Getting to Know Us - Karen Jennings, CSR

This pic was taken when I was about 2 or 3 and yes, I do remember by mother placing a blue bowl on my head to cut those bangs. Awesome, huh?

Name: Karen Jennings

Employed with Smart Furniture since: May 2005

Favorite Movie: Favorite Fantasy – Lord of the Rings trilogy, Favorite Comedy - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Favorite Sci-Fi – The Terminator epics; Favorite Horror Movie – The Exorcist; Favorite Romantic Movie – Somewhere in Time

Favorite Book: The Bible, Where the Red Fern Grows (it was this book that taught me the power of the written word to elicit emotions) and all works by Stephen King and Robert McCammon.

Favorite Food: Grilled chicken salad at Houston’s Restaurants

Favorite Quote: Many waters cannot quench love; neither can the floods drown it. – Song of Solomon. Favorite Quote #2: I can complain that the roses have thorns or choose to rejoice that the thorns have roses.

Hobbies: Reading, movies, music, puzzles, linear brain teasers, and playing games on the PC.

Likes: Learning something new, kittens and puppies, spending time with family, being able to help people.

Dislikes: close-minded, rude, obnoxious, inconsiderate people. And peas.

If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be? And why? Abraham Lincoln – an amazing President. Oh the questions I would ask him!

Vanilla or Chocolate? Neither – Pralines n’ Cream Baskin Robbins

Hamburger or Hotdog? Hamburger

Ketchup or mustard? Ketchup

Paper or plastic? I honestly don’t know – Do I select paper which fosters guilt for the destroyed trees used to make it or the satisfaction it gives that at least it’s biodegradable. But then what about plastic – less expensive to make, easier to hold and carry groceries but will never break down and encourages use of fossil fuels. Such a dilemma.

Favorite soft drink? Caffeine-free Pepsi

What’s on your Bucket List? Riding in a helicopter, hot air balloon, sky-diving, visiting the British Isles, France, making a difference in someone’s life, storing up as many treasure I can in heaven.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Lavender or Violet

Any pets? Yes, 3 beautiful fat gorgeous kitties adopted from the Atlanta Humane Society: Claire, Chloe & Katie.

Favorite Sport: Any water sport.

What is most important in life? My relationship with God and my family.

What makes you laugh? Seeing the humor in the mundane, a witty remark, frolicking puppies and the laughter of little children.

What asset do I bring to the Smart Furniture team? Mommy hugs, smiles and 20+ years of customer service. I especially enjoy being able to turn a customer’s frown upside down with a positive attitude, an ability to listen and trying to take that extra step.