Feb 2, 2021Member-onlyWith Each Heavy BreathBy Jade Jackson A Poem About Death With each heavy breath, a life less. With every second more stories drift ever further from you. Your life that now exists, remains in words told by others. A lifetime of love, food, shopping, travel, family and heartache. At the end, your life…Poetry2 min read
Jan 29, 2021Member-onlyHow I Went From 20,000 Emails To ZeroAnd How You Can Too! I remember the day I created the inbox in question. It was early 2014, and I was now serious about my writing career, so I needed a dedicated email, just for writing. I had such hope. This email, this brand new inbox, was the one that was going to keep…Email5 min read
Mar 14, 2020Member-onlyWhat Coronavirus Has Taught Us About HumanityBut More Importantly, What We Can Learn From This. I know, everyone (including me) is tired of hearing about the Coronavirus, (or COVID-19) but looking beyond the panic toilet paper and pasta buying, it’s taught us important lessons about humanity. History is being created everyday, and a hundred years from now, future humans (presuming we’re not all wiped out)…Corona4 min read
Aug 13, 2019Member-onlyNone of it Matters, Nothing At All.The following poem was written on a drizzly afternoon, on the 2nd Feb 2019 — 12 days after my best friend and previous lover, Jennifer Olsen died from terminal liver disease, except I was yet top be told. It’s ironic considering I had no idea she had passed. As Jen’s…Poetry3 min read
Jul 6, 2019Member-onlyWhy America Needs To Drop The ‘We’re #1’Why America Needs To Drop The ‘We’re #1’ Firstly, I love America. I have many American friends, all truly wonderful people. I have fond memories of travelling all over the USA and I can’t recall meeting anyone that wasn’t friendly, welcoming and an all-round treasure. However, America has an identity…Politics4 min read
May 14, 2019Member-onlyItaly, Without The Crowds | Jade Jackson | Writer | Podcaster | PhotographerItaly doesn’t have to be standing in queues for big sights, experience the real Italy, with these tips. The last time I was in Venice, there was queues of hundreds of people waiting to cross tiny bridges over canals. …Travel7 min read
Apr 12, 2019Member-onlyAre You A Sucker For An LDR? | Jade JacksonAre you a sucker for long distance romance? With travel, especially solo travel, inevitably comes long distance romance. There’s nothing like a tropical destination with a plethora of wild smells and tastes to get the endorphins pumping; the heart palpitating and the palms sweaty with desire. For most traveler’s, visiting…Love5 min read
Feb 25, 2019Member-onlyA Letter To My Previous Lover, Who Just DiedHey, You know I always hesitated to call you an ‘ex’, because you never left me. From your emails and messages saying “I wish we could rewind a few” to, “I’ll always love you,” you ensured we were always tethered. I know at one point, I tried to remove you…Long Distance Love3 min read
Jan 13, 2019Member-onlyHow Solo Travel Will Change Your Life| Jade JacksonWhy solo travel is a thing and how it will change your life. So apparently travelling solo is a thing now. Who knew? I mean it’s all I’ve ever known. You don’t have to be single to enjoy solo travel. …Travel8 min read
Dec 28, 2018Member-onlyWhy New Years Is An Overrated Celebration And We Should End ItWhy New Years Is An Overrated Celebration And We Should End It The Sun sets, and the next day it rises again. It happens everyday. It’s not some miracle, it’s not some spiritual awakening. It just is. There’s nothing magical about it. Sure we get to start a new calendar…New Year4 min read