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Time for a quick little update. 


1. If you look closely at that picture, you'll see a bird. On the woman's shoulder. That's because she's "taking her bird on a walk". She's got like 5 different types of exotic birds in her room. I don't know who to thank for being on the opposite side of the hall from this lady. I would go crazy listening to those birds screech 24/7. 
2. Not much behind this photo. It's my breakfast - a cup of peaches. And there were antlers on the table, so ya know. It was a slow week. 
3. My roommate flew back home Thursday night in order to make a friends wedding. That meant for the first time in three weeks, the two of us would be apart for more than two hours. It was a tough night in that room alone. Just weird. 
4. I got in a TON of kindle reading last night! My amazing aunt and uncle flew me back to Moscow so I could make a friends wedding and then go to my cousins grad party. It felt strange doing all the big travel stuff and being at an airport for a flight that would last less than an hour, but it was SO nice not having to drive over 10 hours this weekend in order to make it back to the Palouse.

That's a wrap -


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Not like we need a reason to celebrate, but while standing in line at the wal-mart, my badass roommate and I came up with a quick list.
1. We made it to Friday!
2. We had no bosses at work today and didn't burn the place down!
3. We had no bosses today! Seriously, what a crazy job. 
4. We got our first paychecks (that can't be deposited till tomorrow, but still. It's in our hands!)

Do we need more than four reasons? Nope. But we came up with enough anyway to constitute a $3.33 pizza, a couple 6-packs of beer, sour cream & onion chips, and milk duds. Also pictured, toilet paper. Because, we're humans. 

We also picked up a couple movies at the redbox to enjoy. All in all, we conquered Thursday. 



Yes, one if the movies was "Frozen". Roomie had yet to experience the beauty of "Let it Go" and the humor of Olaf. We've fixed that. 


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1. Obsessed over all the fresh produce at the market. Think of all I could cook! (If I knew how to cook, that is)
2. Walked probably close to 15 miles total between walking the market to walking the streets chasing one bad yelp review after another in search of a seafood dinner. 
3. Classic, over-used photo of the pike place market sign. I'm a tourist. Shoot me. 
4. Flowers flowers flowers! I could spend hours just looking at these babies. My home will one day be packed to the brim with brightly colored blooms!
5. Smoothie from one of the hole-in-the-wall shops on pike. So delicious. Was gone in 3 minutes. 
6. Fellow intern jumping up stairs. Because walking is too mainstream. 
7. Food!! After hitting the pavement for hours looking for an affordable restaurant with more options than just chowder, we ended at the bar in Ivar's. Fantastic choice!
8. The view from the top of the huge Ferris wheel on the pier! I'm not one that's afraid of heights, but this was a bit higher than I expected. Still absolutely beautiful and fun with a lovely couple from California. 

Here's to more adventures!



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Cause I have been slacking on my blog and because I'm far too exhausted to give it 100%, here's a list.

1. I've found the beauty in eating alone. No conversation between mouthful of food, no judgment on the extra salty ketchup. It's a beautiful thing.
2. I've joined the worship band at the church I'm attending here in Chattanooga. I jammed a bit with the current worship pastor and it was so much fun! Excited to see how it goes.
3. Saw lightning bugs for the first time. Ever. They're amazing!
4. While on the topic of bigs, I've seen two bugs that have scared me to death. One is a daddy long legs that's three times the size as those back north. And they jump. The second bug also jumped, but had the body of a cockroach. *cringe*
5. I've completed the entire series of Prison Break. Only took three weeks. Only sorta ashamed. But really, if you're looking for a great tv series with a very attractive male lead with hypnotizing blue eyes- all prerequisites for shows I watch- then this is the show for you.
6. Now I'm watching fringe. Also riveting
7. I think (hope?) my roommate and I have moved beyond acquaintances to friends! Dinner at a cult restaurant, late night Taco Bell run, and a casual drive through the ghetto have all brought us closer together. She even drove me to the airport at 4:00am! Milestone, guys. Milestone.
8. Yup, had dinner at a restaurant founded by a cult. The Yellow Deli. Google it. Super interesting/creepy beliefs. FANTASTIC deli sandwiches.
9. My brother graduates from high school tomorrow. This can't be real. No. And he signed a bid card for a frat?! I don't know who this grown boy is, but he can't possibly be my little Steven.
10. The only place I spend more time at than work is the gym. The place I first thought was frightening and intimidating has quickly become the only place everyone knows my name. Also, apparently I have a very flexible/strong back. The floor-swimmers move is MY move. I dominate it. I'll show ya sometime.
11. I'm hoping/praying/willing someone will take me to Emerald this weekend while I'm home. I'm going through GOOD Chinese withdrawals. The south had completely conquered every kind of food with incredible force, but they skipped Chinese.
12. Found out one of my BEST friends is on the last leg of my flight back home! What are the chances? We've got a lot of catching up to do.
13. If you're not a blog lurker and a real friend, I'd love to see you this weekend while I'm in town! Shoot me a message. And I mean, If you're a cool lurker, maybe.
14. The Bachelorette is back. And so good. Get hooked and fawn over it with me please!!!




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Are you sitting down? Do you have a nice blanket and cup of tea with you? good. you'll be here for a while.

I got nominated by a friend and fellow blogger for a Liebster Award! thank you, thank you. the rules are simple- I list 11 facts about myself, answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger who nominated me, and then ask 11 questions of my own. So, let's jump right in, shall we?

presenting...

More information than you ever wanted to know about Jessica Greene


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11 Facts about Me!

  1.  I'm a planner- I like to have everything figured out down to a timetable and task list. However, I get such a rush out of spontaneity and surprise- my heart just can't take too much of it.

  2. I absolutely LOVE scary movies, but would rather die than go through a haunted house. If there's even the slightest chance a ride might be scary, I'll pass (No thank you, Alice in Wonderland ride at Disneyland!)

  3. I am an independent, strong-willed woman, but swoon during every RomCom film where the guy takes the lead and pursues. All a gal wants is to feel important- that's the key, guys. Make her feel important. And chocolate is good, too.

  4. I'm super critical of my laugh. Could it be more ridiculous and ugly sounding? I don't think so.

  5. When I was a youngster and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said a singing missionary. I think back and wonder why I said that, and I think it's because I found two things I was good at- singing and loving/serving people. It would be awesome to still go to another country and serve, but I know that I can sing my praises and be a servant no matter my location.

  6. I love driving with friends. I'll road trip any day. Day trip to McCall? Let's do it. Weekend trip to Seattle? I'm there.

  7. I love my family, but am pretty sick of the place I live. That's why I wrote up a proposal for work that got accepted and will be transferring to Chattanooga, TN for the summer to do my internship. Heat, humidity, country music- I look forward to every part of it!

  8. In addition to #7, I'm scared out of my mind to be alone over in TN without any friends. Going someplace and not knowing anyone can be fun, but long term, very lonely. Skype me often, yes?

  9. Although I love knowing people read my blog (thank you!) and I am now accepting photography clients, I do both things for me. Through the whole journey of blogging and learning more about photography, I've learned so much about myself and it's even strengthened my relationship with God and, in turn, with the people around me. I'm a much better person when I blog and take pictures.

  10. I'm pretty busy. I'm assistant homecoming chair for the University of Idaho, I'm a member of SArb, I work 18 hours a week, I'm in school 15 hours a week, I'm a high school youth group leader, I manage and shoot for Chai Tea Photography, and I feed my Netflix habit often. Makes for a busy week, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

  11. But, in addition to #10, I love people. I love meeting people, fostering relationships, and making my friends feel important and loved. I also love chai tea. Let's get some, sometime.

My answers to the questions asked by Brooke over at her blog, simply brooke!

  • what's something that makes you cringe and why? (origin...?)
Something that makes me cringe? hmm... probably when I think back on conversations or things that I've done. Like, you know how you get in the moment sometimes and say or do something completely ridiculous (dear God, did I really put a valentine marked "anonymous admirer" in that boys locker?) or make that really stupid face or accidentally slap the boy you like in the face because you were making way too many enthusiastic hand gestures... I'm cringing so much right now. Ugh.

  • what's your ideal lady-date?
Lady-date... meaning date with a lady friend? Not a boyfriend? (I mean, comeon, I've got so much experience there...). Hmm... well, what I love most about all my girlfriends are the conversations we have. From religion to our futures to boys to how we should paint or nails, I love absolutely every word we share. With my girls, the ideal date would be a night in with take and bake pizza, a roll of cookie dough, and a couple redbox movies.

  • fictional character you identify most with (think: television)?
Wow! What a hard one! Well, I'm currently watching season 3 of Lost (third time through- still have no idea what's going on) and I think I really connect with Jack the Doctor. He's kind of the mother-hen to the rest of the group- concerned not just about his own safety  but the safety of the group. Everyone crashes on this island, and just because he had a couple quick answers right at the beginning, everyone on the entire island starts following him like he's been stranded on the island before ("Yeah, well the last island I was stranded on, we tried to build a raft and it didn't go so well..."). I feel like I'm a bit of a natural leader and am a huge mother-hen, but I'm also far too familiar with the overwhelming burden of leadership. At this moment, Jack is leading everyone up to the cell tower in escape from the hostiles, so right on, Male-TV version me, keep 'em safe!

  • how did you entertain yourself at recess?
Funny story- in elementary school, I had no friends. I know a lot of people say this, but I honestly had no friends. So, one day, I was complaining to my Mom about how no one wanted to be my friend, and she suggested that I take Jacks to recess with me. And, oh boy, you'd think I was a meth dealer in a dark alley! The kids swarmed to me so fast, I was teaching everyone how to play Jacks and I've never felt so popular- to this day. Maybe it's time to pull out those Jacks again...

  • favorite meal + restaurant in the history of ever?
I'm a HUGE Mexican food fan! So, my favorite meal was your basic house burrito in PV, Mexico that I enjoyed on our last family cruise. I spent quite some time trying to convince my family to leave me there. No such luck.

  • brag-town: what's your biggest feat...ever?
I'm still holding fast to my new years resolution! For the very first time, it's 4 months later and although I've had my days where I didn't do so well, I still have the overall goal in mind and can't wait to see where I'll be in a year from now.

  • if you could give yourself five years ago some advice, what would it be?
I would advise myself to learn how to flirt in jr. high and high school when it was ok to be awkward at it. Now I'm just an oddball adult making twitchy eye movements at the next car over. Does the university offer classes on this?

  • what's your favorite habit that you have?
Favorite habit... er... uh... bushing my teeth? haha. All I can think about are my bad habits. Every morning I trip on the clothes I stripped off right before climbing into bed. I mean, it's called a hamper, right? Come on, Jessica! My face would appreciate it if I started using it correctly.

  • you are having a bad day and need to get out of it: what do you do?
hmm... if it was a really bad day, I swing by Winco on my way home and grab an extra large bag of dark chocolate covered raisins and a liter of diet coke and go home to my flannel pajamas and turn on The Office. Dwight's eloquent sarcasm and Jim's hair are usually enough to heal my wounds.

  • what's your earliest memory?
My memory is definitely not going to win me any awards. My earliest memory is from 3rd grade when I was playing with my grade school friend out on the Elementary playground and we were pretending to be gymnasts; swinging from bar to bar on the monkey bars. However, I am not a gymnast. And this realization hit me just as hard as my nose met the very last bar and I ended the day with a blood stained shirt and nap in the nurses office.

And now, 11 questions for you! If you are a blogger, feel free to accept the Liebster Award, answer the questions, and pass it on!

  1. What do you never leave your house without?

  2. It's Friday night and all your friends are out of town- what do you do?

  3. Heels or sneakers?

  4. What book have you read the most?

  5. Zombie Apocalypse just hit! Think fast- where do you go first?

  6. Who knows the most about you?

  7. Most embarrassing moment? Don't spare any details!!

  8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

  9. B&W or Color photos?

  10. Favorite scary movie?! I need to expand my to-watch list a bit. (thanks in advanced!)

  11. Favorite outfit right now?

Happy Monday!

p.s. if you actually read all of this, seriously let me know. You deserve a sincere hug or leftover Easter Cadbury egg. or both. We can figure that out later.
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