1. So you wanna know about me?

    I’m Jess. I’m 20 years young, a recovering alcoholic, an internet junkie. I’m pretty much a full-fledged lesbian these days.

    I have Kik, Snapchat, and Instagram all under the handle @jstapfinator.

    I study French and Political Science at the University at Albany and I’ll be graduating before I can legally drink. I’m a little burnt out.

    I’m an aspiring writer, there’s a link to my writing blog on the sidebar. I will be heading to Baltimore, Maryland on August 6th to begin my first ten months of service with AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps. Extremely excited to start that chapter of my life.

    I love hockey, I’ve been a Sabres fan since I was a freshman in high school. I’ve grown to love the Rangers since. Henrik Lundqvist. Done. Goodnight. I’ve been a NASCAR fan all my life. I’m in love with Kasey Kahne.

    I love my friends, my family, and my life. I have a bad habit of staying up too late and making everything in my life a challenge. I’m super low-maintenance, but I’m getting better and I’m starting to care more about myself and my appearance. 

    I struggle with anxiety, depression, alcoholism, and my weight. I care more about other people than myself. 

    I have the worst fear of growing up, but I know I have to face it. 

    I ain’t as good as I’m gonna get, but I’m better than I used to be. My sober birthday is January 1st. It’s a day at a time.

    I love Bruce Springsteen. I have lyrics to Lonesome Day tattooed on my left shoulder. The Rising’s my favorite album, obviously.

    My favorite things are challenges and doing things that people say I can’t. I love turning around and saying “Look what I’ve overcome, look where I’ve been.” I love saying “See what I did? You told me I couldn’t, and I went and did it anyway.” I love that. It makes me happier than most other things can.

    So yeah. That’s about it. Questions?