Role at REM: Customer support. I train customers and then provide continued support for our software, WebWiz@rd. I am also the first point of contact for general email, website and hosting questions.
Education: Mohawk College – the 3 year Applied Music program. The trumpet was my instrument of choice.
Previous Lines of Work: How far back do I go? Babysitting (which I couldn’t stand), Retail (which I tolerated), Landscaping (which I loved), self-employed wedding photographer (which I found very rewarding), REM Support (which I thoroughly enjoy).
Something That Makes Me Smile at Work: The quirky nature of my co-workers.
One of the Things I Find Fascinating: The Universe. How do astronomers know it is never ending? How can that be proven?
FAVORITE
Web site: http://www.wpja.com/ Wedding Photojournalistic Association
Books: Anne of Green Gables. I just joined a book club at the beginning of 2012 so I’m sure I’ll add to this list down the road.
Food: Sushi, Pizza, Toast with Peanut Butter and Honey
TV Show: I don’t watch a lot of TV but I do like Hell’s Kitchen.
Musical Artists: Jann Arden, Pink, Lorenna McKennitt, Melissa Etheridge, Eric Clapton and Harry Connick Jr. (His arrangements and band are incredible!), Staind.
Time of Day: Depends on the time of year, but mostly, the morning.
Season: Spring
Places in the World: My home, my family’s homes and my friend’s homes – anywhere I’m having good conversation.
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Scrapbooking, walking, playing board games and cards.
Sport: I don’t follow sports and I’m not part of a team either but I think that swimming laps is really cool.
App: I don't have one.
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Anything spicy.
Activity: Driving.
Time of Day: Between 12 and 3pm on a hot summer day.
Season: Summer
Place: Hospital
Best Thing Someone Said to You: “Mommy, I love you.”
Life Motto: Try to be empathetic but do not be taken advantage of.
My Hero: My husband.
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I once said, “I like animals more than I like humans.” I sometimes still feel that way!