Cuppa with Chelsea

Who is your hero?

Can we all be our own heroes?

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Somewhere close to crystal clear sea water

What was your first job?

Growing up 😉

If money was no object, what would you do all day?

“Playing” and “Having Fun” in whatever form that took on the day!

What is your favourite book or movie?

I like autobiographies, and the classic 80s movies are high on the list!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pasta

Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?

Those special cuddles from my cats

Do you love or hate rollercoasters?

Love

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

A boat 😉

My cats

Device with ALL OF MY PHOTOS and VIDEOS

What was your favourite subject in school?

Crafts

Do you collect anything?

Theatre/Concert/Show programs

Who was your favourite teacher? Why?

Grade 3 teacher because she made the classroom fun.

Why did you get involved in the production of “Flourishing”?

To help raise awareness and money while doing something I love 😊

Who is your favourite character in the show and why?

Helen Keller. I cannot imagine how scary the world would be without sight or sound, yet she was able to achieve so much in her life. She really is an inspiration. And, goes without saying, Kendall (although I do not see her as a “character” but as the show itself)

Florence Nightingale was known as the lady with the lamp because she spent time with her patients and really stepped into their darkness and cared for them. Who is a person who is not a family member who stepped into your life and helped you flourish?

Many special people but a turning point in my life was when a friend helped me develop the confidence to be myself and go for my dreams 😊

Vincent van Gogh dreamed of people being deeply moved by his art.

If you had all the talent in the world, what kind of art would you want to be creating?

Creating and singing inspirational ballads

Helen Keller once said: “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.”

What is your “one thing” you can offer to help a person in a tough place flourish?

To sit and really listen to THEIR story

What messages, thoughts, and/or feelings would you like the audience to leave with after watching “Flourishing”?

To be inspired to care for others with acceptance and respect for differences; a small gesture can make a huge difference especially when seeing others through their eyes.