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i believe in the power of the written and spoken word, the beauty of art, and the joy of dancing. more of all of it over at www.youtube.com/jjbarrows

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It's Just A Feeling with Brian Apprille (Part 2)

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It's Just A Feeling with Brian Apprille (Part 1)

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Lemon Juice with Melissa Lima

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This week... I turned 37. I left for a 3 week road trip with my husband to see 6 national parks. I packed 2 masks, too many clothes and 8 books. I published my third episode of a podcast I have high hopes for but am allowing myself to be an amateur in its first season (@thejestofit). I posted too much for my own liking and not enough for the “business” about my first virtual comedy show (this Sunday, link in profile for tickets. Daily post—check). I got to hand deliver a commissioned painting and explain why it was my hardest painting to date, I hope to share it at some point with permission to share its story. I’ve mostly shy-ed away from social media and find myself less irritated and more grateful. Yet I know social media has benefits and uses, and I appreciate a medium to share what creativity and hopefully value I have to offer. I value what I’ve learned from others who’ve used social media as a tool to share insight, perspective and humor. I’m finding more balance... most of the time. Sometimes I forget the balance thing, and the whole bag of chips sounds delicious. I’m 37. Old to some, young to others, oddly okay with right where I am at. I’m still uncertain sometimes of what this life thing all means and what the point is (I’ve contemplated the oddity of life long before 2020 hit, 2020 just made it normal to stop and ask what is actually happening here!?). Nonetheless, despite my questions, I’m still left in awe at the sight of a sunset or the smell of coffee in the morning. I laugh at dad jokes and fart sounds, especially because I waited a year before I let Josh hear my own fart sounds. The dad jokes came much easier. We humans really are odd. I cry every time someone gets a golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent or Whitney Houston comes on the radio (I still listen to the radio). I love seeing people have their moment, being celebrated for who they are. I think that’s partly why I wanted to start a podcast sharing other people’s stories, to celebrate them. I still mean it when I sing “I laugh more often now. I cry more often now. I am more me.” (PBJ) That’s me at 37— miserably happy, confused and content, still with so much to learn. (at Bryce Canyon National Park, Rainbow Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEI9tMrD_Xl/?igshid=ztfe2kwbern1

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Hope In Waiting with Lisa Gilbert (Part 1)

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Third World Memories with Maria Alexander

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TIME UPDATE because apparently I still confuse CST with California Standard Time and that is NOT correct! 🤦🏻‍♀️ . You’ll learn more about my educational mishaps if you can make it to my first virtual comedy show... Sunday, August 23rd at 5pm PST!! Tix link in profile! . Original post shout outs: . While I love my baby steps, thank you @lisagilbertcomedy for always giving me a push to keep showing up. 🎉 . Hey everyone! After a loooooong hiatus from comedy, I’m stoked to do this virtual live show with the phenomenal Lisa Gilbert, from the comfort of your own... whatever you live in (home is where you park it!) 🎉 . Thanks for hosting us @nowherecomedy, tickets are now available on their website (link in profile). My first Zoom performance, this should be interesting! . #zoom #comedy #ohgodwhy https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwb37djJqT/?igshid=166oaaevmdkrn

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Introducing: The Jest of It!

It’s been a while, but we’re slowly figuring out how to navigate the podcast world! Here’s a little introduction to our host (me, JJ :D) and what this podcast is all about! It’s a storytelling podcast with... with a twist of humor! That’s the Jest of It!

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Introducing: The Jest of It!

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Spread the love, yall! Tough times with silver linings! For me, being “stuck” with @joshnewton 🥳. Would love to hear other silver linings in the midst of what’s hard. Mental strength and emotional health does a body good... even when it’s 6ft away from other bodies!! . . . (Thanks for sharing @amy_orlo!) #repost @eddydyno ・・・ Took a little time to work on something lighthearted in this time of fear and panic. Tag your quarantine partner! (🎶 release: March 23rd) #coronadiaries #quarantine #lovetheoneyourewith https://www.instagram.com/p/B98G1i3njWq/?igshid=mkuywsp799tu

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I keep seeing a bunch of married people complaining about being stuck with their spouse, meanwhile the newlyweds are over here like... . 🥳🥳🥳🥳 https://www.instagram.com/p/B94dhDpHU4U/?igshid=jn0kv3hlxnpa

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We wanted to get some “fresh” air, uncertain of where that would be, but since we’re in Nashville we decided to sight-see strictly from the car! We found some of the artists who are still trying to get stage time despite everything being closed. I wanted to show my support, but I also wasn’t leaving the car— I can give ya a yee-haw, but that’s about it!! (See video, wait for it!) #nashville #yeehaw (at Downtown Nashville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B92SmqgnX8j/?igshid=bt8yxub3a349

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Just wanted to see for ourselves. There’s still some sparkle left in this dark world... aisle 9 at Walmart Supercenter in Shepherdsville, KY. . While we only bought a bag of pretzels and coconut water, Josh and I have definitely been hoarding memes throughout the day and then we share our favorites and laugh together at night. . We’re not laughing AT the severity of the situation and the ways in which some people, especially my elderly friends, really are in danger... but we’re finding humor in the midst of a crazy time which keeps one sane enough to only buy what they need, even in a time of panic. . I hope everyone stays safe, sane and able to laugh. (at Walmart Supercenter Shepherdsville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zJPSMnqt_/?igshid=19klhd323x6e9

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Morning revelations. . . #corona (this hashtag has greatly increased in number and it’s content drastically changed 🍺😷) #washyourhands #sorrynotsorry https://www.instagram.com/p/B9on4NgHVRG/?igshid=wfavto0hyee4

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YAY, it’s you!! Sinceriously. Thanks for being here and taking part in some of this journey with me! Social Media is a funny thing, I feel connected and disconnected at the same time. I try to celebrate others successes instead of compare my journey to theirs, but let’s be honest, sometimes it’s hard. I want to capture a moment without missing a moment because I watched it from behind a screen. I try to share content to keep myself creating without annoying the heck out of myself and others with yet another post about blah, blah, blah. I think we’re all just doing the best we can with what we have, and alllll this to say, I appreciate you being a part of this... whatever this is... a glimpse of my life through the lens (sometimes a filter) of social media. If you’re looking for less happy you can check out my book at itscalledaspade.com, or more happy my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/jjbarrows. Sorry for the plugs, also not sorry... it’s my job cause I am my job 😁🤦🏻‍♀️😂😭 . Happy Wednesday! (at Sister Lakes, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9m8VjnHDfF/?igshid=oggzgbonhti1

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Uhhhhmmmm... Gilda’s Laugh Fest in Grand Rapids, MI.... so fun!!! Amazing crowd and amazing women doing comedy... stoked I got to be a part of it!! Also Gilda Radner is one of my favorites so it felt like a profound moment to stand on a stage with her name on it! Thank you @laughfestgr!! . . . 📷: @joshnewton #comedy #laughfest #gilda #womenincomedy (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9k0sp-H_Nz/?igshid=dxlvpwtokzqn

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I gotta give one more shout out to @laughing_gas_comedy and the town of Cape Girardeau, MO! Y’all were so much fun to perform for and the club was such a pleasure to work with! Thank you Jeff and team for having me... This is definitely going to be a destination spot for comedy in the years to come! Some of those midwesterners got those loud belly laughs, music to a comic’s ears!! Laughing Gas— all the elements for a good time! n2ocomedy.com 🙌🙌 . 📷: @joshnewton (at Laughing Gas Comedy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Sh4dmHRXI/?igshid=1j10gi27hva95