Dates
January 12, 1999
What is the year I was born?
That means I recently celebrated my 23rd trip around the sun. I was born healthy at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Several weeks later I developed RSV and was a very sick little baby for a while.
Police Officer
What is my dad's profession?
My dad is currently a Sgt. with the Lethbridge Police Service. Although he has worked in a variety of roles, his favorite and current role involves working with officers providing support to citizens in the downtown core.
Pizza
What is my favorite food?
Kate Andrews
What is the name of the high school I graduated from?
I graduated from high school in 2017 with what I thought was a clear career direction. After a year at university in Edmonton, I switched gears!
Sheep
What 4-H club did I belong?
I didn't live on a farm but I raised 4-H sheep for four years. Although my lambs were adorable, my real success came in 4H came in public speaking and....
2017
What year did I graduate from High School?
Class of 2017. There were about 50 people in my graduating class, most of whom I had gone to school with for 12 years.
Ireland
Where was my granny born?
There is quite a bit O'Irish in my ancestry on both sides of the family. My granny was born in _____ and came to Canada when she was 9 years old.
11
What is my shoe size?
I'm tall so my feet are big and my toes are ridiculously long. A bit like fingers according to my family.
SAIT
Where did I take my RT training?
I was accepted into the Respiratory Therapy program in 2018. It felt like my three years there went by in a flash. I started my practicum in the middle of the global pandemic. Talk about trial by fire!
July 5, 1997
When was my brother born?
My brother Chase is 18 months older and is working toward his EMT designation. I spent a lot of time in hockey arenas in my childhood "watching" him play!
How many registered nurses are their in my immediate family?
My mom, uncle and cousin are all nurses. Both my granny and my nana were health care aides. Lots of health care workers in my bubble!
Silver
What color is my car?
My 2015 Ford Focus in indeed silver. Small but mighty it has been my main mode of transportation for many years.
Mrs. Pytlarz
Who was my first grade teacher?
Many happy memories of being in her classroom at Jennie Emery School in Coaldale.
2020
What year did I start my final RT practicum?
Yup, I did my last practicum in the middle of a global pandemic. Talk about trial by fire...
Huxley and Belle
What are the names of our family pets?
Belle is a golden lab and Huxley (who is technically mine) is a ......... Belle is blonde but I think Huxley has more fun.
Grant McEwan
Where did I start my post secondary school journey?
I started at GMU in the fall of 2018. Although I did well, I realized that years of undergraduate training followed by medical school, wasn't for me. By the winter semester I had pivoted and was taking classes more focused on my new goal of becoming a respiratory therapist.
July 21, 1970
When was my mom born?
My mom was born in Calgary at the Grace Hospital. About 20 years later she met my dad who was born in the same hospital a few months earlier.
Coaldale
Where does my family live?
Coaldale is just outside of the city of Lethbridge. Other than when I was away at school, I have lived there my whole life.
Volleyball
What sport did I play in middle school?
I was pretty serious about volleyball during my years at RI Baker middle school. I also played hockey and soccer and for a number of years took dance lessons.