J - encyclopedia of me

At Bella Dia I came across a great idea: An Encyclopedia of Me.

J for Jam.

I used to make jam. Hundreds of pots have been made, maybe over thousand.
I started when I was young, at my gram's house.

When I was at university I made jam at my studentroom on a campingcooker, when the owner of the house was out.
That's when I invented apple banana jam.

I've made it ever since. Yummy. But also stranberry, bramberry and a lot more.

J is for Jazz.

I love singing and making music.
Always said I'd sing jazz after 50. So I do.

J is for jealousy.

I wouldn't be able to cope with my life if I'd been jealous.
I can be happy for others, without wanting to have it too.

On the other hand. I can't deal well with people who are jealous.

J is for jewellery.

I love silver, I love earrings, I love rings, pendants... everything.
At home I only wear earrings... when I take the time.

J is for Journalism.

When I was at college I was send to a national magazine because they needed a writer.
I got lots of education there untill I was able to direct the whole process of making the magazine myself. Which came in handy, because the headeditor became ill a couple of months and I had to take over.

I like every aspect of journalism, except the whole celebrity dirt.

J for judgement

I can have a strong opinion about matters, but I can refrain from judgement.
I think it's not up to us to judge other people.