THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, October 30, 1996 TAG: 9610290126
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: CLOSE-UP
LENGTH: 66 lines
Jennifer Lynne Isdell Calhoun-Barnes doesn't claim to be as complex as her name.
Her ``average'' life, she says, includes raising two daughters, taking a hike in the woods, camping or going on a bike ride.
She doesn't have ambitions to be America's first female president. Instead, she's perfectly content to spend her day off eating lunch and shopping at the mall. She loves meeting people and has liked every job she's ever had including her current one as a ``drive through technician'' at a local fast-food eatery.
Full name: Jennifer Lynne Isdell Calhoun-Barnes.
Hometown: I was born in Portsmouth.
What brought you to the Beach? My father had better employment opportunities in Virginia Beach, so my Mom, Dad and brother moved when I was 4 years old.
Birthdate: Oct. 12, 1952.
Occupation: Cashier, production leader.
Nickname: Jen.
Marital status: Married to Mark for three years.
Children: Two girls: Melanie, who will be 13 this month and attends Bayside Middle School, and Tiffany, 10, who attends Pembroke Elementary School.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Sunny weather, a trip to the mall and out to lunch.
Last smart thing you did: I moved back to the Beach after a divorce.
Last dumb thing you did: I locked my keys in the car and realized it as soon as I slammed the door.
Favorite meal: Pasta and a salad.
Favorite movies: ``Sleepless in Seattle,'' ``Pretty Woman'' and now my newest favorite, ``First Wives Club.''
Favorite song: ``You Needed Me'' by Anne Murray.
Last book read: ``A New Song'' by Pat Boone.
Hobbies: I like to hike, bike ride and I love to go camping.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To stay off my legs more so that they wouldn't swell up. They give me a lot of trouble.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? For him to honestly finish one project before he starts another.
Secret vice: Chocolate chip ice cream.
Favorite restaurant: During the day while shopping with my mom - Piccadilly's. At night with my husband - the White Horse Pub.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner at the White Horse Pub and maybe a movie, or a romantic trip to the beach with a picnic basket (and all of the good things to go in it) to watch the sun go down.
Favorite TV shows: I enjoy watching ``Melrose Place'' and ``90210'' with my girls. By myself, ``ER'' or ``New York Undercover.''
Favorite sport: None. I occasionally watch football.
Last vacation: Last summer we went to my parents' place in North Carolina for a couple of weeks.
Pets: A tabby cat named Muffy, an orange-and-brown-cat named Sherbert and a mixed-breed German shepherd and cocker spaniel named Lucky.
Worst job: I don't think I've really had one. One job went on to others. I like the public a lot and I enjoy meeting people.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My girls. They are very special and very talented.
What would you like as your epitaph? She always tried to help other people and cared a lot about her fellow man, or woman, whichever the case would be. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by CHARLIE MEADS by CNB