Mountain Profile: Emma Bellavance

Place of Birth? Antigua and Barbada, West Indies/Caribbean
How long on the Mountain? 8 years
If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain? I emigrated here when I was nine years old, but had been visiting every summer since birth. My mother, Barbara Haugk, was born in Portland
Profession? Too many to list but am currently running my own housekeeping company. No, I am not taking new clients LOL.
Other professions? Okay, I guess I’ll list them: bartender/server, sales, marketing, restaurant manager, property manager, film, artist, musician.
Favorite movie? Erin Brokovich
Favorite Actress/Actor? Julia Roberts
Favorite TV show? Dexter
Favorite book? Too many to name but I’ve really been into Rumi lately.
Favorite type of music? Honestly, all music genres except Country LOL
Favorite Food? Ital (Jamaican food)
Favorite hobbies? Traveling, among other things.
If offered a dream vacation, where would you go, and why?
ITALY! The food and the culture unmatched!
Best lesson learned as a child? Don’t pass out with your shoes on.
Defining moment in your life or your greatest accomplishment? Honestly, just existing! That sh*t is hard!!
A memorable dinner?Cooking steak on hot rocks.
A funny moment from your life that you can share? My entire life!
If you could invite anyone (past or present) to dinner, who would it be, and why?
My Mom (she helped me with this).
Describe yourself in one word? Eccentric
When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read? Love Kristin Hannah
If your life were made into a play or movie, what would the title be? CHAOS
Pet peeve? Improper grammar.
Bad habit you’d like to break? Screen Time
Famous person(s) you have met, and the circumstances? Eric Clapton at the grocery store in Antigua. Ask me to tell the story sometime.
Favorite quote? “Joy is the justice we give ourselves.”
Favorite part of The Mountain Times? Peggy Wallace {smiley face} :)