Lorraine Kopetzki has recently retired from a decades-long career with the Canadian Border Services Agency. She has two grown sons and lives on Vancouver Island with her hubby and dog.
Tell us about where you live and where you grew up?
I live in Mill Bay, on Vancouver Island, between Victoria and Nanaimo in British Columbia. I grew up in White Rock, near Vancouver, and truly had a very simple and happy childhood. White Rock was a quiet seaside town at the time, with many places to play and explore.
I moved to Salt Spring Island shortly after my first marriage, and we raised our two boys there. I commuted to Victoria for my job (an hour and a half each way by ferry and bus), so I decided to move closer to work when I divorced. I moved up the island to Mill Bay four years ago.
What words would you use to describe yourself?
I am thoughtful, sensitive, organized, exacting, and kind.
What do you most like to do?
I like to ramble with my local hiking group, do yoga, read, and garden. I could spend the entire day, many days a week, relaxing on my deck. My favorite workout is Zumba. I love dancing, so this incorporates exercises with jumping around to the beat of music. What is better than that?!
What is your favorite kind of music?
I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, but I probably listen most to top 40 and yacht rock.
What is your favorite color?
I don’t have a favorite color; however, in home décor, I am very drawn to jewel tones, specifically green, teal, and blues. My clothing style is muted, but I love a bright-colored blazer. My favorite flowers are usually in the pink family.
What is on your bucket list?
My bucket list includes a road trip across Canada and the United States, visiting all the federal parks. I also dream of spending time anywhere with warm weather and water. I also want to do a walking tour of Scotland, England, and Ireland someday!
Other random things about me!
I am an early morning riser. I like the feeling that I am getting on with my day and making the most of it!
I have a fully loaded cup of coffee every morning with collagen powder, monkfruit sweetener, and oat creamer!
My night table has hand and foot cream, e-Reader, and sleep time tincture.
My perfect day would start with my coffee and Wordle, an early morning 5-10km walk, then some quality deck time with my book, afternoon yoga, a shower, and then either happy hour with my hubby or a get-together with girlfriends.
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