Namesake

I suppose I'm in the mood for writing because I'm adding this new post immediately after I just published my entry on The Waffle Window.  Jerrica is a very unique name and for as long as I can remember I have been told, "You have a really interesting name!"  "That's really pretty!"  "That's different!"  "I've never heard of that name before!"  I always just respond with, "Thank you!" and don't explain any further.

But lucky for you all who read my blog, I'm about to tell you.  I was named after Jerrica Benton from Jem and the Holograms, a cartoon from the 80s.

Jem is the main character and she's this White girl who he has earrings that can 'hologramify herself' and turn her into Jem, this super-awesome-rock-and-roll-singer-star-person.  My mom used to watch the cartoon when she was working in the cancer ward at Queen's Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii.  After watching the show multiple times she vowed that if she ever had a daughter, she'd name her Jerrica.  I had a coloring book of the show when I was a child and always liked to see my name in it.  There was a sense of pride - the kind that you felt when you were 8-years-old and there was a math problem with your name in it as the example.  Jerrica was never mentioned in any math problems, but I had a whole coloring book with my name in it so all was well.

Here's a video clip from the show thanks to Youtube:

Look at all that bright neon glory!  Now if you haven't heard about Jem and the Holograms until now don't worry, you're about to hear a whole lot more about it.  Jon M. Chu - director of Step Up and the G. I. Joe franchise - is going to make a Jem and the Holograms live-action film.  No word on casting yet nor what the storyline will be.  I don't know if I'm going to see it since I don't really know what it's about, but it would be pretty cool to see where my name originated from.  I'm pretty sure my mom will want to see it though.  Maybe I should check to see if Amazon has the series on DVD (since that Youtube video above says it's available now).

Where did your name come from?  Is there a special story you'd like to share?  Feel free to leave comments below!

Portland Eateries Part I: The Waffle Window

It definitely seems like my blog is naturally becoming one centered around food, and I'm fine with that.  I realize that there is no way at all I can become a professional blogger - one who updates things regularly - since my last post was over a month ago!  Whoops...

Anyhow I decided to make a series called Portland Eateries!  Is this going to be a weekly thing?  A monthly thing?  A whenever-I-feel-like-it-thing?  I have no idea.  But what I do know is that The Waffle Window on NE Alberta St. is amaaaaaaazing.

Whenever I have friends visiting Portland I am often asked, "What food place should I try in Portland?"  I always say "The Waffle Window!"  The Waffle Window has two locations - one in SE Portland and the other in NE Portland.  I've only been to the NE Alberta St. (NE Portland) and it's because on both occasions I wanted to sit down and eat.  From what you can read on yelp, the SE Portland has a dining area that it shares with an adjacent restaurant.  The NE Portland location however is more like a cafe-esque type of place where you can sit and happily munch on your waffles.  They have SO. MANY. WAFFLES.  From sweet to savory and to even waffle sundaes (what???) with seasonal specials, there's something to satisfy everyone and anyone.

Now for some beautiful waffle images:

The "Three B's" Waffle - Bacon, Brie, and Basil

Look at how beautiful that is!  I somehow always wind up getting the Three B's.  Even when I feel adventurous and want to try something new, I end up asking for it.  There's just something so magical about the harmony between crunchy, salty, sweet, and savory tastes that form in my mouth with every bite.  It also comes with a big heaping of their house-made peach jam.  I die.  I'm kicking myself for not knowing the exact price, and not all prices are listed on their menu, but I believe it was less than $9.

More waffles:

Nutella and Fresh Banana Waffle looking all delicious.

I'm not a big fan of sweet things, so the waffle above was happily devoured by my boyfriend.  I had about two bites and it definitely reminded me more of a cake than a waffle.  The whipped cream wasn't too heavy nor did it taste like it came from a can, and it was topped with delicate cinnamon-sugar and fudge.  Again, I'm not too sure about the prices but I'm positive this one was less than $9 also.

They also have some hand-crafted lemonades like blackberry basil and green tea mint.  I'm a devout fan of green tea so you can guess which one I always get.

So basically if you want to eat something different, delicious, and satisfying, definitely try The Waffle Window the next time you're visiting Portland!  You'll spend less than $10 a person and leave happy!  Are you a fan of waffles?  Have you visited The Waffle Window before?  Let me know what you think in the comments below and don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin`!