Meet Lucy! Lucy is originally from England and has been living here in the beautiful Okanagan for three years now. She enjoys visiting the local wineries, having a movie night with her friends, and spending some quality time with her fiance, Jenny.
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Penticton?
I am from England but have lived in Penticton for 3 years now.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My Fiance Jenny, she's my best friend, support system and even though I hate to admit it, she makes me laugh every single day (don't tell her I said that haha).
What is your favourite local store in Penticton and why?
Can I pick a winery instead? ha, Elephant Island is my favourite!
Describe yourself in one word.
Clumsy.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Thailand, it's where I met my fiance and also my most loved place in the whole world.
What is your favourite activity in Penticton?
The movies! I am a sucker for a good movie night.
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
There's way too many to note, I am the clumsiest person you will ever meet!
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Taking a step back and looking over my life in the last 10 years and seeing how far I have come, what I have achieved, and being blessed by the people I have met and the family that I have.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Watching Dumbo & Nelly the Elephant with my mum (I am obsessed with elephants).
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I donate – A LOT, I am a hoarder of clothes so every so often I will have a huge clear out and send everything to the salvation army or SOWINS.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
For more people to acknowledge that 'love is love'.
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
Where would you sneak away to in Penticton to spend some time alone?
Munson Mountain.
Where would you like to see positive change in Penticton and why?
Encouraging people to support local, small businesses.
What do you think makes Penticton great?
It's simply beautiful.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
To see the Northern Lights with my Dad
Visit the Philippines
Go on Safari
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am a chocoholic.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Facebook, Instagram
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
What is the name of your business/organization?
Beauty and the Blade.
Why did you get into/start this business?
It's always been a dream of mine to own my own business.
What is the goal of your business?
To provide my clients with beautiful eyebrows of course! 🙂
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Making time for myself, I am a workaholic, I actually work full time as an Executive Assistant as well as running my own business.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Have no regrets, that's my motto, everything I have done in my life has helped me to grow into the person I have become today.
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
What do you always find yourself saying?
"Oh my god, Lucy!" (generally, because I have tripped or walked into something due to my clumsiness!)
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
"Never say you can't do something. Push yourself always, there is always something better to come."
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
My mum (and my dad) I miss them terribly, being away from my home in England can sometimes be hard. I'd love to just fly back even just for one day to fill up on my mum's cooking and to watch my dad take naps every 5 minutes ha!
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Support local businesses!
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
The time I spent traveling the world, it has really opened my eyes to so many different things. It has shaped me as a person and given me the confidence to move forward with my career and ambitions.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My Okanagan family and friends, for all the continued support and making Penticton feel like my home away from home, especially my beautiful fiance Jenny.
Photo Credit: Lucy Anderson
My choice for the PentictonNow In Focus spotlight is:
Neeley Brimer (Remax) and Robyn Bella (Dominion Lending)!!! These two were absolutely incredible at helping us find and buy our first home in Penticton.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Penticton has become my home now, it takes a lot for me to settle down in a place, becoming a resident of Canada and being accepted in this beautiful country has all been an absolute dream.
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