Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"

Jessica has a day where she's feeling ... really good about her life. (December 2001)

++++FAQ for this video ++++
Q: How old was Jess at the time of the video?
A: She'd turned 4 about 6 weeks before the video was shot.

Q: How old is she now?
A: Depends on when you're reading this, but she was born in late October of 1997.

Q: What does she say at the beginning?
A: Though some claim they hear the word "assert" - as in assertive - she's actually saying I can be a "shark" - but it sounds like "sark" because she was incapable of making "sh" sounds at this time.

Q: Are you sure she's not saying "I can be a SARK?" Her daily affirmations are consistent with the teachings of the author SARK.
A: This is an interesting coincidence, but a coincidence nonetheless.

Q: Does she say, "I like my 'elephants'?"
A: More than one person has thought that, but she's actually saying I like my "Allisons." Allison is her aunt.

Q: Does Jess have more than one mom? She says I like my "moms."
A: No, she just has one mom and one dad (me.) For some reason she was "pluralizing" several things in her "like list." That's why she says "Allisons" and "cousins" (she only has one.)

Q: What does she say at the 22 second mark?
A: I really don't know, though I do have a theory now: this video was taken right around Christmas-time, and it ALMOST sounds like she's saying "I like my presents." So that's what I think it is - but I could be wrong.

Q: Did she do this affirmation every day?
A. Yes, until the age of seven. ... Just kidding. :-) I think this was a day when the video camera was out, so there was an element of "putting on a show" - but Jessica still meant every word. Though she may have been hamming it up a bit, she was sincere in the things she was saying.

Q: Did you teach her that she could "anything better than anyone?" Isn't that a little wrong?
A: Some people have had an issue with her saying this, but it's not something that we taught her. And I've never seen her (even all these years later) say anything like this to anyone. I suspect it was probably the expression of some inner confidence that she just happened to express outwardly on this one particular day.

VIDEO MILESTONES (for the inquiries I've received):
- 6/16/09: video is uploaded
- 5/1/10: less than 5,000 views
- 5/21/10: views hit 1,000,000
- 5/26/10: views hit 2,000,000
- 6/16/10: views hit 3,000,000
- 8/20/10: views hit 4,000,000
- 10/15/10: views hit 5,000,000
- 12/22/10: views hit 6,000,000
- 2/24/11: views hit 7,000,000
- 6/20/11: views hit 8,000,000
- 11/08/11: views hit 9,000,000

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[dpquiltsca]

This is now part of a Maxwell House commercial here in Canada - I hope they paid for the usage!!!

[dmchatster]

@dpquiltsca , they did. The money goes in to a college account for Jessica and her sister.

[BonnieWrightLover]

she is gonna be a great person when she grows up

[chelilandia]

I LIKE THIS VIDEO,

I LIKE THE MOOD IT HAS BRING TO MORE THAN 9 MILLION PEOPLE,

I LIKE HER PARENTS FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB

I LIKE HER ENERGY

I LIKE MY LIFE BECAUSE IS BETTER AFTER WATCHING THIS!

AND I LIKE YOU FOR TAKING YOUR PRECIOUS TIME TO READ THIS!!

[chiaramon]

I need to have a difficult conversation today and am watching this video to encourage me:)

[s0freshkid1998]

She is the cutest girl ever :) I love this video

[nmbr1cimfan]

lol she loves evrything i<3 her pajamas

[Chikka110]

I saw here in tosh.o she is big now...

[calebitobaby]

SHE´LL BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!! THAT´S FOR SURE!  SHE HAVE THE ATTITUDE :) LOVE HER!

[chrossbone]

you shouldnt let your kids take cocaine!!!

reminds me of a manic depressive on uppers

[cyberwilkz]

I hope she holds onto that level of optimism as she grows older

[mothrafish]

makes my day. everyday. :)

[europeanxo]

No matter how many times I see this video or commerical, I never get tired of her. You're an inspiration to all people Jessica! Thank-you for reminding us all of what's really important in life.

[KREWtime]

lol