Growing up Jordan: when you don't exactly believe in Christmas My husband and I aren't religious. We believe in a supreme being, but we are not devout Christians or churchgoers. Those of you who have been on this journey with us know by now that I grew up as a Jehovah's Witness. My mom, my...
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JustHitched Roundup: I lost it!
Growing up Jordan "Spare the Rod and spoil the child…" No matter how well I think I know my husband, we are bound to knock heads over some aspect of parenting. Let me warn all first-time parents: you are going to be surprised how some of the things you think are trivial are a big...
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Just Hitched Roundup: Flippant and inappropriate
Growing up Jordan Potty mouth and potty time! What’s one thing you may not know about me? I curse like a sailor's wife. Unfortunately, this doesn't go down so well when you have a toddler who is at the stage of repeating everything you say. I’ve been forced to exercise great restraint and self-control around...
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Just Hitched Roundup: Tight and firm
Conversation starters What to say when asked how you like your man: "Tight and firm... Sexy cyan done." Mrs Juliet Holness on her husband, the Prime Minister. If pressed on the kind of performance which really impresses you, you may want to add: "Him nuh(nuffi) sleepy sleepy none a tall, straight work.” She didn’t call...
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Why I let my husband go to Trinidad carnival
It's Sunday morning at about 8:00 a.m. and I am briskly walking the Melbourne 5K route, wondering to myself, why did I agree to this walk after not being in the gym for over six months? It's because it's for such great causes. Keep walking in support of Special Olympics and sickle cell, I tell...
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A curious encounter with JPS and a 10-year challenge
On Saturday I attended a funeral. Garfield drove me to the funeral and picked me up about two and a half hours later when the service was done. It was a good funeral; if funerals can be described as good. Although, I avoided eye contact when the priest joked about those who only attended church...
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Happy New Year!
True story: if this had happened a few years ago, maybe even a year ago, I would not have gone to Frenchmen. I HAVE GROWN (Bounty Killa's voice). Those who know me, know that the only sure parties I attend are Frenchmen parties, the largest of which is the annual New Year’s Day party. Last...
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2018, thank you. Next!
I hope you enjoyed the Christmas holidays! I didn't grow up celebrating Christmas, so the holidays are never a big deal to me. In a Jehovah's Witness (JW) household, there are no exchange of gifts, decorations or any of the festivities of Christmas. My most fond memory of Christmas is being able to attend grand...
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Happy Holidays!
2018 went by in a blink! It has been a whirlwind year for me. Just the other day I was doing an exercise which required me to list 10 things which I have accomplished for 2018. I couldn’t get past number 2. I was stuck. I called Garfield lamenting that I haven’t accomplished anything in...
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Have an Amazing Weekend!
Hi Just Hitched Now What readers! I have been MIA for a LONG while because… well… life happens! But not to worry, 2019 will be a great year! I have lots of good stuff in store for you including plans for a vlog! Until then, check out my new feature, the Just Hitched Round-up with...
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