Summary

Jennifer Barrios Tettay shares her personal journey, family life, and aspirations, inviting readers to engage with her content on Medium.

Abstract

Jennifer Barrios Tettay, a 39-year-old writer from Germany, resides in a picturesque village with her Colombian husband and children, including a son with Down Syndrome. She has overcome personal challenges, such as the early death of her father and a difficult first marriage, to find happiness and pursue her passions, which include environmental activism, gaming, and personal development. Jennifer is currently working towards her Abitur through distance learning and plans to study environmental science to combat climate change. She engages with her readers by sharing personal stories, insights into her interests, and reflections on her life experiences.

Opinions

Jennifer views her life and experiences with optimism and a sense of humor, considering herself "perfectly imperfect."
She values the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, as evidenced by her 30-day journal for self-improvement.
Jennifer is an idealist who believes in reaching for the stars and that anything is possible.
She has a strong affinity for music, particularly the band Sonata Arctica, and finds deep meaning in their lyrics.
Jennifer is a proponent of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and identifies as an INFP, sometimes testing as an INTP.
She is environmentally conscious and aims to become an advocate for environmental science.
Jennifer appreciates reader interaction and encourages engagement through comments and discussions on her Medium blog.
She has a diverse range of interests, from gaming to environmental activism, and enjoys sharing her thoughts on these topics with her audience.
Jennifer's favorite video games include Ragnarok Online and Path of Exile, and she previously wrote about video games before shifting her focus.
She is a fan of the TV show Supernatural and aligns herself with Team Dean.
Jennifer invites readers to follow her on Medium for content on social and environmental awareness, personal stories, and fiction.

ABOUT ME STORIES

About Me — Jennifer Barrios Tettay

It’s Always Too Early To Give Up.

Hello reader! 💕

Here I sit, thinking about what my first paragraph should look like so that you won’t turn your back on me right away.

To begin with, how about a bullet point list? Everybody loves lists, right?

15 Amazing Facts About Jennifer You’ve Never Heard Of!

Well, if that’s not a strong start? How exciting! So mainly for me — after all, I want to see how many clicks this article might bring in. Or if I can make some acquaintances? Maybe. Or friends, maybe?

My identity card says I’m 39 (as of 2022), but it has absolutely no idea. I am 25 — at the most! (okay, I wish. Truth is, I’m 39.)
I live in a small village where meadows bloom and where everybody is friendly. It’s located in a beautiful valley with a river running through it. One side is a forest on a hill, and on the other side are vineyards. You might already have guessed, but I really love our village.

Today I Show You My Beautiful Village!

Photo Series of a Paradise on Earth

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I’m from Germany.
My husband is not German. He is Colombian. At home, we speak Spanish, but also a little German. My husband is a funny guy, we laugh a lot together. ღ
My youngest son is 13 and has Down Syndrome. He is adorable, amazing, and just perfect.

Down Syndrome — GoodBye April’s Fools Day, Welcome Life 2.0

How this child turned my world upside down.

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He has a sister (18) and a brother (20). They are also adorable, amazing, and perfect.
I am perfectly imperfect.
I was born on St. Nicholas’ Day.
My father died in 2001 at the age of only 45. He never got to know his grandchildren.
Therefore, he met my first husband. He was 19 years older than me. He was also a very difficult person — to put it mildly. I’d rather not go into details. The marriage lasted only 5 years.
On the other hand, my second husband (that’s right, the one from Colombia!) is 6 years younger than me. We have been married for over 13 years now.
We went through thick and thin — literally. Because a year ago, I weighed 30 kg more than I do today.

How Intermittent Fasting Helped Me Feel 30 Years Younger

How I lost 66 pounds in 8 months with evidenced-based eating and workout strategies

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I’m catching up on my Abitur — as a distance learning course! But before I was a passionate gamer.

The Truth About Why I Stopped Writing About Video Games

And Why I Still Don’t Think of It as a Waste of Time.

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Once I’m done, I want to study environmental science and become a fighter 🧙 against climate change.
I’m an idealist reaching for the stars — anything is possible!

I tried hard to be entertaining. Did it work?

First names (complete listing — might take a while): Jennifer, Nathalie, Severine, Ramona

MBTI: INFP, but sometimes I test INTP. Nevertheless, INFP without a doubt.

Yes, I Am an INFP! And Yes — I Believe in Pseudo-Science.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator — also known as MBTI. Where I come from, only a few people are familiar with this…

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Enneagram: 9w8 (It was a pain to figure out!)

Favorite Music Band: Sonata Arctica

Favorite Lyrics Passage: (Sonata Arctica — Gravenimage)

I play a note, but hear no sound Have I lost my love or the wings I found When I was young And eager to please anyone who had time… Needed to sing the very notes I heard Had to stay in the shadows and seek for the loneliness Nevertheless, the price was higher than I realized I was to live alone, ready to make the sacrifice Was I in love with you?

Dream Vacation: The Himalayan Mountains or Finland.

Sam or Dean Winchester? Definitely Team Dean!

Favorite Video Game: Ragnarok Online and Path of Exile

Electives in School: Physics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish

In order to get a deeper insight, you can take a look at my Journal for 30 days of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth, which you may find here:

30-Day Journal for Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

Journal for Self-Reflection and Personal Growth medium.com

Now You!

In my posts, I usually try to involve my readers because I LOVE the interaction in the comments and the opportunity to get to know each other a little!

However, the matter is completely voluntary. (best not pay attention to that big guy with the threatening gaze next to us).

But now on to the questions:

Sam or Dean? (choose your answer wisely)
Where would you like to travel to one day?
What is your favorite song lyrics passage?
Do you like video games? If yes, which ones?

On my Medium blog, you’ll find mainly articles about social & environmental awareness as well as personal stories & fiction

Feel free to follow me if this sounds interesting to you. Or maybe you just find me likable, then you may follow me too. I am always happy when I can get to know new people.

So, that’s me!

Thanks to anyone who has actually taken the time to read this far. 💕