I am true believer that there are certain symbols and moments in our surroundings that show us our future. Right now, I'm lost, and the peace lily was my symbol.
All the links: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah
My time working as a server in a fine-ish dining restaurant has come to an end, and I fight a congested nose to spill all the details on why I quit, lessons I've learned, and what the heck was wrong with that place.
Link to everything: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah
If you used to be considered a friend and are somehow reading this description, I've been thinking about you a lot lately and had a few questions.
The place with all the links: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah
This past weekend, I went on my first book retreat, and besides fearing for my life, I had a really great time.
For links to all the things: https://beacons.ai/simplyjamilah
The Wedding Weekend we've been waiting for has finally happened. This is my take on the entire experience, with a little extra no one asked for.
I caved and clicked on a Facebook add to find out when I'll get married. This is where it took me.
Take care of everyone you love who didn't vote for bigotry as we fight the fascists.
That's not what this episode is about, but I wanted to share the sentiment.
This episode is actually just about the next steps in my life to bounce back from letting myself gooooo.
What do GoFundMe, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, racism, and FLO have in common? This episode.
Warning: there is a mention of suicide.
It's been a long time. It's been a rough time. It's been a trying time.
But we're done. Hello again.
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A better description format is currently being workshopped. Please hold.
This week has not gone the way I expected, outside of Washington DC. I spend the first half talking all about it and the second half talking about all the things I should be doing on a snow day.
Funnily enough, I'm too lazy to write a description. Yes, this is all about how I want to spend the year working on some things, but right now, I just want to go to sleep. Maybe it will start tomorrow?
We've made it to the end of 2024. This is a quick explanation regarding the state of life I'm in as I end the year. I also recap some of the firsts I experienced in 2024--some mundane, some monumental.
links mentioned:
Vlogmas 2024: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZK1WR3GBOaWPIdT46UmN3qzwIpsoMTCs&si=C2mes2Nf34fTvj_p
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyjamilah
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
HAPPY FREAKING NEW YEAR
Headphone users be warned: this is my very loud reaction to my 2024 [highly anticipated] Spotify Wrapped.
links mentioned:
Email subscription: simplyjamilah.substack.com
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyjamilah
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
WRAPPED IS NOT OVERRATED
Earlier this week, I woke up and chose pettiness, and this episode has it ALL with a few life updates thrown in there. At the end of the day, though, I just needed to rant.
links mentioned:
Email subscription: simplyjamilah.substack.com
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyjamilah
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
SHOW YOUR FRIENDS GRATITUDE
I thought everything would stay the same with adopting a puppy. I was totally wrong. This is my new child, Clover.
links mentioned:
Chicken Shop Date: https://youtu.be/eFS5vxYlfY8?si=_CDeys8C47d7cajw
Email subscription: https://substack.com/@simplyjamilah/notes
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE NEW MOMS
It's been a minute since I've talked into the mic, and let's just say... it's been exhausting.
links mentioned:
Chicken Shop Date: https://youtu.be/eFS5vxYlfY8?si=_CDeys8C47d7cajw
Email subscription: https://substack.com/@simplyjamilah/notes
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
PULL THE HECK OVER
Future employers, this is just my testimony... and it has nothing to do with a vegetable.
links mentioned:
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE HURRICANE.
The romance book girlies are about to be mad at me for this one, but that's okay.
links mentioned:
24 hour readathon: https://youtu.be/4X7g5vV6IB0?si=ORMNA_q0zKpwVnCH
books i've read so far, in 4 words: https://youtu.be/vFKe-Q7QC-M?si=UR9ifV_ehowFsBZQ
Twisted Games TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFdnwsGH/
Ugly Love book review: https://simplyjamilah.com/2022/08/09/sex-the-foundation-of-love/
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
CTM?!?!?!
Welp. I've entered the freelancing realm, and I've already been screwed over. Let's talk about it... and figure out if The Bear is actually a comedy.
links mentioned:
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
rest in peace Esther
After a semi-lengthy recap of some of the U.S. gold medal wins, I share things I wish knew before going to college, such as a pandemic being on its way.
links mentioned:
a chat w/ Kristen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AVZlAcqd0Lb
reflection: 75 hard style challenge: https://simplyjamilah.com/2024/08/10/reflection-75-hard-style-challenge/
blog & socials:
Blog: Simply Jamilah || www.simplyjamilah.com
Instagram:allsimplyjay || https://www.instagram.com/allsimplyjay/
TikTok: juhmeeluhh || www.tiktok.com/@juhmeeluhhYouTube: Jamilah on Film || www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOfgkee5Es9TkHa_ts8jNw
Spotify: itsmilahh || www.spotify.com/user/itsmilahh
music credit (all from Epidemic Sound):
intro: “Turning Tables” by Dusty Decks
black & beautiful: “Better (Not Bitter)” by King Sis ft. Jontha Links
recs & regrets: “Cologne, 4AM” by William Claeson
outro: “Precious Cargo” by Mimmi Bangoura
8.10.24
