Who are you?
My name is Krystle, almost always spelled incorrectly. I was born in Korea and was raised in Kelowna, BC. I am a self professed geek, dancer, and foodie. I work at Peak Communicators in their social media department -where I can be as geeky as possible – right now I’m enrolled in a web development class.
What do you do for fun?
Besides binge eating with my cousin, I love anything cultural. I like discovering new and exciting activities around the city. Especially taking in live music, theatre, or trying a new dance style. My agenda is always full with shows. I love to dance and have tried a variety of styles – ballet, modern, jazz, flamenco, bollywood…currently I’m shaking it in an afro cuban dance class at Harbour.
What is your favourite community and why?
As a dance enthusiast, I really have an appreciation for the arts and dance community in Vancouver. I recently attended a dialogue on the future and growth of the Vancouver arts scene. Even with the recent cuts to the arts in BC, it was great to see the arts community, and artists from different disciplines, come together and discuss what the arts could be in 2050.
What is your super power?
I’d like to think my super power is spontaneity. I keep an open mind and am almost always willing to take on a new challenge or try something new.
How do you use it to build community?
I think by keeping an open mind I am accepting of new ideas. It is always beneficial to be open to different perspectives – you never know what you can learn from other people.
My Three Favourite Things about Krystle are…
Her Positive nature and “I’m listening” spirit. Krystle emits positive vibes like a neutron star emits energy. Wherever she goes, it emanates outwards. Aside from being generally happy go lucky, she wanders the world being constantly interested in other people. Being interested in folks and “keeping an open mind” by accepting new ideas is a critical to a good listener and a good communicator. Krystle’s got it in spades.
She’s Hip to the Vancouver Arts Scene. A little while ago, a worked on Street Soccer fundraiser with a host of bands from around Vancouver. Many of these bands weren’t huge names, but they were local and generously donating their services. Krystle knew them and was enthusiastic about seeing them play. In fact she brought a bunch of friends with her to watch the show. Each week I learn about a different dancing opportunity, art show or other cultural experience that Krystle’s plugged into. It’s like having a super culturally trendy friend a stones throw away in the office. Good times.
She’s tried Bollywood Dancing. Is it just me, or is that just super interesting? Enough said.