Well, Two & a Half Years Late Is Better Than Never

 I really did a bang up job at the whole consistency thing, didn't I?😂 Some things just take a lot more work, I guess hahahaha. I highly recommend reading my past entries. They tell a story of who I was and how far I've come because of the decisions I've made over the last few years.

Let's try this again..... What's a Bean, anyway? Well, it's me, I am Bean. BUT... WHO am I? 

Fasten your safety belt and come a little closer. I'll show you...👀

I'm Jillian. JilliBean, Bean, or Beanie if you're family or a friend. Beans if you're my husband. I'm a mom and wife, and a leader to a pack of non-venomous creatures. I'm also a leader to a pretty rad pack of Rockstars that I absolutely adore, and a sideline to some of the most amazing women I've ever met. Wait....do we come in packs? Herds? Gaggles? Hell, I have no idea. 

0h, I can't forget to mention that I'm also a daughter, sister, aunt, and a really loyal friend. I'm mom to a bunch of wrestlers that I watched grow up, and even a Grandma to a bunny.

I'm just a girl living in Wisconsin. A middle aged girl with the energy of a toddler, the spirit of a child, and the wisdom of a really old guy. Like, Bob Dole old. Is he still alive? Ummm, how about Betty White instead? I wanna be Betty White wise, and I'm pretty sure she's gonna live forever. And when I say the energy of a toddler, I mean I wake up super early, run around like a wildling all day, and then I crash on the couch super early while watching tv and getting my head rubbed.

I have a wild passion for having fun whenever possible. I'm loud and boisterous, and I love to laugh....even if it's at my own jokes, or my own expense. And yes, I totally dig dad jokes and mom puns. I definitely love to make other people laugh too, and I heard once that I was pretty decent at that. It's not unusual for me to bust out in song and dance, in the most obnoxious way, when everyone else is way too quiet. Even if it's just me and the dogs here. I sing to them, too. 

I'm fierce, defiant, and bold. I'm not afraid of much, and I don't take shit from anyone. I'm like that untamable pony with a naughty mouth. I don't know which one, or if one has ever existed since ponies don't talk, per say, but we're gonna pretend for this story. The sassiest pony you've ever met. Not a horse because I'm not quite tall enough, just a pony, clippity clopping about, getting into mischief. 

Although, my husband thinks I'm a T-Rex because I cant reach things, I'm loud and spooky, and I stomp around. I'm not spooky, I'm a peanut!

And speaking of ponies, peanuts, and dinosaurs, I'm really into nature. Not like, out in the woods kissing trees and doing some crazy dance in the sunlight that's peeking through the trees (that was oddly specific) into nature. But- science is my jam, dirt is delightful, plants make me happy, and I LOVE creatures. Since I was an itty bitty, curly haired toddler, running around barefoot outside, saving a squirrel (that I thought was a bunny) from the dog, I've loved nature. I spend a lot of time with my fingers in the dirt and I have a ton of plants. I also love raising Monarch butterflies every year. Yup, nerdy AF

I have a huge imagination, I'm super creative, and really good at learning things. I love to craft and do projects, I love to do research, and I really enjoy teaching fun things to others. I love to learn how to do new things, and so far there isn't much that I've learned that I haven't been pretty good at. I really like to do ALL THE THINGS!!!!

One of my favorite parts of life is the ability to help other people whenever I can. I'm one of the most honest people you'll ever meet, I'll never beat around the bush, and loyalty is really important to me. I'm a lover of humans, and I treat everyone with respect and decency, as long as they deserve kindness. I find that most people do! 

I'm an amazing listener, and I'm usually pretty good at giving advice. Not as great at taking advice, but great at giving it. I'm also very protective of the people I love, and I can be the meanest person in the land. I don't like to be, and these days those sightings are rare, but I have been known to Hulk out and turn into a terrifying monster that just wants to haunt your dreams. Nobody likes that guy. That guy probably wants tree-fiddy (only some will understand that reference).

One of my favorite things about me is that I'm the conductor of the positivity train. TOOT TOOT! I have no place in my life for negativity, I don't do drama, and I definitely have no desire to hear or entertain gossip. I'm a really great secret keeper though, so everything I hear stops at me, unless it's meant to be shared. I love spreading cheer and celebrating. I love to lift people up. 

And lastly, I'm an entrepreneur. An effin' Boss Babe!!! I have the most amazing career, and some of the best people because of it. I help people and their pets! I have some of the most amazing, natural, human health & wellness and beauty products on the market. We focus on things made from hemp, mushrooms, and nootropics (ancient herbal remedies). I also have my own all-natural pet treat line called Happy Critters Snacks N Stuff! That's right! I craft all of my recipes, cut treats into fun cookie cutter shapes, and make fun Buddy Boxes for everyone's pets! I make cat and dog toys, pet bedding (blankets, cushions, and pouches), I paint terracotta pots, and propagate houseplants and succulents! I named my company Bean's Treasure, because I'm Bean, and feel good products are like treasure! It also sounded cute, fun, and playful....and as you've learned by now, that's what this kid's all about. 

I hope you've had an invigorating experience reading my ramblings. Perhaps I'll try harder to get into the whole being consistent thing again, and you'll learn more about me. But for now....

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