Age: 29
How long have you lived here?
Born and raised, and I now live, in Rosedale.
Occupation: Server at O’Sheas
How long have you done that?
A year and-a-half.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
Meeting the different people and building a relationship with the regulars.
What was your work prior?
I moved drilling rigs (swamping on a picker).
What do you miss about swamping?
Definitely the outdoors. And the money.
Why did you change work?
Bought a house but I was up north too much (but plan on going back next winter.)
Where you as far north as Santa?
Not quite.
What’s a favourite Christmas activity?
I love baking. I’ve always wanted to open a little cupcake shop.
What would be your signature cupcake?
A buttercream cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting.
What’s a favourite Christmas tradition?
My family plays the Oilmens Game. Basically its Monopoly for the oil patch (which my whole family is in.)
What’s a favourite Christmas movie?
Elf is a good one.
What is a favourite Christmas treat?
My Baba (grandma) makes a chocolate coconut cookie and sugar cookies...
What are your favourite things about Christmas?
Playing board games. Spending time with family and friends. Christmas food.
Do you have a favourite saying?
“I’m just sayin’.”
Final thought? Eat more cupcakes, and safe travels over the holidays.