As a curious creature, there are so many aspects of the human experience that boggle my mind. Through Defining Wonderland, I hope to pose questions, tell stories, and offer words of wisdom that I have gathered throughout this strange thing we call life. I hope you will enjoy reading as much as I enjoy writing.
Now, a little about me…
The palest California girl you should ever meet, I was born and raised in the Golden State. Days at Disneyland or taking the road I’ve not traveled make me happy. I am a financial manager by day and wonder every day how someone who loves reading and writing ended up working as a bean counter. I enjoy traveling to foreign places, cooking scrumptious foods for friends and family, spoiling my two kitties, Baxter and Lila, and loving a misunderstood dog named Jake the Worm (no wonder he’s misunderstood!).
Some random facts about me:
- I can only snap with my left hand, though I’m right-handed.
- Two of my letters to the editor have been published in People Magazine.
- I am a trained Wish Granter and have the badge to prove it.
- If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be a Breakfast Jack.
- I am an only child with four siblings.
- Even though I’ve willingly jumped out of a plane twice, I hate climbing ladders.
Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Defining Wonderland!
Defining Wonderland 
Hi Jessica – thanks heaps for following my blog! Really appreciate it.
You’re a trained Wish Granter, impressive. Any chance I can make use of your skills?? =)
No problem, Ann! I’m fascinated to read about people moving to other countries as that is something I want to do someday. It takes a lot of courage to leave one’s homeland and explore a new part of the world.
I’m only trained to grant the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses, but I could certainly try my “magic” on grown-ups. =)
Hmm, I found you on Truth and Cake and I’m glad I did. I’m looking forward to following, but can’t help but think you might like to take a look at what a few of us our writing over at http://www.mothersugar.wordpress.com. You seem like a kindred spirit and we’d love to hear from you now and then?
Thanks for following! Don’t you just love Truth and Cake? I will definitely be checking out your blog. Happy reading!
Hi Jessica: Remember “If I ran the zoo, I’d make a few changes, that’s just what I’d do”? It’s a cruel, unjust world that puts someone with your fine writing talents to work with numbers. If we could step “into your shoes” for a moment and be wish-granters, I’d wish your “prince” would hurry up and appear out of Wonderland, to sweep you up into the land of happiness and dreams. Your sharp mind and gentle heart merit even more than that.
Wow, thank you! I’m blushing and feeling a little unworthy of such high praise. Believe me, I’m wishing for that prince to show up as well, but until then, my world is quite happy and my dreams are plentiful. =) Thanks for following!
Wonderful news!
I’ve nominated you for The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award 🙂 See more details at the end of the post: http://therantommenace.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/youtube-where-liking-puppies-means-you-should-go-die/
Thanks bunches, Gemma!!! xoxo
Hey there 🙂 Just wanted to say that I stumbled across your blog (by accident.. how did I end up here? 😉 haha) and it’s great! Happy Blogging! 🙂
Thank you so much! Maybe you fell down the rabbit hole… 😉
I love the “only child with four siblings” fact.
Thanks, Kelley! For a clearer understanding of that, check out https://definingwonderland.com/2012/01/01/25/.
Love your random facts! They’re so…. random 😀
Haha! Yes, they are. I’ve thought about adding to the list of randomosity, but I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone. 😉
Sometimes I can’t snap with either hand. Other times, I’m just fine. Weird, isn’t it?
Very weird, but I’ve got to admit, I do love the weirdness. Happy snapping! 😉
That’s relieving. This professor can be so weird at times. But what can be expected from the PL?
Hi! I have nominated you for the Liebster Award because your blog has given me joy and inspiration. To find out more visit http://mindurspirit.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/nominated-and-passing-it-on/
How sweet of you. 🙂 Thank you so much, Prithi!
Hey! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. 🙂
Check out the details here:
http://readwriteloveblog.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you, Akshita! I’m honored and very grateful. 🙂
Hi Jessica!! I nominated you to the Liebster award!! Here’s the link http://veggiegirllife.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/spreading-the-joy-liebster-award-nominee/
Keep on blogging!
Jessica!
Clicking around links in comment sections brought me to your blog, and I’m glad it did! You have a big fan and a happy new follower in me!
Keep up the great work!
-Andrew
Thank you, Andrew and welcome to the Wonderlings! 🙂
Hi, I have nominated you for the Shine On award! Check out more details here -> http://mindurspirit.wordpress.com/2013/09/15/i-have-been-told-to-shine-on/ .
Great job so far, keep blogging 🙂
Thanks, Prithi! I will do my best to “shine on” as long as you promise to shine too. 🙂
I will too, promise!
hello you. first starting out, would be to keep the relationship.
Thank you. Welcome to the Wonderlings!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. Your’s sounds like one I’d follow, so I signed up.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Thanks for the follow, Patricia! I’m glad you enjoy it.
Sooo happy that I found another blog that I adore! Good job, I will keep on reading!
Well, thank you so much, Bianca! Happy reading! 🙂
I can snap with both hands, but have never jumped out of a plane… you have me there.
Whew! I was starting to feel bad about myself. 😉 Thanks for stopping by, Ted!
Most impressed with, “Two of my letters to the editor have been published in People Magazine.” I love that magazine. :0
Thank you, Shelley! I’ve only ever sent in two letters, but it was pretty thrilling to see my name in one of my favorite magazines. 🙂
Just dropping by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks, buddy! I hope you had a great Turkey Day too!!!
I never recovered from Jake the Worm. Delightful stuff! :O)
He hasn’t recovered from it either. Thanks for stopping by!
I was delighted I did. :O)
Hello,
I’ve nominated you for the sisterhood of the world blogger award. It is better explained in my blog post https://infinitedaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/ 🙂
Thank you, Melis! I’m honored to be a part of an international sisterhood of truly amazing women. 🙂
Love it! I’m excited to read more!
Thanks, Lindsay! I’m jazzed to check out the Bungalow.
You have a really fascinating blog! I am new to blogging and trying to build my blog up and seeing blogs like yours is very encouraging! BTW the breakfast sandwich on your home page made me hungry, thanks haha 🙂
Hope to read more and have a blessed day!