Catherine Gibson - SIFT's bookeeper
This weeks Green Collar Job Q&A is with Catherine Gibson who assists SIFT in what it does by keeping the books and accounts in order. Thanks Catherine!
1. What do you do to live more sustainably (with a low impact) in your life?
Recycle, recycle, recycle! Walk when I can and have a vegetable garden.
2. How do you live more sustainably at work?
Recycle and bring lunch from home.
3. What do you think is the biggest environmental issue we need to deal with in Christchurch/New Zealand?
Pollution, waste and hazardous substances.
4. What makes you smile?
Puppies and babies.
5. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Arrogant drivers.
6. What is your favourite colour and why?
Purple – it’s rich, royal and wise.
7. Do you have a favourite place in the world? Describe why?
South Bay, Kaikoura – my sanctuary.
8. What’s your connection to Sift?
I’m the keeper of the books.
9. Do you remember your favourite teacher and why they were your favourite?
Miss Thompson – she was pretty, kind & smart!
10. What do you want to leave behind?
Four awesome adult children impacting their world!
11. What do you think the future will bring?
Too much to put into a sentence.
12. Who is someone you really admire and why?
Nelson Mandela – he had the faith to believe when it seemed hope was lost.
13. What is happening outside your window right now?
The moon is rising.
14. What is your favourite breakfast?
Muesli, fruit and yoghurt.
15. What is the best piece of advice you can give us?
Always be true to what you believe and know to be right.
