimberly thank you so much for your kind words! I'm in school for Psychology and where I live, things are a bit different in terms of grades and graduation, but I'll do my best to stay positive and continue :) Thank you so much again!
@@peggyboyer7967 yes, thank you so much!!
@@kaindra3006 You're welcome, Love.
Try not to beat yourself up. Just Breathe. You got this. 🙂
I visited NOLA with my husband in 2019 and nothing like that happened to us thankfully. We had such an amazing time. We love the food/culture/people. I hope you and Tyler give it another shot!😄
Sooo cool!!! I live in Ludington!! I've lived in Michigan nearly my whole life. I love hearing you talk so highly of these beautiful Michigan cities! Mackinac is one of my most favorite places to visit! The UP is incredible everywhere you go too! Yayyy! ❤
When my children were young the school they went to did not have a lot of extra money. We started a teacher wish list for their classrooms games flash cards out door games so the teachers wouldn’t have to buy it themselves. It became a great idea and it is useful items!
That is great idea. It is so depressing that teachers have a paltry salary and have to buy their own classroom supplies.
I’m a Michigander so I loved hearing you talk about your experience there! Michigan’s Adventure is so fun! You have to go sometime.
I'm born, raised and still live in the New Orleans area and I always tell anyone not from the area to be super cautious when in the city, let alone in the quarter or on Bourbon. It's literally a free for all of shady and dangerous activities. It's crazy to think that for us locals, or at least for me, grew up going to the French Quarter since I was a baby and was bar and club hopping on Bourbon since the age of 14 and have just always known what to beware of there. As an adult now, Bourbon's just not my scene, but I will always love the mystery and history of the quarter and just love walking around.
I will make sure if I ever get to NOLA to stay away from those areas. I dont drink or go clubbing, but I like music, jazz, but this story makes we want to avoid all of that.
My husband (that religion), and mine (a calmer little less rigid one). Rough experiences tainted it for him as well. It's tough but I think if you share morals and values you are good!
I live and work in Holland, right on Lake Michigan and we LOVE IT! It’s so cool to hear you talk about Dutch village, I grew up going there and to Michigan’s Adventure.
I grew up in a specific religion and I don’t always agree with everything either but also enjoy, appreciate and even love many aspects of that religion. I think one thing to consider is I don’t leave that religion because people like me who are the ones who can help bring small but important changes to a religion. It does happen, it has happened. No religion is perfect. They are run by humans who make human errors. But finding a church in your religion can be helpful sometimes.
I'm going to leave this here for you because I saw your video. My wife was playing your channel on the TV in our living room. I sincerely hope you read this:
I hear this all the time. The part about growing up, stepping back and taking time to examine your religion. That is wisdom. That is intelligence. It is necessary. I'm very familiar with the concept. I want to say to you, when it comes to religion, don't pick and choose what fits you..... crazy right? Don't pick and choose what fits YOU. Don't look JUST for things you like or JUST for things you agree with. SEARCH FOR TRUTH. Because the religion that's going to impact you, the most profoundly and in in the best way possible, is the one that opens your mind to newfound TRUTHS. Many subdivisions of religions have become like social media. They come with an algorithm to figure out what what keeps the audience entertained. Just like any show, it can't go on without an audience. What to say, what not to say, the aesthetic, the mental impact the musical has on you.(yes, 100% for a fact music is used to achieve mental responses which is psychologically accurate) Any congregation who's services are currated for the member enjoyment.... is full of lies. And if you choose one such as this you will never fully agree with the message the same way you will never fully trust someone who always tell you what YOU want to hear. TRUTH might make you think. TRUTH might make you smile. TRUTH might sting a little, or maybe alot.... It's not always comfortable but it's always HONEST. TRUTH is full of LOVE, but it also DOES NOT waver in the face of current poplur opinions. It is unchanging & timeless. Some of the sweetest tasting things in life are bad for your body. TRUTH is like fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it tastes wonderful, and sometimes it's bitter, but it's always going to nurish you better than anything else. Don't just find something you like or something that entertains you. We have music concerts, live shows, and TV for that. If your considering something like religion, that is for the benefit of your EVERLASTING SOUL... find something you can ACTUALLY BELIEVE IN beyond the shadow of a doubt..
You are beautiful, you are human, you are loved. You deserve truth above all else. I'm not going to tell you in this comment what I myself believe truth is and where to find it. Everyone has their version of right. But I strongly believe that if you're truly looking, you WILL find it. Not someone's version of right, but what is actually TRUE.
Sincerely & with all the best wishes in the world,
///Josh///
When you said you feel like you are friends with your favorite RUclipsrs it explained exactly how I feel towards you! Followed you for years and literally find comfort in your videos. I truly feel like we would be such great friends in every day life🥰😂 so much love for you, Jess!🤍
Love your coffee chats sm, I always watch them when getting ready in the morning and it feels like catching up with a friend!
Jess! I LOVED your comments on religion. I'm a Lutheran pastor, and to me, the wrestling with what you do/don't believe is SO meaningful and important. That way, wherever you land, you own it. ✨
Wow that New Orleans story. I was on the edge of my seat lol! That was craziness!!!
Thank you for your honesty about religion! I grew up Mormon and fully left about 5 years ago and I've never been happier, but it definitely has tainted my experience with spirituality/religion in any regard. I relate to Tyler on that! My friends and family are much more spiritual than I am and it's hard sometimes to not match but it's nice to hear that a healthy couple can navigate their differences. It's also nice to hear other adults that are searching for what they believe in!
My FAVORITE series of yours!!! You’re the most genuine RUclipsr and these are the videos that make me feel the most connected to you 💕
Hey Jess. My husband, father in law and I were in Indianapolis this past weekend for the Indy 500 race. We left Friday morning from Tulsa Oklahoma which was a long 10 hour drive but was so worth it. We had a really great time! We went downtown Indy on Saturday to the Canal walk. It was so beautiful down in that area. There was over 300k people at the race on Sunday. I’ve never seen so many people in one place it was pretty crazy but a lot of fun! Then another 10 hour drive back home on Monday. Hope you and your family had a great time on your trip. Much love girl. ❤❤❤❤
Okay. The New Orleans story. I live and used to work in the Florida equivalent of the French Quarter (Ybor City in Tampa). Yes that was a scam. You were targeted because you were young and more because you were obviously tourist. Locals in areas like that can spot a tourist a mile away and some will sadly scam people because of that. Yes that bouncer was gonna get a cut and if there was alcohol at all in those shots it was probably schnapps which has very little alcohol and is dirt cheap. I've watched many bartenders up charge tourist double or more on very basic drinks. The club I worked at didn't do it but regulars would often get free drinks because they spent a lot and supported the club. If this happens to anyone reading this, make them call the cops. 99% of the time they will fold because the cops usually side with the tourist, especially if you are not drunk.
My husband and I love Ybor City. We lived in St. Pete. There are definitely some shady things that happen there but you learn where to stay away from. I swear tourists must have blinking signs on their foreheads. Cause we have definitely been caught up at a few places.
Anyway, I second and third this statement and all the others. Tourists beware ESPECIALLY if you're super young. There are some very scary things that happen in some places like, drugging, robbery, r@pe. Please be careful out there.
@@Chronically_Kimberly You get a feel for who's not from around here pretty quickly. It's very noticable if you pay attention and people that are trying to harm you in some way always are.
@@Christian-is-thriving that's true because I can almost always tell when someone isn't a local. But I never really thought about it til now.
Listening to your story at the beginning heels so odd. I’m from Michigan, grew up in Ann Arbor, went to college in Grand Rapids and visited Holland often, have family in TC and Muskegon. So surreal to hear you talk about some of my favorite places!
I know what you mean about being raised on religion then you get older and don't agree on everything. I grew up Catholic, for me I just never felt anything and thought it was me. I went to Catholic school, CCD, and Church. I am 62 and when I was around 50 I went seeking God again. I found a non-denominational, Bible believing, spirit filled church and it was all the difference for me. I think it's the relationship with God that he wants! It doesn't matter what denomination you are! I used to fight with depression and since I figured out it's a relationship that is what matters my life is so much better. I hope this helps you!
I just wanted to touch on your point that sometimes as kids you may have blindly accepted certain things but now you’re actively aware that you disagree with other points and I just related SO much and it made me feel seen. So thank you 🥰
I gave Storyworth as a gift to both of my parents for Christmas last year bc of your recommendations. They loved it and it snowball to being gifted all over the family over the past year. Thank you so much!
I’m so upset those people got the $50!!! They were wrong!! My principled nature hates that!
I'm SO glad you mentioned Traverse City. I was actually looking to vacation there and would LOVE to hear your recommendations on what to do there, where to eat, etc.
That’s the most New Orleans story EVER!!
My grandfather worked for the Grand Hotel when he was a young man. It gives me the chills to hear that you stayed there. I would love to go someday. He also grew up in Indiana btw. 🥰 Blessings!
Jess!!! That same thing happened to us in NOLA!! They just shove it in your mouth and force you to pay. You just have to walk away, its so frustrating. My husband said some choice words and just left. There are so many cons in New Orleans you have to watch out.
I would love know about your family Irish history. Sounds like a great story time
Please keep over explaining! We all love you for it, and I love learning from you and your stories/experiences. Just keep being you Jess!
My daughter is 14mo and 6 days after I gave birth I ended up in the hospital and needed heart surgery due to a rare pregnancy related issue. Because of meds I then had to be on I could no longer breastfeed and it put me in a really bad place. I had remembered your video when you had talked about it with Gigi and it helped me more than you'll ever know. You always think you overshare but you saved me in that moment when I rewatched it and I really wanted to thank you for that. You are an amazing person. I live in Chicago, if you come here to visit I hope you have a wonderful time and let us know how Gigi likes the museum, haven't done that yet with our daughter. Also...Bob's Burgers The Movie...are you and Tyler as excited as my husband and I are?! 😄
My dad worked on Mackinac Island when I was a kid. I spent summers up there. I absolutely loved it. 🥰
I was bought up in a religious family and went to all the schools. As an adult I was betwixt and between for many years. Some time back I joined the Episcopal Church and knew I was home. May God bless your journey.
One of my favorite early memories is when my aunt and uncle brought me to the navy pier childrens museum! I'm sure its changed a bit in the 20ish years since we went but I know if you end up taking Gigi you all will have a great time ☺
I really appreciate you touching on the religious piece. My husband and I are definitely on the same page with a lot of it but grew up and completely opposite homes where his family was very religious and mine was not. I feel like a broken record when I say we are just trying to figure things out so it’s so good to hear you say that.
I love the interesting conversation about religion. My husband and I both have gone through hurtful situations in different religious groups and definitely separated ourselves from some specific environments. What we've realized is there is a difference in having a cultural world view and a Biblical world view, so that distinction has definitely helped us navigate the religious environment as we continue moving forward in our own personal journeys :)
Yes this happened to us last summer at a bachelorette party with the stupid test tubes! Offered it and didn’t say a price!!!
The New Orleans story is crazy. I bet they’re used to already wasted people getting duped into buying those shots. I loved in there when I went and I’d love to visit again. Such a unique place lol
And I also want to add I have been to Tijuana MX many times in my younger adult years and they blow a whistle throw your head back and poor some sugary liquor down your through and I don’t ever remember paying for it. And I also think about that and wonder how I survived 😆 🫣
I grew up in New York and live in New Orleans, and I always say bourbon street is the Times Square of New Orleans. worth checking out when you visit for the first time, but SUCH a tourist trap. the prices of food and drinks in the quarter are especially baffling, since you can get stuff in other parts of the city that's just as good for less money, or better for the same amount (there are some famous and upscale restaurants in the quarter that are exceptions, though). In college we all had a favorite daiquiri place at the river bend that we could walk to, and those things packed a serious punch. The ones in the quarter were just overpriced slushies with a thimble of rum in them😂
I grew up in Michigan! Your stories about Mackinac Island & Michigan's Adventure are bringing back core memories from my childhood!
As someone who went to a Christian church and school, I understand how it can make things difficult. It's good to take apart what you believe and figure out what's your own personal belief, and leave behind the idiosyncrasies and possibly hypocrasies of past experiences. I serve in my local church as the worship leader and also teach at a Christian school, so I have definitely had to come to terms with things.
The important thing is that the truth is real, not just 'real to you' in the postmodern sense, but that we search for the actual truth. If God is real and the message of salvation is true, then that is a foundation you can stand on. I believe He is real and is working in our lives, and has made a way for us to know Him and be with Him in eternity.
I hope you find Who you're looking for and find the truth on your searching journey. 💕🌱🌿
Holy cow the picture of Felicity smiling looks just like GiGi!
I’m from south west MI and let me tell you, it’s so easy to forget how beautiful it is here. I grew up across the railroad tracks from Lake Michigan and run a restaurant 10 mins down the road that’s even closer to the beach. We get so many travelers and it just reminds you that we’re a beautiful vacation spot.
Woo whooo 🎉 Razzed and Jazzed 💃 Coffee Chat for my Birthday 🎂🎉 🎂
You really made me forget I was watching RUclips. I felt like I was transported and you was just talking to me about your experience 🌺
I’d be pissed if someone poured a drink in my mouth without asking! And then to give you guys crap for not paying? I’d be livid but, also at that age definitely would’ve been terrified to stick up for myself. Oof what a nightmare.
Isn’t it interesting that we feel attached or friends with the RUclipsrs we watch on a regular basis?! It’s something that wasn’t experienced while I was growing up without the internet…that’s for sure 😂😂 Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I agree with your observation and I feel like you and I could be friends 🤍🤍🤍 I truly enjoy your personality and your laugh is contagious 😉
I grew up in the same religion as you...I think, I stepped away in my 20s and came back in my 30s. Some things I may not agree with but, big but, I have only found the fullness of my faith there. My motto, Love God and Love others. ❤
Still here Jess! Loved this talk and it’s so relevant. Thanks for sharing all your mom experiences, it’s very appreciated! You never over share lol I cling to every word!
My kids are quite a bit older than yours, but here is what we do when we travel : whenever we stop for gas, if we are in a safe area, I have the kids run around the car 5 times before they get to go get snacks or whatever. Of course I make sure to supervise. They think it is fun, and people around us always seem to get a big kick out if it.
On the topic of religion, I've found it helpful to be mindful of what the religion itself is vs the cultural in the community practicing it. I've had many many bad experiences with people weaponizing their religion to try to manipulate and harm me but that had nothing to do with the religion. It had everything to do with the culture of that particular community.
But to be fair... if 95% of people within a religion do something or profess to believe something... it kinda doesn't matter what the intent/history/teachings of the religion are. Because if most of the people within that religion use it to harm others, the way you said people have done to you, then effectively, the harmful behaviors become part of that religion. I don't know if I'm being clear, lol. It sounded right in my head but I feel like I'm typing word salad... 🤣
@@amandablythe6515 Correlation not causation. Assholes will use whatever they can to hurt others. Religion, of any variety, is an easy to go weapon. Assuming people are bad because they practice a religion whose other followers have been asses, isn't right. If the religion dictates them to be asses, then that's a different story and the point I'm making.
Love that you love Michigan. It’s so fun to hear you talk about where I live 😍
There is a gas station on Mackinac! Most of the year round residents use snow mobiles all winter and need access to gas. And there are a few emergency vehicles and the Fort/state park owns at least one maintenance truck - or did 13 years ago when I was a summer employee ❤️❤️. One of my favorite places on earth and I love hearing you rave about it!
Just started this video and I’m SO thrilled it’s such a long one! I thoroughly enjoy long ones just “hanging out” with you 🥰
One of the dangers of babies in car seats a long time is their skull. It's soft and the car bumps up and down and vibrates and that can actually cause the skull to flatten in the back making the face appear much wider and sometimes requiring a special helmet to reshape. Most especially premies are prone to it even more even on very short trips. They can also overheat if the warm sun is coming in and they are bundled up. Lastly, if the sun is hitting them, they can burn pretty badly if on a long road that isn't turning. Just wanted to put it out there so anyone reading knows why.
I'm from Michigan- 45 minutes from Traverse City. The island is beautiful, too! Glad you enjoyed your trip here!
My husband and I got married on Macinac Island. It is one of my favorite places in the world. The Inn at Stone Cliff is our Heaven on Earth. ❤💖💝I have been to all of the places that you mentioned, and love them all. Traverse City is another of my favorites! This was the most fun coffee chat you've ever done, in my opinion. So nostalgic for me!😍
Thank you so much for shedding light on your PPD journey and comparing baby #1 and baby #2. I also suffered from PPD/PPR and didn’t get on meds for months and I feel like I was slightly robbed of the blissful newborn phase. We want another child but that is what’s stopping me in my tracks bc I *remember* how bad it was. Our first is just now 18months so I think we are going to wait at least another year before trying again but thank you for shedding light on this and giving me hope that it can be better. I also function better on routine and schedules and that was a HUGE adjustment when we had our little guy
Also Chicago summer is the best! We have such a short live summer but so much to do! 💕
I'm glad you told the new Orleans story. I've been thinking about going there with friends and this is something that would happen to me.
Your makeup is beautiful and I enjoyed your stories from your trips. You need to keep a journal so when you reach my age (62) your children will so enjoy hearing or reading them. I do enjoy my kids telling me their stories and I share with them. It makes family gatherings enjoyable. Keep up your great work 👍. You are awesome!
It's so admirable that you find importance of continuously searching - I pray you guys find what you need!
I would love to see a video on Tyler’s channel of you two telling stories and giving travel advice, including keep your mouth closed in New Orleans!
Hi Jessica! About 10 years ago, my daughter & I had to drive about an hour away, when my gas light went on! Of course, I’m broke, have no money, no credit cards. My daughter was 17 or 18 at the time and we were at a Shell station, counting change. Then a man walks by and my daughter went up to him and told him our dilemma. This nice man filled up my gas tank and gave my daughter his business card and told us if we ever need anything, call him and he will help us out! We took the business card, me with tears in my eyes and we drove home. I was a single mom of two on disability, I’m still on disability. When I got my next check we bought a nice thank you card and sent it to the man! We never contacted him about anything again. All that , just to say, there are still good people in the world. But, with the world we live in now, people make it hard to know if that’s how they support themselves, kinda like e begging. So, I feel for you with those vials!, I thought you were going to say you woke up somewhere and she had drugged you! Glad she didn’t and that a nice man was there to save the day!
Glad Felicity & Gigi are doing well. I breast fed both my babies and before my cousin was ready to have her baby, she said she was going to breast feed and I was like, nope not me! By the time I had my baby, I was like, yep, I’m breast feeding. I saw how easy it was and had never known anyone who breast fed but she changed my mind! Thankful for the experience! Kim telling you a long story I didn’t mean to tell you! LOL kind of like you, telling the New Orleans story! Sorry🤷🏻♀️🌺🌺🌺
Jessica, Jessica, I live in the Holland, MI, area and I can't believe you were right here! I hope you had a great time in our town...we grew up here [I am 62] and we STILL love living here in this community and also love living near Lake Michigan, a true gem!! Love your content and these videos!! Also love how you are humble, fun and compassionate!! ❣️ personality
My husband and I both grew up Catholic. There were things we didn't agree with, which came to a head when one of our children when to a weekend mandatory retreat. I saw the paperwork of what they were taught for 4 hours about same sex couples, and I couldn't have my kids taught that. Both families being always Catholic , we sort of lingered not knowing where or if we fit elsewhere. Then through a friend accidentally I saw Lutheran and spoke to the ministers. They basically taught everything I believed in my religion, minus all I hated so it was the perfect fit and what I was proud for my children to learn.
Our journies with our babes are so so similar! I had horrible ppd/ppa with my oldest, sobbed when I couldn’t nurse and when I bought formula for the first time, I now realize that my oldest was for SURE colicky. And then my youngest came along and was completely opposite! I nursed full time but gave formula here and there and I felt so much more relaxed about it all. Thank you so so so much for speaking out about ppd ❤️. I remember I was going through it around the same time as you and it’s SO hard. Much love ❤️❤️❤️.
And that man in the bar? His name was Stanley Tucci.
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier is incredible! I used to go for classes (Go Special Education major!), and they were literally the most fun. Lot's of space for kids to be creative and explore. The tinkering area is top tier, if Gigi is old enough to go.
my heart was pounding with anxiety listening to your New Orleans story 😭😂 that man was a saint !! thank goodness he was there ! ❤️