About Me

  • About Me: Hello! My name is Jessica Lynn Friesen, I am proudly Canadian and love the True North. I am the first born of three girls, and live in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I enjoy reading, drawing, playing my vioin, hiking, and spending time with my family. I love to travel and see and experience new places. Jesus Christ is the most important Person in my life, my best friend, and the One who satisfies my every desire.

Style

  • Where I shop: Cleo's, Gap, petite stores
  • Brands I love: Cleo's, Gap, Nautica, Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer
  • I like to wear: Prepy, classy, sporty, comfy
  • Can't live without: lounge pants and a comfy shirt or fleece
  • Prized Possessions: a certain green Swedish style sweater, a sailor styled sweater

Travel

  • Places I love: Canada, The British Isles
  • Places I've been: Canada and the U.S.
  • Places to see before I die: Ireland, New Zealand, Britian
  • Dream Vacation: Six months traveling in certain countries in Europe

Music

  • Favorite Artists: Joshua Bell, Itzak Perlman
  • Favorite Genre: classical and some easy listening
  • Favorite Songs: Theme from "Schindler's List"
  • Favorite Lyrics: Home to Stay
  • Band I wish I was in: Boston Pops Orchestra

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: Spellbound, Ben Hur, You've Got Mail, The Man from Snowy River (1 and 2)
  • Favorite Actors: Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper, Tom Cruise, Deborah Kerr, Jeremy Brett, Ioan Gruffad, Charlton Heston
  • Favorite Directors: Alfred Hitchcock (sp?)
  • Favorite Genre: Adventure
  • Favorite Soundtracks: Sabrina, Emma, Finding Neverland
  • Movies I can watch over and over: You've Got Mail, Sabrina
  • Actor that would play me in a movie: no idea

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: European, Canadian, Italian
  • Favorite Desserts: Pies, cheesecake, Pumpkin Surprise
  • Favorite Drinks: Black Tea, Egg Nog, Root Beer,
  • Favorite Junk Foods: Combos, All Dressed Chips,
  • Best meal ever: roast beef dinner
  • Favorite Restaurants: The Grande Lux, Fallsview Sheraton, Daffodil's
  • Foods I hate: lima beans, peas

Books

  • Favorite Books: My Utmost for His Highest, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables, the Classics in general, The Growth of a Soul - Hudson Taylor
  • Favorite Authors: Oswald Chambers, Alistair McLean, Josh McDowell, C.S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery
  • Favorite Genres: Mystery, Adventure, History, Spiritual Growth
  • Favorite Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Horatio Hornblower, Anne, Elizabeth Bennet
  • Favorite Quotes: "Abandonment to God is of more value than personal holiness." - Oswald Chambers

More About Me

  • Interests: there are so many . . . I love nature, reading classics and mysteries, drawing, hiking, rollerblading, writing letters to friends, listening to good music . . .
  • Expertise: I have played the violin for 14 years and the piano for 11 years. I also paint and draw.
  • Occupation: Education/training
  • Industry: Nonprofit