How are you feeling today?
Today I am feeling super content! While the beginning of the quarantine was quite difficult for me due to such a substantial change in my lifestyle, I really am beginning to take advantage of the opportunity to start some new hobbies, care for myself and give my body some time to rest and recover.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
100% baked cheesecake, It’s my favourite!
Who is a female figure you look up to?
Sophia Amoruso, the founder of NastyGal! She has inspired me to do so much in my life, including starting my own small business! Her feminist energy and ability to get what she wants in life is such an inspiration to me and I really respect her hustle. I would definitely recommend reading her book #GIRLBOSS if you wanted to feel motivated!
Favorite memory from the last 6 months?
My favourite memory from the last 6 months is driving 8 hours to the music festival ‘Falls’ in Lorne, Victoria from Adelaide, South Australia to only spend one night out of four, as the festival got cancelled due to the bushfires occurring in Australia during that time. My friends and I were so bummed out in the moment but looking back it definitely brought us closer together and created a pretty funny story that we love to joke about now. I always say that you should look at things on the bright side and I definitely think that was one of those times!
If you could recommend one TV show or movie that people should watch in quarantine, what would it be?
I just recently watched Ladybird and fell in love with it, definitely a must watch!
Favorite song at the moment?
Good Pain by Yoke Lore, it’s one of those songs that makes you feel like you are in a teen coming of age film. I have also been listening to a lot of LANY in this quarantine!
Is a hotdog a sandwich?
Yes!
What's your dream job?
I currently have my own small business called Broke Girl Goods and it is a dream come true! While it is still a very small business, my dream job would be furthering the reach of the business and making it my full-time job.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years, I see myself happy and content and doing what I love, whatever that may be!
What's the first thing you notice about a person?
Physically I would have to say the first thing I notice is someone’s hair, I am such a sucker for nice hair! However, someone’s laugh is always one of the first things I notice too, I think it says a lot about a person.
What are you currently worried about?
I am currently worried about the state of the world. This quarantine is something I and a lot of other people have never experienced before, and it is really shaking things up. It’s very worrying when you feel almost helpless in something so big.
Who is someone that has impacted your life and why?
As cliché as it sounds, My mum has made the biggest impact on my life. Her ability to make it through the hardships in her life and come out shining on the other side is something I really look up to and aspire to take on in my own life.
5 positive words to describe yourself?
Resilient, kind, clumsy, gentle and strong!
Favorite celebrity?
Harry Styles
Guilty pleasure?
Harry Styles ;)
Who is someone you miss?
My brother, he lives in another state to me and we are super close. It was really hard when he moved but we do our best to keep in touch as much as possible.
What was your childhood dream?
To be a photographer! I still love taking photos to this day, especially on film!
What language do you wish you could speak?
French, it is such a beautiful language and culture! I have been trying to learn a bit during this quarantine but am really struggling!
Do you love yourself?
I do love myself. It has taken a really long time for me to be confident in who I am and accept that sometimes I am going to have bad days, but I think it’s important to accept that you aren’t always going to be okay. Loving yourself is definitely a journey and it is okay to be flawed, we are all human after all.
Are you proud of the person you are right now?
I am really proud of the person I am right now; I love who I am and what I stand for! I have overcome some great hurdles and achieved really great things. It has taken me 20 years to become who I am, and I have loved every minute of it.
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