By day, Nancy Stagg is the marketing coordinator at the Burnaby Village Museum, but in her spare time, you'll find her awash in brooms and rocks.
The recreational curler - she's not ashamed to admit that a team she was once on gave up the maximum eight points in one end - is the chair of the B.C. West coast Curling Classic Society, which will be hosting the biggest curling tournament in the Lower Mainland this year from Oct. 4 to 8 at the Royal City Curling Club.
Stagg deftly juggles the responsibilities for both jobs and her day can include anything from managing school tours of the museum to taking a call from Olympic curling champion Kevin Martin.
Stagg took some time out of her busy day to answer a few questions about herself and how she makes it all work.
Alfie Lau: Introduce yourself - who you are, your title, how long you've been doing the job?
Nancy Stagg: Nancy Stagg, marketing coordinator at the Burnaby Village Museum for the past sixish years.
Nancy Stagg, chair of the B.C. Westcoast Curling Classic Society, which is putting on the 13th annual Westcoast Curling Classic in New Westminster, from Oct. 4 to 8.
AL: Best part of your job?
NS: No two days are ever the same.
AL: Worst part?
NS: No two days are ever the same.
AL: Activities/interests outside of the job?
NS: Running, eating, curling. I like old things - stories, objects, history.
AL: If you're stuck on a desert island, what three items do you take and why?
NS: A Rutherfurd novel - I'd have a good chance to get through it, my husband (he listens and nods in all the right places, plus he cooks), an entertainment bag (with knitting, crocheting and maybe runners).
AL: Favourite place in Burnaby or New West that isn't work-related (can't name the curling club or the BVM.)
NS: The Heights (there are so many interesting shops and services).
AL: Most interesting thing about you that your friends might not even know?
NS: Have enjoyed each phase of my life with no regrets. I enjoy spending time with friends and meeting new people, but there are many times that I would rather just curl up with a glass of red wine and a good book. Don't like red hair.
AL: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
NS: I've been to Scotland and would love to see more. The rich history, wide open spaces - it's B.C. with more stories to tell.
AL: What do you see yourself doing in a year, five years, 10 years (both on job and/or personally?)
NS: One year - more travel.
Five years - possibly a bit of babysitting (grandchildren).
10 years - Hmm, can't remember.
AL: Mentor/someone you look up to?
NS: Paternal grandmother for her quiet strength.
Mother-in-law for her ability to adapt.
Mother for her vision.
AL: What's on your Christmas wish list?
NS: A family dinner at Shebeen's Whisky House.
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