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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Buff State chapter.

Meet Jordan, our favorite barista! More than likely, you have seen the beauty behind the counter at the cafe in the Barnes and Noble bookstore, making your drink and adding some positivity to you day. 

The Basics

Name: Jordan Weaver

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Year: Senior

Major: Anthropology with a Minor in Religious Studies

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

 

The Favorites

Favorite film: Well I have a few favorites- I’m a big movie buff [; I would have to say Big Fish, Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind, Fight Club, the Kill Bill movies and Spirited Away!

Favorite food: Hmmm, I LOVE all food, but my all-time favorites would have to be Indian Food, Thai food and fruit. And most definitely sweets; every tooth in my mouth is a sweet tooth

Favorite song at the moment: I love anything Fleetwood Mac, Stevie is a goddess, but I would have to say American Pie by Don Mclean- I can listen to that song all day and it gets me PUMPED!

Favorite color: ALL OF THEM! But if I had to choose one, I would say turquoise.

Favorite TV Show: I don’t really watch television very often but I love Once Upon A Time. I think the plot is so complex and well written it’s great!

Favorite place to visit in Buffalo: Hmmm, I have a few places, I do love the parks. But I live close to the Outer Harbor and I think thats the BEST PLACE to visit in all of the seasons. It has alot of wildlife and beautiful nature! And it’s a good place to catch some beautiful sunsets and sunrises (:

Favorite animal: Pandas, foxes, and otters

Favorite plant: Orchids and bamboo

Favorite thing about working at Starbucks: Well I LOVE my coworkers, I’ve made some great friends that way. I enjoy talking to people and learning more about their lives. And the food ain’t too bad either (:

 

The Interesting Facts

Fun fact: I was going to join a fire spinning crew and tour with them this past summer but I couldn’t do it.

Hobbies: Yoga, Painting, and kissing my dogs head

If you could switch places with anybody for a week, who would it be and why: The Dalai Lama because he’s supposed to be the Buddha incarnate, and I think I’d like to see what that’s like.

Celebrity Crush: Brad Pitt

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate and crunchy cheesey snacks and jelly beans and wine

If you were stuck on a desert island for a week and could only have three things with you, what would they be?: Water Purifier, Knife, Rope

Describe yourself in three words: Unique, Adventurous, Spiritual

Relationship Status: I got a man! :)

What are your aspirations: Honestly,  I wanna do what makes me happy, and bring happiness and love into the lives of others. I want to explore and create and enjoy my life on earth while it lasts.

Quote to live by: “I can stand up next to a mountain and chop it down with the edge of my hand. I pick up all the pieces and make an island. Might even raise just a little sand” – Jimi Hendrix

 

Alexandra Whitehead is a Senior at SUNY at Buffalo State. Originally from Virginia, she is majoring in Fashion Textile and Techonology with a concentration in Merchandising. She also has a minor in Theatre. Alexandra is a big advocate for the arts, taking great pleasure in literature, performing, and media arts. She also loves traveling and experiencing new things. In the Fall of 2014, she had the great opportunity to study abroad in London at Regents University. It was an amazing experience that taught her so much about herself and the different cultures around her. When she graduates, Alexandra aspires to be a film/television actress, owner of a eco-friendly fashion boutique, and owner of an animal rescue that saves feral cats and kittens from the streets.