Jedde's Diary from 2020

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We have entered a new quarter for the year. This same day of last year, many things were different and I decided to grab my diary and re-read what I've written. As I scanned, I was amused at my scribbles, touched at my insights, and felt glad that all of those things that happened last year helped me grow into who I am today. 


And so I thought to share some of my thoughts with you from last year. 


I wonder, what kind of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and ideas did you have from 2020? While you think about it, feel free to have a look through mine in the photos below. 


Love,

Mary Jedde



































The author of this blog is plain and simple. She thinks mostly of the usual things - life, love, beauty. She enjoys the basic necessities like food, warmth, blankets, and music. She gets thrilled with the idea of an adventure but doesn't really like to go on one, unless her spontaneity kicks in. She's got a fire in her belly most days, but enjoys the leisure of being in bed at the same time. Odd. Weird. Plain. Simple. Mary Jedde. An old soul, a lifelong learner, and a flourishing human being.

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