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      Lady Gaga.

      What can I say? I'm a mainstream sheep and I love catchy dancefloor pop hits.

      And I can kinda feel guilty because this blog I read has created this huge conspiracy theory that Gaga's an Illuminati puppet (do NOT read before going to bed), but I get that artists use symbolism in their music videos for a purpose. Whatevs, taking it with a grain of salt.

      Everyone loved her and then after the VMAs (I think) everyone started hating on her.

      Then again, I don't think you should feel guilty about any of your pleasures. Unless they're illegal.

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      Personal fave: Wake Up With Jess
      + blueberries
      + banana
      + yogurt
      + peanut butter
      + granola
      = smoothie deliciousness

      TSC regulation smoothie: Sunrise Sunset
      + strawberries
      + pineapple
      + mango
      + orange

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      I want you to be afraid of how much you love me.

      Oh, Machiavelli, good times in human cynicism.

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      The drama isn't worth it. You will look back on yourself and be like, "why did you care about that so much?" And 99 percent of the time, you will not care about that guy after it's all over. Please.

      And just because I always did EXTRA CREDIT in high school:AP scores only matter your first semester of college, after then, you sound like a lame-o who misses high school.

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      Ugh, right, I need to start thinking about my plan B if I can't get into the news.

      At this point in my life, I believe I'd be a great communications assistant for some congressperson or lobby. Or I would want to work in marketing or in a creative agency.

      I love to write and I love news (so rewarding even if the pay is crap) but I've always had a passion for creativity and design.

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      - no sales tax
      - Powells bookstore
      - crazy people
      - generally perfect summers (no humidity, mid-80s)
      - my family is here
      - being a hippie/environmentalist by default
      - evergreen trees
      - excellent microbrews
      - the Baldwins are apparently opening a TV studio right next to my work

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      Books are overrated. Yeah, it's an interesting story, but I'm not sure I really like her writing style. As far as the movies go, they're decent, but Robert Pattinson is pretty hot.

      But probably the thing I dislike most about Twilight are its batshit fans. Seriously. It's a work of fiction, not the holy scriptures. Edward does not really exist. The cardboard cutout cannot kiss you back. Oh, you're Team Jacob? How about Team SHUT UP?

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      Completely over the Internet!

      - Twitter, because if it's REALLY that important, someone will be tweeting about it

      - a quick glance through WSJ, CNN, FoxNews, WaPo, NYT (gotta keep it fair and balanced and all)

      - for local flavors, KATU (it's a given) and OregonLive

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      YES, a boxing question!

      Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya was pretty epic. My grandpa watched that one over and over again, as well as his fights against Erik Morales or Marco Antonio Barerra.

      In terms of most cringe-worthy, I think the worst fight was either Pacquiao against Oscar Larios or David Diaz. I felt so bad for those guys. My grandpa just giggled whenever they got punched.

      He also fought some guy with fringe on his boxing shorts. I'm blanking on his name, but who is this fashion queen? His right hook may have not been the best move, but I'm glad he went with the fringe.

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      What a good question! So naturally it deserves a ridiculously long answer.

      Brown Dansko clogs: These are quite possibly the most un-sexy shoes of all time, but they are SO comfy, even after walking around in them for 8 hours. but I literally had the time of my life in Russia with the coolest guy I've ever met.

      I was wearing them when we were walking around Red Square eating McFlurries from the McDonalds across from Lenin's mausoleum (irony much). I went to find a garbage can to throw my trash away, so I go down into the metro station to find one while he's checking out the people selling random stuff at the market.

      I nearly walk into some Russian gang with crazy barking dogs and chains and shit, so I immediately turn around and book it to the entrance. As I go up the steps, I run into him and he's like, "You were gone for so long, I was about to go and rescue you." MELT. Somehow I regain my composure enough to say,"It's okay. But I still think you could have taken them all."

      And then it ended up the most fun week of all time. Of all time! I always think of that whenever I see those shoes in my closet.

      Shoes like those are wonderful and I believe tell the best stories. Traveling pants? Please.

      But traveling shoes, yes. Who wants in? I have a pair of size 6M tortoiseshell heels that want some action and adventure.

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      Of all time: WATER.

      Smoothie: the Wake up with Jess, duh (blueberry, banana, peanut butter, granola, yogurt).

      Cocktail: It's a tie between mojitos and lemondrop martinis.

      Alcoholic: Cherry wine.

      Family-friendly: Chocolate milk.

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      Bria, I have an inkling you asked this! ;)

      I like a long, angular face (complete opposite of mine) which is typically found in people who are ethnically Jewish. The nose is so cute! I also like how many come from a very strong, tight-knit family (especially thanks to their Jewish mother). 90% of the ones I've met are genuinely nice guys too. Also, they're super talented! How many actors/singers/writers/scientists/economists are Jewish? Exactly. Maybe I'm totally generalizing and declaring this rather rashly, but I've got a thing for the chosen people.

Jess R

Portland, OR

Jess R’s Bio

HINT -- these are things I am actually knowledgeable about: journalism, smoothies, random history trivia, nearly every boxing match Manny Pacquiao has fought, cute shoes.