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    Oh, What a Day: Heaven on Earth

    This is an excerpt from a talk I gave in October of 2016, with a few updated tweaks at the end.  Most aspects of my life now… Read more “Oh, What a Day: Heaven on Earth”

    October 21, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: A Day at the Races

    My younger self was a lot of things: chubby, overly enthused, perfectionistic, eager to please, wise beyond her years yet still naive AF about some things.  I… Read more “Oh, What a Day: A Day at the Races”

    October 14, 2019October 16, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Waiting On Miracles

    I feel like I need to start by saying this: this story mostly isn’t about me– it is about a crisis my family is going through right… Read more “Waiting On Miracles”

    October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day I Was Schooled on Humility

    I have been on a few mission trips in my life and have personally learned so much from them; however, I also have a lot of complicated… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day I Was Schooled on Humility”

    September 10, 2019September 9, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day My Best Friend Found Me

    I don’t believe in love at first sight.  Except, I kind of do. I was there the day my best friend, Katie, met her husband, Shane.  We… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day My Best Friend Found Me”

    September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day I Didn’t Kiss Him

    Last week I shared about my first date with my husband.  This week we are jumping right along to date number three, which was just as awkward… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day I Didn’t Kiss Him”

    August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: Our First Date

    As I previously disclosed, I met my husband on Bumble. Yes, Bumble. This was after my former therapist encouraged me to muscle through heartbreak and try online… Read more “Oh, What a Day: Our First Date”

    August 19, 2019August 20, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day My Therapist Told Me to Stop Dating Church People

    You have heard it before and I will tell you again: I think everyone should at least try therapy.   By try, I do not mean go once… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day My Therapist Told Me to Stop Dating Church People”

    August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: Oh, Hello

    This is a story of two days, not one.  Yes, I realize I am tampering with my whole concept of “Oh, What a Day,” but humor me.… Read more “Oh, What a Day: Oh, Hello”

    August 6, 2019August 2, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day My Husband Fell in Love With Me

    Comedian John Mulaney jokes about how it is counter-intuitive that, when relationships are going well, couples decide to meet one anothers’ families.   THIS HITS HOME FOR ME.… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day My Husband Fell in Love With Me”

    July 30, 2019July 29, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Day I Needed School Supplies

    When I was probably about 26 years old, one of my grandmothers asked me when I would meet a guy “so I didn’t have to go to… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Day I Needed School Supplies”

    July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Imposter Syndrome

    Since I started dating my husband about a year and a half ago, I have regularly felt like an imposter.   He owns a home in a nice… Read more “Imposter Syndrome”

    July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

    Oh, What a Day: The Worst Day of My Life

    When I woke up, the tone had already been set: it was going to be a real shit day.  I knew it and feared it and hoped… Read more “Oh, What a Day: The Worst Day of My Life”

    July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Jessica Rukavina

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