Q&A with Melissa Seagrove

We have seen a lot of Q & A posts popping up on Social Media lately and thought it would be fun to participate! We have learned a little more about each other through the process and hope you enjoy reading our answers and getting to know us a little more too.

Please enjoy reading Melissa’s answers below!

Where were you born?

• Scarborough

Where did you grow up?

• Scarborough then Elora in 1985!

What was your first job?

• Food building at the CNE in Toronto with my cousin Katia!

Have you ever met anyone famous?

• I don’t think so

What are you reading right now?

• Where the Crawdads Sing on my Kobo

If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?

• Guitar

Who’s someone you really admire?

• My mom and Dad, I was fortunate to have them as role models, they taught me about love, stability, creativity, and entrepreneurship!

Seen any good movies lately you’d recommend? 

• American Made with Tom Cruise was entertaining (that was back in Dec)

Got any favorite quotes?

• “Teeth are always in style”– Dr Seuss.  Smile! 

Been pleasantly surprised by anything lately?

• The strength and creativity of our community

What was your favorite band 10 years ago?

• U2, hasn’t changed but Terry introduces me to new music 😉

What’s your earliest memory?

• Being stung by a bee in our backyard in the Beach area of Toronto while my dad was putting an addition on the house

Been anywhere recently for the first time?

• Spent a relaxing week in Sayulita Mexico Christmas 2019

What’s your favorite family tradition? 

• Always a good meal with friends and family

Who had the most influence on you growing up? 

• My parents

What was the first thing you bought with your own money?

• I loved going to Little Katy’s for candy

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?

• There are many new places I would like to travel to with my family! 

Seen anything lately that made you smile?

• The rainbows being painted on the shop windows in Elora

What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

• I loved travelling to India, a sight for the senses!

Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet?

• No, don’t intend to

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

• Be happy 

How do you like your eggs?

• Over easy

Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?

• Big Brother’s Big Sisters CW and The Elora Centre for the Arts

Got any phobias you’d like to break? 

• Not that I can think of

Have you returned anything you’ve purchased recently? Why? 

• I returned a pair of shoes Terry bought for himself

Do you collect anything?

• Nope, I un-collect things

What’s your favorite breakfast cereal?

• I don’t like cereal!

Stay tuned to read Malcolm Crooks responses next week!