Age: If I tell you I’d have to kill you.
Employer: Owner of Total Face and Body on 6th and Pedi Pro.
Occupation: I do all aesthetic services for men and women.
What do you like most about your job? I chose my job purposely when I was young so I could take it into retirement, put it down and pick it up anytime. The industry has evolved; so have I, I think.
Dream job? No job at all!
How long have you lived in the valley? Five years.
Where are you from originally? Ontario, but I travelled extensively for years. I worked in the cruise industry.
What brought you to the valley? It was a fluke. I came from the cruise industry to visit my sister in Calgary and I never left. I came to the valley five years ago to promote a hotel and I got sucked up into the valley.
What do you like most about living here? The topography, it’s beautiful. The drive in is like driving on the moon, it’s amazing.
Anything you would change? Yes, I would turn the entire downtown into a village of its own, with festivals, outside cafes and gelato bars. Make it a place where people want to stay. I’ve been saying that since I got here.
What are some of your top travel destinations? I’ve been around the world twice, but I have five on my bucket list. Nepal, India, New Zealand, Australia, and the Samoas. And I will get there.
What do you like to do on vacation? I like to banter with the locals and wander places where tourists don’t go. I don’t stay in resorts, I stay around where the locals are. The biggest thrill of the hunt is finding food.
If you could travel through time, when and where would you like to visit most? Back to the Renaissance, because of the clothes.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring? Assuming I don’t need food and water, a comfy lawn chair, lots of sunscreen, and binoculars. Or, my ex-husband, a rope, and a stake.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Determined, forthright, and honest.
If you could hang out with anyone who would it be? My spiritual mentor, Father Paul.
Choose one thing to eat for the rest of your life: Peanut butter. I love it. I could eat it off a spoon.
Favourite childhood toy? Jacks.
Favourite TV shows? I’m a news junky big time. Mostly international news.
Favourite books? Mutant Message Down Under, everyone should read it.
What is one piece of technology you could not live without? I think I could live without it all.
What are your favourite Christmas foods? Stuffing. No wait, French tourtierre.
Do you make New Year's resolutions? I resolved never to make a resolution.
Have you kept it so far? Absolutely, it’s easy to keep.

Age: 27.
Employer: Owner of Ashley’s In-House Esthetics.
Job title: Esthetician.
What do you like most about your job? I make people feel good about themselves.
What three words would you use to describe you? Punctual, artistic, and compassionate.
How long have you been living in the area? About five years. I’ve lived in Munson for three.
Where are you from originally? I was born in Red Deer, but I’ve lived all over Alberta.
What do you like most about the area? The wide open skies, the prairies.
Anything you would change? More trees.
What are some of your top travel destinations? I’d like to go to St. Lucia, in the eastern Caribbean.
What are some of the things you like to do on vacation? Swim in the ocean. I like to snorkel.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring? Food. I like reading, so books. I should say my kids, but no. I like taking pictures, so a camera.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Strawberries, definitely.
If you could hang out with anyone, who would it be and what would you do? Lisa Ling and go with her to do an exposé.
If you could have superpowers, what would you want? To be able to fly, so I could go anywhere.
Any favourite songs? I’m not a really big music person. I don’t even have any particular genre I really like.
Do you have any favourite sports? I like watching my son play hockey, that’s about my only sport related thing. But I do like horseback riding.
What are some of your favourite Christmas movies? White Christmas and Jingle All the Way.
What are some of your favourite Christmas treats? I like Turtles, there’s a marshmallow and peanut butter roll I like, and gingerbread.
Do you do Boxing Day sales? We get up at the crack of dawn and go to the sales, like standing outside the doors. You get really cheap things.
Get any good deals? I got a TV that was $500 and I got it for $198, because it was marked wrong. I like getting a deal. I’m a bargain hunter.
Do you make New Years resolutions? Usually, yes.
Have you kept any? Doesn’t usually happen.
Any words of wisdom? Never be afraid to try. Always try new things.