About Me

As the creator of Life of Creed, I want to share tips, inspiration, handgun safety, informational reviews, and a variety of lifestyle and travel articles. I’m a tea-drinking introvert, who enjoys spending time with her family and being active in the community. I moved back to the United States at the end of 2014, after living overseas in Japan for four years.

Jay Creed sitting on steps.

Hey there, I’m Jay

Why did I start Life of Creed?? When I lived in Japan, I started a blog in February 2013 called Nippon Explorer. I started it to share with family and friends the story behind the photos I was sharing on Facebook. While living in Japan, I enjoyed exploring all that Japan had to offer. It was an incredible experience and blogging became the perfect way to document my adventures while offering tips to others interested in visiting or learning about Japan.

Over the years, Nippon Explorer transformed into Life of Creed, expanding its focus far beyond my time in Japan. If you’ve been with me since the beginning, you might recall the original tagline: “Adventures of a Stay-at-Home Mom Living in Japan.” After leaving Japan, it shifted to “Adventures of a Stay-at-Home Mom” and later to “The Adventures of Jamie.” Now, with my 2025 rebranding, the tagline has evolved once again to capture the wider scope of my journey: “Wander, Savor, & Everyday Living.”

One day, I hope to visit

Chiang Mai

Currently living in

Louisiana

Kata Noi Beach, Katathani Hotel, Thailand, Phuket

Countries Visited

5

Favorite flavor of ice cream

Chocolate

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