Jakayla Toney
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I’m a writer, photographer, and author traveling through the United States as I begin my adventure journey. I share stories, images, and reflections inspired by nature, movement, and the lessons found on the road.
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Interested in Being a Barista? Here’s What to Expect Your First Month
Working in a café becomes an easy and enjoyable job once you learn the basics. At first, everything can feel overwhelming, but after making drinks consistently for about a month, most of it turns into muscle memory. Your hands start moving before you think about it. It slowly becomes automatic, and confidence builds faster than you expect.
By Jakayla Toneya day ago in Lifehack
From Bartender to Barista
For a long time, bartending was my life. It paid well, it moved fast, and it demanded everything from my body and my mind. On paper, it looked like success. Some weeks I was making thousands. I had cash in my hands and momentum in my steps. But behind the bar, something in me was slowly wearing down.
By Jakayla Toney5 days ago in Motivation
Winter Hiking in New Jersey: What No One Tells You
Okay, let’s get into it. You want to hike during the wintertime, but you don’t really know what to expect. You’ve seen the photos — snowy trails, frozen waterfalls, empty paths — and it looks peaceful. What no one tells you is that winter hiking is both a little scary and incredibly rewarding at the same time.
By Jakayla Toney6 days ago in Earth
10 Reasons Hiking Changed the Way I See Life
Hiking is more than just walking outdoors. For me, it became a form of therapy, reflection, and connection — not only to nature, but to myself and to God. I didn’t start hiking to be athletic or adventurous. I started because I needed peace. Over time, hiking taught me lessons I didn’t even know I was looking for.
By Jakayla Toney7 days ago in Motivation
