and, of course i must share some pictures of my gorgeous family. The gene lottery has been good to these folks.



Let's see. after some editing, i continued to clean and pack up some of my apartment. Right now, the walls are so bare and it definitely looks like a college kids apartment. two more weeks of this limbo and back home I go for two more weeks! Then to TN... yikes!

I'll blog more soon! Just can't quite focus all my thoughts for the time being. too much to be done!

i'd say these bangs were pretty adorable. i'm pretty sure at this age, my parents made all the hair decisions for me, so i'm just happy they didn't go with a mullet. i may have been a tad upset with that outcome.

the second time i went with bangs, it was a well thought out, planned decision. I wasn't sure how they would look on my much older face, so i didn't want  them to ruin any big events (believe me, my life is exciting back then and i had big events to attend all the time. oh, no? yeah, you're probably right. nevermind. forget it).

anyway, it was freshman year of high school and i decided to make the leap and try them again. turns out they covered my awkwardly large forehead, the occasional puberty acne break out, and only took the occasional extra care when my cowlick acted up. i would insert a picture here, but after 20 minutes of flipping back through high school pictures, I've decided that the world does not need to be reintroduced to my terrible fashion decisions. i'm cringing.

moving on! I did it again. split decision last night, I called up my roommate who has cut quite a few bangs in her career and showed up to the newsroom where she works and she cut them. over a trashcan. with desk scissors. I apologize right now to all my beauty school friends and i'll be sure to come in for a real regular trim, but as i said- spur of the moment decision. and, they actually turned out great!! and i love them. so there. Kaitlyn, you're a rockstar.



where'd my forehead go? should it come back?

Seriously though, set me up with a bag of junior mints and some diet coke and I could people watch for days.

look'n forward to this season, Dad! you are such an inspiration to me and i'm so thankful you are who you are.

 

More information than you ever wanted to know about Jessica Greene

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.

I got the opportunity to see the most amazing wedding this weekend in Snohomish. The happy couple served each other during the ceremony by washing each other's feet, then they served communion to all the attendees showing how they will strive to serve others, as well. What a beautiful picture of God's love! I was really taken back and the visual followed me back home after the wonderful weekend away. I look forward to spending my life with someone who places God first and foremost in their life, with me following behind, with a heart of servitude. There is no greater love than the love Jesus showed on the cross, a love we should all strive to imitate.

And now, some random pictures from this weekend- some of which you can also find on my instagram: @chaiteaworkerbee