Mayann and Nate are off to New York tomorrow, for the eyewear worlds big spring show. Always an entertaining trip, and there will of course be tons of great finds…we’ll keep you posted.
FIGHT EVIL
Nathan F.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it? Project Blowed, more of an artist collective than a band.
Favorite color, why? Grey. It matches everything.
Dream vacation, where are you going? A self-guided castle tour in Scotland.
Dogs or cats? Dogs. Cats are cool though.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay? IP Man 2, yay.
Any meal, what and where? Fugu (Pufferfish) in Tokyo.
Nate O.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
Zepplin, no question.
Favorite color, why?
Grey. Is it ever really black or white?
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Anywhere warm with a beach! But if I must pick, it would have to be Hawaii.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs, I’m allergic to cats, lol!
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
Just finished Succession…so good! Definite YAY!
Any meal, what and where?
Rice! With some sort of meat. I get cranky if I don’t have rice for a few days!
Mike B.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
For me it would have to be Pink Floyd. Timeless! Massive catalogue.
Favorite color, why?
Green, because I find it soothing and because some of the most scenic areas in this region are filled with varying shades of it.
Dream vacation, where are you going?
I would like to spend a month in Italy to really explore all aspects of the country.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs. I love cats too, but dogs just seem to have a more unconditional love to give.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
Renfield. I thought it was a super fun time.
Any meal, what and where?
I would love to revisit The Cracked Conch from the Sand Bar at Coral Harbor Beach House & Villas in the Bahamas.
Kesha P.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
CeCe Winans.
Favorite color, why?
All colors! However, my go to color is black; cause make it sexy! 😊
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Africa or Italy.
Dogs or cats?
Most definitely dogs!
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
“Ticket to Paradise”…I enjoyed it!
Any meal, what and where?
My go to meal is steamed cabbage, meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Jenny P.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
Man Man!
Favorite color, why?
Would you believe me if I said yellow?
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Japan, for sure.
Dogs or cats?
If you catch me walking through Greenwood with my cat, Meatloaf, in her stroller…you will have your answer
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
Adventure Time will always be on repeat.
Any meal, what and where?
The breakfast pizza from 8 ½ in Richmond, VA!
Jennifer B.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
Ugh…that’s hard. But I’m a sucker for TLC.
Favorite color, why?
Is black a color?
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Easy – Greece. Island hopping!
Dogs or cats?
Well, I have both. I lean to the dog side though.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
“Three thousand years of longing”…yay!
Any meal, what and where?
French food…preferably in France.
Dan B.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it? John Martyn.
Favorite color, why? Blue. Blue is comfortable for me.
Dream vacation, where are you going? Japan. I lived there when I was a toddler. I’d love to visit for my parents who were there in their youth.
Dogs or cats? Dogs are maybe the best things that ever happened to humans. I like cats.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay? The Makanai. I enjoyed this Japanese series on Netflix. It’s surprisingly watchable and definitely unique.
Any meal, what and where? Indian food in Vancouver, BC or field peas, collards and butter beans in North Carolina.
Annie G.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
Justin Bieber. No shame.
Favorite color, why?
Pastel lavender and neon green! They’re such bright and feel – good colors.
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Anywhere warm with a beach! But if I must pick, it would have to be Hawaii.
Dogs or cats?
CATS! I am a cat mom of 1 with another coming soon.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
Just finished Avatar the Last Airbender (the animated one, don’t worry.) and The Legend of Korra for the second time. Definitely won’t be the last!
Any meal, what and where?
Sushi! Tempura fried salmon, cream cheese, avocado rolls and sake sashimi with lots of ginger and wasabi from Kyoto Japanese Restaurant in Tacoma, WA.
Tony M.
One band/artist to listen to for the rest of your life, who is it?
Larry June. He’s young with an old soul and his music consists of funky beats with a jazzy soul. Timeless.
Favorite color, why?
Black. Visual impact and versatility.
Dream vacation, where are you going?
Tahiti. The ideal island paradise.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs. They truly are a man’s best friend.
Last TV/Movie watched, yay or nay?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. It was both exciting and sad. I would love to get a role like Vin Diesel did for Groot. Three words repeated over and over for three movies. Amazing.
Any meal, what and where?
Spicy chicken strips from Ezell’s. I’m not sure, and I don’t care, but I think they put crack in those things. With one BBQ and one ranch, not that BBQ/ranch combination junk.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont? Finding the perfect pair of glasses for a guest.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Buy my family a mansion. I might allow myself to stay there as well.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why? Well-fitting glasses. That trend never goes out of style.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont?
My co-workers and the fact that i am challenged everyday in making and customizing frames.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
Vintage / Classic, I’ve always like vintage eyeware. Its cool to see style influence by it become more popular.
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Try on different looks to find what fits you.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A travel writer for National Geographic and an astrobiologist…I was an ambitious kid.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
I’m really digging the thin, light-weight metal trend. I appreciate the durability and comfortability of a metal frame, and I like the double-bar look. It’s a throwback without being obnoxious.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
When I’m not slinging specs, I like coffee and crosswords, hanging out in hammocks, spontaneous road trips and gin and tonics.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont?
Finding the perfect pair of glasses for a guest.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Buy my family a mansion. I might allow myself to stay there as well.
What is your favorite glasses trend? Why?
Well-fitting glasses. That trend never goes out of style.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Riding my bikes
What is your favorite glasses trend and why?
Vintage looks – because I’m vintage.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian
If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead, who would it be?
George Orwell
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Choose something that expresses who you are.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Double check the ticket.
What would your advice be to a person picking out glasses for the first time?
Step out of your comfort zone.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Cooking and hanging out with my dog.
What is your favorite glasses trend and why?
Larger, vintage-inspired plastics – takes me back to when I first started selling glasses in 1991.
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont? Making people happy by finding the perfect frame for them.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Robert Downey JR – Survive/Thrive
What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings!
What advice would you give to a person picking out glasses for the first time? Wear glasses YOU like!!
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work? Family time is always the best!
What is your favorite thing about working for Eyes on Fremont? The people! Helping someone find a personal item they use for 16 hours a day is a complete privilege.
