Hello Lovelies,

It's once again raining in LA today, which doesn't make me sad. It cleans the air and makes green things green. However, I sometimes do get sad. Last night I was talking with a friend who was feeling very lonely. He's gone through a lot this past year and I couldn't do much for him, except try to listen and be there. He's such a sweetheart and when I was dealing with difficult things last week he really tried to cheer me up and be there for me even though he hasn't known me that long.

He sent me a photo of a baby penguin when I was sad. How cool is that?


That's why I'm dedicating this Friday Five to cheering up and good friends. We all need love and support and sometimes, we need cute photos of baby penguins ;)

1) Who can cheer you up?

2) Does a sunny day make you feel better, or do you like the rainy ones?

3) On a scale of one to ten, how cute is a baby penguin?

4) What makes you laugh?

5) Name one or two things that really make you feel awe, love, or a deep sense of peace even when you're having hard times. (just one or two words is fine, feel free to elaborate if you wish :)

With love and hugs, Jessica

Hi All,

It's Jessica.

It's late here in Los Angeles and it's raining.Some people think it never rains in LA. They think it's always sunny, but in these Winter months it pours like a monsoon.

So, let's talk about rain. What do you think?

1) Do you like the rain?
2) Have you danced in the rain? When was was the last time?
3) Has your house flooded?
4) Name one good thing about rain.
5) Do you like the sound of rain on rooftops?

Well, do you?

Hello lovely people.

It's Jessica.

I've been wondering at the complexities and simplicities of the human heart. It's easy for us to get hurt, and we all crave and risk for the sake of love. Yesterday I visited some friends and their newborn, three-week-old baby. There is so much love in their family.

I know I've been hurt and blessed and still long for innocent love. I think that's true of most people. There's a line in Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John (yes, the Lion King ;) that says love is "enough to make kings and vagabonds believe the very best." I think that is beautiful because the desire for love is something that connects all people. It makes us dream, hope and want to be better people. It brings meaning and joy.

This week our Friday Five is about the heart...

1) Name one person you love, someone who moves you.
2  Do you like love songs? Do you have a favorite one?
3) Are you a hugger?
4) Name one thing someone could do to cheer you up if you are sad.
5) Do you believe love can heal?

Let's share our abundant hearts. I hope all of you are feeling loved and warm.

Hello lovely Gaians,

It's Jessica :)

The holidays are happening right now. The bells are ringing, the New Year approaches, the games are out and families and friends are together, even here on Gaia. It's a beautiful time. And somewhere (not in Los Angeles ;) it's snowing.

A lot of us reflect around the holidays, we think about those in our lives who we love and want to share time with. We buy gifts, write cards and attend parties. The gratitude is beautiful, but even then sometime the holidays can be stressful with shopping, traveling and cooking. We can even lose sight of making sure we're resting and giving enough care to ourselves in this busy season.


When we are at peace, when we are happy, we can share that joy with the world and help others just by being a beacon.

And, we'd love to know what gift you've given yourself and how it may have impacted those around you.

Happy Holidays. May they be filled with warmth and love for you and all thoe you care about.

Hello Beautiful People!

Yesterday was my beautiful sister's birthday. I love birthdays. Some people think they're just silly, but I like how they celebrate the existence and life of a unique individual. Life is precious right? I'm also just a softy for all holidays. I love cards, balloons, lights, getting people gifts, eating good food and seeing happy faces.

That's why this week's Friday Five is about birthdays :)

1) Do you celebrate your birthday or keep it quiet? Do you share your age?

2) Do you like it when people sing Happy Birthday to you in a crowded restaurant, or are you shy? ;)

3) Who were you celebrating at the last birthday party you attended?

4) What was one of your favorite birthday presents?

5) What's your favorite birthday "decor"? (Balloons, flowers, performing clowns, candles or something else?)


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Beautiful Gaians.

Hello Beauties!

It's Thanksgiving here in the United States and we're beginning the holiday season. So, I know you will be busy cooking, eating and hopefully reveling with merriment in the company of loved ones; however I want to ask you a favor.

We've started a little holiday project on Gaia. Every week until January we'll suggest a little activity to inspire and treat yourself, the people in your life and community members here on Gaia. The idea is to have fun and connect, to remember what love the holidays can hold.

Here's our first holiday assignment (of course there are no grades, we just hope you'll share in the season with us!) :

Hi Gaia!

I have a little secret...while I've been working today I've been snacking on a small bag of chocolate chips. Shhhh!

We all have our snack food, those tiny in-between meals. Some are healthy, some are not as healthy, and that's ok, right? I know what you're thinking about me and my chocolate chips ;) but hey, they are organic and fair-trade. I remember when I was a kid I would stay at my grandmother's house and sneak into the fridge where she always kept chocolate kisses and minature Hershey bars...I loved that.

So, share with us about your favorite snacks in this week's Friday Five...

1) Do you like chocolates?

2) Do you eat carrot sticks?

3) What was your favorite snack as a child, or one of you favorites?

4) Do you like late-night snacking?

5) If you had to pick a snack right now would you choose a) pretzels, b) chips, c) chocolate, d) celery with peanut butter, or something totally different :)


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