Ayeshia

First name: Ayeshia

Birthday Month/sign: May; Gemini

Years on the Jills: This is my second season as a Buffalo Jill

Degree/Major/Career: I received my degree in Biological sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh with a minor in chemistry.

Dance/Cheerleading Background:I began dancing with Miss Barbara’s School of Dance in 1995. I was a member of Morgan State University’s magnificent marching band as a dancer. I was also apart of Kickline at SUNY Plattburgh.

Most Memorable Moment/ Greatest Achievement: Graduating from college.

Five words to describe yourself: outgoing, sarcastic, friendly, funny, intelligent

Most thrilling moment as a Jill so far: Our Carnival Cruise was awesome and I bonded with a lot of the girls that I didnt know so well last season :) The best thing about being a Jill: Performing in front of thousands of fans!

Reasons I like Buffalo: The cost of living is incredible, and where else can you find Sahlen’s hot dogs?

Goals for the future: Continuing my education to pursue a career as a pharmacist or another related healthcare sector. I would also like to run a small business. Get married and eventually have a family.

Worst Fear: Not living up to my full potential

Personal Motto: Everything happens for a reason!

Favorite Food: Homefries loaded with ketchup, cheese, and onions.

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Music Artist/Group: Alicia Keys

Favorite Actor/Actress/Movie: Ben Stiller/Sanaa Lathan/ Meet the Parents

Favorite Animal: Dogs If I could change something about myself: My flaws make me unique so I wouldn’t change a thing.

Something I always wanted to learn: Fluency in another language.

How does being a Jill enhance different aspects of your career/personal Life? Being a Jill gives me the opportunity to network with individuals from different organizations and backgrounds. The communication skills that I have acquired while doing so are priceless.

Most prized possession: My health

Most admired person and why: My grandmother. She has sacrificed a lot to mold me in to the young woman that I am today and I’m blessed to have her.

I'm a fan of: My baby nephew. He's so sweet and cuddly!

Best advice I ever received: Never make someone a priority when you are only an option.

Hanging on my refrigerator door are: Cute magnets, a grocery list, and a reminder to pay my student loan.

I'm proud to be: A woman!

Advice for kids: Work hard…play harder! Save a portion of your allowance weekly and set up a saving’s account.