Twenty Five Things You Might Not Know About Jesse Csincsak
Who he voted for:
Barack Obama. Not because he’s a Democrat or because of his political views but for who he seemed to be as a person and because he might bring change. He couldn’t be worse than Bush. It’s awesome that an African American is President. John McCain was just riding on his own coat-tails as a war hero. Sarah Palin? A publicity stunt by McCain. She’s an airhead.
His Do-Gooder Side:
His Jsak foundation (Just Snowboarding Ambitious Kids) helps young snowboarders with Olympic aspirations improve and build skills to promote themselves and raise money for training, travel and other expenses so they can attain their goals.
One of those he's helped is up and coming snowboarder Tara Weldon. Check them out on MTV's series Made.
Lessons Learned from The Bachelorette:
(1) How to open his heart. He’d never been in love before being on the show. He never had that feeling of loving someone so much he’d be willing to die for them. He also learned that if he didn’t open his heart, he’d be going home.
(2) Remember where you come from. L.A. can make you jaded.
Best Part of Being on the Bachelorette
The friendships he made with the other guys. Many of them are still very close and they have regular get-togethers. The latest one was a few weeks ago in Breckenridge.
What You Didn’t Know About his Parents (who got rave reviews on the “home town date” episode of The Bachelorette:)
They were bikers when young. His mom looked just like Cher.
Favorite Actress:
Angelina Jolie
Favorite Meal:
Steak and mashed potatoes or surf and turf, he loves shellfish. And sushi.
His Adventurous Side:
He loves to travel. He’s been to the Bahamas, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico and is looking forward to Costa Rica and Thailand.
Something He’s Never Done:
Been on a cruise.
What Comes Easy:
Shutting down the engines and taking a break
How Much Time He Spends Online:
As much as six hours a day. He’s passionate about responding to his friends and fans on Facebook and My Space. He replies to email. (At last check he had 4,200 friends on Facebook, thousands on My Space and 147 on his You Tube channel.
His Greatest Regret:
He used to be a hothead with a bad temper. He regrets the burned bridges, he’d like to go back and make amends.
His Biggest Influence:
His dad or pro-snowboarder Jeff Meyer,
Where He’d like His Next Condo:
Huntington Beach, CA. He’d spend summers there and winters in Breckenridge
His Post-Snowboarding Career Plans:
- Real estate ventures(he owns his own home and a rental property.)
- Becoming a sports manager or agent.
- Writing a book about snowboarding.
- Being a stay-at-home dad.
- A production company has approached him about a show with at-risk kids. More to come on this soon.
What He Looks for in a Woman:
Someone who is outgoing, athletic, independent, not scared to put men in their place and comfortable in her own skin.
His Romantic Side:
He’s a huge snuggler and loves to watch movies at home. He has more than 700 films on dvd.
His Best Features:
His shoulders and legs. [My vote: His eyes. Don't miss these new Jesse photos at Little Miss Diva.]
His Predictive Skills:
He wasn’t too good at picking Jason’ Mesnick’s faves on this season’s The Bachelor. He has no inside scoop on who Jason selects, but at the time I interviewed him, he predicted Megan, Melissa, Molly and Lauren. He’s at 50% right now with Megan and Lauren not getting roses last week.
On His iPod:
Jack Johnson, 80's music, Dave Matthews, 50c, JayZ, Twisted Sister.
The Oldest Woman He’s Dated (And What He Liked about Her):
35. She was understanding and very laid back.
When He Wants Kids:
Soon. Kids are the best thing ever. As a snowboarder, he’s going to have aches and pains earlier than most people. He wants to be young enough to enjoy being physical with them. He’s “so ready” for marriage and kids.
How many: A boy and a girl would be ideal, with the boy 2 to 3 years older.
Where You’ll Find Him in Breckenridge:
Teaching snowboarding (book a lesson here). Having appetizers at Blue River Bistro, a beer at Salt Creek or dinner at Modis.
Other Places to Find Jesse:
At the Aspen-Snowmass Open, Feb. 5 to 8, coaching some of his snowboarding kids at a the halfpipe event.
On America's Mosted Wanted sometime soon, where he's helping John Walsh try to solve the murder of snowboarder Ben Bradley, who was killed for his snowboard outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ben's board was from of a limited edition of 200, made by Never Summer of Denver. Finding the board could lead to the killer.
Is He Available?
His Facebook page says he and Holly Durst, an LA children's book author and former Bachelor contestant, are “in a relationship.”
The Hollywood Gossip,Extra TV and People Magazine have more.
Shorter answer: Stay tuned.
Update 2/16/09: New interview with Jesse on the outcome of this season's show here.