Who am I?
My name is Jessica, I live in Portland, Maine. In the past, I have lived in Massachusetts, Chicago, and Shanghai, China. I am deeply interested in health and well-being, with a special interest in skincare and skin health. Like many things, I believe that good skincare requires balance. And not just a balance of oil and water or a balanced skincare routine. Good skincare requires a balanced and healthy lifestyle –which is ultimately what I am trying to promote with the Balancing Project.
In addition to skincare, I am also passionate about fitness, travel, photography and language. You may also occasionally find these topics on my blog. In the beginning, I started this blog as an outlet to develop my interests, and it is constantly evolving as those interests change. But my main focus will always be the core concepts of beauty and balance.
Since my teenage years, I have worked hard to implement some healthy changes in my life and have slowly made progress through exercise, diet, and self-confidence. Although this is something I still struggle to balance, I am generally far more satisfied with my physical and mental health than I have been in the past. These days, I run, meditate and practice yoga and barre. I have also completed a barre teacher training program.
Also, as you may or may not notice from my blog, I have a strong interest in Asian skincare products (Especially Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese), as well as an interest in Asian culture, including Buddhism, which has some influence on my writing and beliefs about balance. I don’t identify as a Buddhist, but I am drawn to many Buddhist believes and always interested in learning more. Some of this interest originated during the two years that I lived in Shanghai, China and my travels throughout Asia.
In Simple Terms: What is the Balancing Project?
Most of my posts are about beauty, skincare, and self care. Though you may sometimes come across other topics. In simple terms, the Balancing Project is more or less a skincare and lifestyle blog. The goal is to aid myself and others in pursuing a healthy life and healthy skin!