Writing has been one of my strongest skills back to grade school, and it’s given me an outlet to process my thoughts, express myself and share my experiences. JASMINECTATE.com went live on April 13, 2016 after years of thinking, planning, creating and preparation.

It seems like it's been 25 years and at the same time a fraction of five. As I celebrate my five-year “bloggerversary” celebration, I have reflected on my journey as a blogger and share my experiences, lessons and more since I launched my website and blog below.