Jackie McClellan-Vargas

My name is Jackie, of 29 years, and I currently live in the land of big buildings and winded politicians. After a brief stint in the mountains and desert, I decided that there is no place like home, and traipsed back home so I can root for my beloved White Sox and care for my dear great auntie (R.I.P).

I love to write, and have been putting ideas into words since right after I learned to talk. My first poetry book was created at the ripe old age of 7, and I've been quite curious and precocious ever since.

I've always been opinionated, thus making writing the perfect outlet for someone who can never seem to shut up. Luckily for me, my husband (yes, the feminist made it legal!) is uber-supportive and doesn't try to change me. This works out great, because I let him be as well. But together, we create, the poet and the painter...and share a love of quoting movies, eating as much as possible and making sweet music ala Rockband.

I have learned quite a bit over the past few years...it takes approximately two and a half minutes to begin pursuing your dreams, and a lifetime to fulfill them. I am two parts happy, one part melancholy...shake me, stir me...watch me grow.

Life can only be understood backwards...but remember that stressed spelled backwards is desserts. And I leave you to ponder...