Hello and welcome to IAMJEM.com! I am Jemmabella Cabral, or my friends like to call me, “Jemma,” “Bella,” or I am most popularly known as, “Jem.” Here, on IAMJEM.com, “JEM” stands for, “Just Extremely Motivated.” I am a mother, a college student, a writer, an entrepreneur, and last, but not least a two time cancer survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma! As a two time cancer survivor and just being a survivor of life in general, I have made it my personal mission to live every day of my life to its fullest. As easy as that may sound, accomplishing that day in and day out does take some determination, dedication, and above all else, motivation! I love to set goals and then work hard to achieve them. Once the goal is marked off my list, it’s on to the next one. Life is a constant work in progress. It is not just about what we are “being,” but what we are working on “becoming.”
IAMJEM has been designed to serve as the central hub of communication with me, to read and follow the adventures and journeys I and other “JEMs” (Just Extremely Motivated individuals) will take. Everyone needs a little motivation at different times in their lives. It is with that intent; this site provides that motivation for others:
“One can inspire
to ignite your fire
and others can help it burn
when the winds take a wrong turn
but when the flame burns out
it is up to you to take the lighter back out
So, keep that fire burning bright
Then share it and be somebody else’s light.”
I am a city born, suburbanite raised girl from the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois. I recently moved to Arizona this summer to concentrate on my goal of completing my Bachelors Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Upon my graduation in 2013, I am looking to continue my studies and pursue my Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management.
When I am not in school or spending time with my son, I can be found on my laptop working on my books, planning my next project, or goal setting. I can also be found working out at the gym, in the pool, or out on the river working on my new passion…kayaking. Then last, but not least you can find me volunteering and dedicating any of my spare time to the organizations that I love, First Descents, Imerman Angels, and the American Cancer Society. Each of these three organizations is about fighting the war against cancer. Cancer is a disease, an entity that is bigger than what most would seem imaginable. There are so many people, volunteers, and organizations out there all fighting this same war, but on different battle fields. However, it is with this strategy and wide range focus that we will see and continue to see fewer deaths from this disease. When fighting a war as big as this, it takes more than one group of people to defeat it. It is a hard fought war that can only be won through joint efforts and collaboration. This is why I support these three organizations. Each one’s focus maybe different, but their determination and strength in numbers are a force to be reckoned with. Cancer knows no limits and we should not allow for anything in our lives to limit us.
When anything in life is pursued with determination, dedication, and motivation, all things become possible!
“Find the courage to take risks. Accept humility in life’s blessings. Build on character with every experience. Love everyone with complete abundance. Live a Just Extremely Motivated Life...”
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