GET TO KNOW ME:
SURVEY 3:
1. Whats your current mood? Relaxed.. I had the day off…
2. What are you currently doing/drinking/eating: I'm currently sitting in bed with my laptop, comfy clothes.. not eating anything because I'm still full from my steak and eggs from earlier and drinking water.
3. Do you have any nicknames? If so, explain the meaning. Oh goodness, I have many… the current one is Levi with a group of friends down here… inside joke.. but it stuck lol. Wiggles, because I shake my butt when I walk…not on purpose, I get it from my mom and my grandma. Smokey (my best friend is Bandit) Willie (and my best friend is Snoop), Jessie Cakes, something my aunt calls me to this day. Betty Boop from my cousin. Jessica the Rabbit (my mom), Johnny (Johnny Depp) from an ex and my theatre group because I like to accessorize and I’m a method actor and that’s what he is. Lara (Tomb Raider) because my niece was so convinced that I was secretly Lara Croft and that the game was based off me haha! BabyGurl (my mom and best friend), Pit bull (my dad and bff because I’m protective over my people), Ariel (Red hair) my buddy, Walt, at my gym calls me that and honestly Im sure Im forgetting some haha.
4. What were your favorite ages growing up? 4… 13 and 18.
5. What is a travel destination on your bucket list? Ireland, would love to meet some of my family over there.
6. What was the best vacation you ever took and why? Europe… I mean I went everywhere for three weeks… London, Paris, Germany, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Spain, Italy… etc. It was amazing. Loved immersing myself in the different cultures…
7. Are you more of an extrovert or introvert? I'm an introvert with extrovert tendencies.
8. Do you have any pet peeves? I hate to be lied to… played.. or stolen from.. I do not take kindly to disrespect… and I can not stand to see someone mistreated.
9. Whats something that can instantly turn you off from someone? Arrogance (not confidence, arrogance, two different things)… cockiness.. lying… being loud/obnoxious and not taking a firm no for an answer.
10. Do you drink coffee? If so, how do you like your coffee? I'm more of a tea person.. but I do like coffee… but by coffee I mean dessert coffee lol, for instance Roasted Coconut has my ultimate favorite coffee called The Nutty Islander, I like it hot or iced with oat milk.. iced tastes like a gourmet chocolate milk haha and hot tastes like a gourmet hot chocolate with a kick. Yum. But for my tea in the morning, I get Vanilla Spice Energy and I put stevias sweet drops (hazelnut) in there and then after the tea is done brewing, I froth up some almond milk and top it off.
11. What would be the first thing you'd do if you won the lottery? Pay off my parent’s and grandparent’s mortgages… put some away for my nieces and nephew and obviously for myself… and then I'd buy a good chunk of land and my black tiny home… and then I’d book a vacation for my dog and I hahaha
12. What is the worst gift you ever recieved and what did you do with it? Oh my god.. one of my aunts bought me this deranged backpack when I was younger.. it was the only thing I believe she ever bought me.. I guess thats a good thing lol.. but anyway.. she wanted me to wear it to our family camping trip… it was a frog.. but the frog straddled my back and it looked extremely inappropriate.. and it was absolutely hideous! I think she secretly had it out for me haha jk. But I hated that bag lol. I happily gave it to someone else.
13. What is the best gift you ever received and why? I actually just got it over Christmas.. my mom customized this porcelian plate and its of me, my brother and my two dogs that have passed, my rottweiler Mr. Hyde and my yorkshire terrier, Buffy. And it says “We miss you” and “We’re always with you.” I bawled my eyes out…
14. Whats your ideal first date? Maybe grab a coffee or a drink and get to know eachother some, just lowkey, comfortable… intimate but not too intimate for a first date. Then if we hit it off.. a follow up date thats more formal or fun or both.
15. Whats the first thing you do when you get home from work? I work from home… so I guess when I'm done working… I tend to make myself some hot tea.
16. What do you do for work? I own my own company, we're a jack of all trades, I handle the office side of things… but mowing, fencing, clearing work, tree removal/stump grinding, disaster relief… we also mill our own lumber.. and I'm currently training for other things as well.
17. Do you have a morning routine? If so, what does it look like? I do! I get up, make my tea,, do 10 minutes worth of breath-work, then I meditate for 10-20 minutes, stretch and then I get ready for the day.. after that, I hit up the gym, take a shower and then work and/or take my fur baby for a walk... depends on the workload.
18. Were you close with your family growing up? Oh yes, still am.
19. Which family member do you confide in the most? My dad…. my dad is literally my best friend. We are so much alike it’s insane.
20. What physical traits do you share with your family members? I've got my mom's smile, her voice, her laugh, handwriting and her body shape. My dad's muscle memory/distribution except I'm more feminine lol… my grandma's twang (voice) and her waist, my other grandma's nose and her skinny ass feet with her high arches and her damn small bladder haha! My grandpa's long fingers… my dad's cheekbones, lips, grin, eye color and my nose scrunches like his when we laugh.. I favor my great grandma a lot actually.. and my olive complexion comes from my dad's side (Native American)… auburn hair from my grandma, my Irish side… my grandma and mom's walk … also, I have the same dip in the same eyebrow as my brother. We also shared similar mannerisms..
21. How did your parents meet? In school… he had a girlfriend at the time, but became extremely interested in my mom. And my mom said she was constantly checking him out haha… But then my mom got stood up by a guy and instead of staying home she went to a party and my dad was there. My dad was off and on with his longtime girlfriend and recently just ended things.. Long story short, a small group of them hung out at the party but then my dad got a call that someone was broke down and needed help. So my dad invited their little group to go with him… once they got there, everything changed. Dad was outside hooking cables to the battery when my mom got out of the truck. She went up to him, opened her coat and asked if he was cold. My dad didn't say a thing, he just put his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a kiss… the rest is history.
22. Do you believe in love at first sight? I believe in connection at first sight, a pull/familiarity can happen at first sight and you can love their energy but I think true love happens once you get to know them.
23. Do you believe in soul mates/twin flames? Yes, I just started to dive into the concept of twin flames in the last couple of years. But I've always believed in soul mates.
24. What is the first thing you look for in a partner? Someone who is strong, brave, honest and calm. Confident. Intelligent… good heart.
25. What attracts you to someone? Its going to sound weird… but its something in the eyes, I can't tell you what it is, I just know it when I see it… intelligence, calm demeanor a good sense of humor, a strong moral code… a soothing voice, manly hands, broad shoulders… I'm partial to blue/green eyes.. full lips… and hey I love a nice ass… hahahaha
26. What personality traits are you the most proud of within yourself? That I'm able to laugh at myself, that I lead with my heart, I'm strong, confident but humble… that I've been through a lot but i still have a good heart.
27. Whats one line someone should never cross with you? Do not mess with my loved ones… and I can't stand to see someone get picked on/mistreated… and I will go the hell off if I see a child or an animal being abused.
28. Do you think our dreams have hidden meanings? Oh yes.. one thousand percent.
29. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be invisible
30. At a party, where can someone find you? If they have animals, more than likely I'm with them lol
SURVEY 2:
1. What color are my eyes? Hazel.. I've got those chameleon eyes baby haha.
2. What is my least favorite season of the year? I love summer, but I can do without the extremely hot/muggy days…
3. What’s my favorite season? Fall.. hands down… my favorite color takes center stage… I love the warmth with a cool breeze.. everything that comes with it…
4. What is my favorite thing in my house? The kitchen.. I love to cook and I love the space to do so.
5. Where do I like to shop the most? TJ Maxx baby! Or EarthBound
6. Who is the most shy person I know? I'd say my best friend. Trust me, she's come a long way, but when we were growing up, she didn't talk to anyone but her mom and I… my mom and her mom were friends, so we met as babies… however, I was definitely the more outspoken one, so our moms made sure we were in the same class throughout elementary/middle school so I could not only be her voice, but her protector.. she's way more outspoken these days so I don't have to be her voice that much anymore... but look at her the wrong way and I'm still ready to throw down haha. However, with good reason because shes literally one of the best people to ever walk this planet in my eyes. Love my Alex.
7. What’s my favorite book? (Or author)? Belladonna, Girl With the Dragon Tattoo… favorite author: VC Andrews.
8. What type of music do I like best? I WANNA ROCK!
9. What type of music would you never catch me listening to? Ehh.. I'm not a prude when it comes to music… However, I'm the least attracted to screamo… but only when I can't understand what they're saying and it all just seems too loud because my brain interprets it the same way as it interprets chaotic noise… but my buddy does screamo music and I like his music…so just certain ones, I can't do…its like sensory overload… but for the most part, I love all music… even classical, I love some Beethoven… but hell I love me some Celtic music too… im also a big fan of Nordic throat singing.. damn you can also throw in Native American music… I'll jam out to most anything. My taste is very random. Just sayin. Hell, you should hear my playlists… they're all over the place.
10. What color is my natural hair color? Dark Auburn.. but you know what? The more I think about it, I’ve come to the conclusion that the creator couldn't make his mind up with me, I ended up with dark brown/red hair (auburn)… hazel eyes.. two (and in some spots) three layers of eyelashes… brought me in to this world as a Taurus on the cusp of gemini… so that means two astrology signs… then to top it off, I’m also ambidextrous… I mean…indecisive as hell… 🤓
11. What’s my favorite color? Burnt Orange
12. What is my favorite day of the week? Thursday… usually its a pretty chill day for me… Most of the time, I have my work caught up for the week… the weekend hasn't started, so its something to look forward to… but for the most part, its a day I can thoroughly relax because I don't have a million and one “to do” items running through my mind.
13. How would I flirt with someone? Ha… I'm horrible at flirting… but I guess, eye contact, looks… walk by them.. grin at them… yea.. lol.
14. Android or iPhone? I've only ever had an IPhone…
15. What is my favorite style? If we're talking clothing… bohemian/hippie.. but it usually depends how I feel… my style is based off my emotions most of the time… I'm pretty eccentric leaning when it comes to style…
16. Where is my favorite place to read? Honestly? Growing up I used to have an old claw foot tub filled with pillows/blankets and I loved to read there… I mean you've got comfort, warmth and back support… what more could you ask for?
17. What is my favorite smell? Vanilla
18. Do I have a bedtime? Ha.. I TRY to be in bed by 9/9:30… whether that happens is another story.. I'm naturally a night owl.. but for some reason we have to grow into adults and adults need more structure.. how boring… lol jk.
19. What are one of the ways that I will amuse myself? Haha.. I swear I should be a voice over actor.. I make the weirdest and most random sounds and talk in different accents, done it since I was a kid.. my brother and I both did/do it… I don't know it just amuses me.. which isn't that hard to do. Its just a way to keep the kid inside of me alive and thriving haha. Life is too short to be serious all the time.
20. What show do I like to watch the most? Documentaries. Full on nerd over here. No shame.
21. Who would I be if I could be any character in a book, TV show or movie? Um… Lara Croft from Tomb Raider… my niece used to think the character was based off me. She would say “I want to play the Aunt Jessy game” lol… I almost dressed up like her this year for Halloween, but plans fell through.
22. How do I like my steak? Medium rare… and shit sometimes even if its a little more rare… I don't care… its more tender that way.. but I LOVE a medium rare bone-in ribeye with the fat cooked just right… I've been spoiled with steak… my brother used to cook the BEST steaks.
23. Am I right or left-handed? Ambidextrous honey… I told you, the creator couldn't make up their mind with me haha
24. Do I snore? Nope, I've been told that I'm eerily quiet… unless I'm sick.
25. Who was my favorite teacher? Mrs. Burch, my first grade teacher! Still keep in contact to this day. I just LOVE her…
SURVEY 1:
What are you the proudest of? Healing myself and others from Mold Toxicity… doctors wouldn't help, but after countless hours of research.. I did it!
What would you describe as a perfect day? A beautiful blue sky with fluffy clouds, with a nice breeze while lying on the beach. Or a cloudy day, nice breeze, beautiful fall colors with the smell of burning leaves in the air… sitting on a porch swing and drinking hot cider/tea…. with a big fluffy/soft blanket. Bliss.
What’s something I would never guess about you? I can be shy… I'm pretty outgoing but sometimes the shyness will take over during certain situations or around certain people… I can be pretty socially awkward… just sayin lol.
What was your dream job when you were in high school? To be a singer/song writer… now I'm in Nashville doing the dang thang. Also, I went to school to become an attorney but after a long talk with my dad… I decided not to pursue it.
What's your favorite sport? to watch? I love to watch football, even though I'm not a sports nut, but I love going to a football game. … but to play? I used to love playing volleyball.
If you could take a week off from your regular life to immerse yourself in learning something new, what would it be? Glass blowing.
Where do you most want to visit in the world? All the places that has to do with my lineage… especially Ireland… I would like to learn more about the cultures I come from… and somewhere tropical like the Caribbean..
Who was your best friend growing up? Alexis and Lindsey… and they still are…
What’s your most hated household chore? DISHES! I freaking hate dishes!
What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen? Switzerland! Hands down.
What do you consider a relationship deal breaker? Betrayal and abuse… treat me good and don't lie to me. Respect goes a long way with me.
If you could go back in time ten years and tell yourself something, what would you say? Follow your gut, always … plus, do not allow someone to breadcrumb you, you deserve way more than that.
What has required the most courage of you in your life so far? Fighting for my life while dying from Mold Toxicity… Moving away from my family to pursue music.. leaving what hurt me to stay in and stepping out on my own… and finally, standing up to many in my hometown over my brother, after he passed away. You'll see a whole different side of me when it comes to protecting my family because I will chew you up, spit you out and stomp on you as I walk away …with no regrets.
What would your parents have named you if you were the opposite gender? Holden Zacharia or Nicholas Eugene… I'm thankful they didn't go with the other girl name though, Katlynn… I'm not a Katlynn.. thankfully, my dad was very firm on my name being Jessica (and it means more. I’m named after my mom's favorite doll growing up) because Jessica suits me well.
What TV shows are you watching right now? I haven't really watched tv lately… so I'm not invested in anything at the moment.
What are you excited about most in your life right now? My creative endeavors and work ventures.
What do you consider as the best gift you could receive on your next birthday? Something thoughtful… I love thoughtful gifts… hell someone could just write me a letter and I would be over the moon happy haha. I just love thoughtful/sweet/genuine gifts.
What is something that hasn’t happened yet, but would certainly break the internet? Aliens… haha
What's the most spontaneous thing you've done in your life? Moved to Tennessee
What's a charity or cause that you support? Anything to do with helping children or animals.
What's your favorite way of killing time when you're not working (aside from checking social media accounts)? Meditate, write, sing, or read a good book… or go for a walk… depends on the day.
What’s your favorite thing to do with your friends? Laugh! Hands down…. or kayak…
What’s the most useful thing you own? My hair clip, its my life line and a must everywhere I go.. oh and chapstick.
What's your biggest fear? Dying alone.
What is something you have accomplished as an adult that your younger self would be proud of? A few things but literally writing music… singing for crowds of people… starring in theatre productions while watching people laugh and escape their lives for an hour or so… starting my own business and never letting anyone push me around… and she would be proud about the people I’ve chosen to surround myself with.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done? Cliff jumping… and I probably will never do it again… that event was a one and done. Haha!