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My name is Jess. I’m a travel writer, bookworm, and foodie. I love to combine all three whenever I get the chance.
In 2016 I was given the chance to work on a project in Melbourne for 2 months, all expenses paid. Despite only being married for 2 months, I packed two ridiculously oversized suitcases and booked my flight, alone. Within a day of exploring, I knew I wanted make this diverse, stunning, welcoming country my home. Fast forward to November 2017 and I officially emigrated, this time with hubby in tow, to Sydney from our home in Brixton, London. We haven’t looked back since.
My adopted home is over 10,000 miles away from my childhood beginnings on England’s South Coast, and still manages to be familiar. I wake up to views of all different shades of blue, glistening in sunlight as I move through a protective bubble of air-conditioning – apartment to train to office and back again. I live in thongs, or flip flops for those from the Northern Hemisphere, and I’ve thrown away my winter coats. Weekends are spent hiking, surfing, swimming; my 22 year old self would certainly mock me profusely, hungover and slightly chubby, wallowing in central heating in London.
I’m an English Literature Grad who fell into Technology Consulting by accident. I have dream of seeing my writing in print. I travel to explore, to eat, to learn, and to rest. I travel to meet fascinating people. I eat for pleasure, not for necessity. I read to feed my imagination, to learn from the past and to dream about the future. I rest for myself, taking a break from the pressures of modern living, of being always on.
See where I’ve been, what I’m eating and what I’m reading. I’d love to hear from you.
Last beach day in Cronulla with @sarapeppiatt_ and little bubba Alex, taking the boys for a dip in the same place we took them when they were still in our bellies 💙🤰🏼🤰🏽 . . Going to miss watching our little potatoes hanging out together . . #cronulla #beachdays #mylittlewaterbaby #beachbuddies #babyboys #summerdays
9 months in ➡️ 9 months out . . A little bit late due to navigating mandatory hotel quarantine with a bubba but I couldn’t resist. I cannot believe our beautiful boy James is 9 months old - I remember this walk along the beach in Cronulla and bouncing on my birthing ball in hospital at 2cm desperate to meet our little man not knowing all of the challenges and unconditional love that lay ahead . . James you are beautiful, intelligent, demanding, hangry all of the time, lazy yet incredibly strong willed and resilient and the happiest, social little man. We are so proud of you and so grateful we could take you home to meet our families who love you just as much as we do . . We cannot wait to see the little person you become . . @williamapascoe . . #9monthsin9monthsout #littleman #newparents #boymum
5 years ago we said I do in front of our friends and family . . In 10 days after over a year and a half apart we finally get to see our families again . . In the meanwhile we’ve created our own little family with our beautiful son James and I simply could not have made it through these past 8 months without the best husband and daddy imaginable. Thank you for your unwavering support and love @williamapascoe . . Happy Anniversary 💙 . . Photos by @stewartgirvanphotography
My first Mothers Day 💙 . . I have so much love for my perfect, demanding, hangry, food-obsessed, intense, and happy little man James. Motherhood has certainly not been easy. It’s definitely not been what I expected. The reality of motherhood has been filled with more tears than I can count and the most unconditional love I have ever known. I am so proud of my biggest accomplishment ever . . Thank you @williamapascoe for spoiling me and letting me put my feet up today, and let’s face it most of the time, and for everything you do for our little family . . Thank you to the mummas I’ve been lucky enough to meet who are my lifeline on this crazy journey, you are all amazing 💗💙 . . @lauren_joanne_malliate @sarapeppiatt_ @allanaaaaa @jessie.tory @maria.h.27 @mrs__beckett @terranfranks @sarahlouelli @laurr_p @dgrace92 @jess0bei @lauurenjp . . #mothersday2021 #mothersday #myfirstmothersday #australianmothersday #australianmade #firstmothersday #mumofboys #boymum