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Meet...Wanda

Name: Wanda Watkins, R.N.

Department: Women’s Services.

Favorite TV program: Unsolved Mysteries.

Favorite book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.

Favorite restaurant: RB’s at Shem Creek.

Favorite ingredient: Garlic and curry.

Pet peeve: People who make excuses for not taking care of themselves.

Worst habit: Not filling up my gas tank until it’s close to empty.

Childhood nickname: Tiger Lily.

What do you find most rewarding about your job? Helping people and solving problems.

Organizations you belong to: Atonement Gospel Choir, the church’s Vestry Board, and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

What is your biggest personal challenge? Finding a common ground that’s comfortable to cherish my family as well as my work.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: My two children.

Personality trait you admire in others: Sense of humor.

Person you most admire: My father.

Which plant or flower best describes your personality? Magnolia.

Hobbies, activities in your free time: Running, reading, watching movies.

If you suddenly had a free day, what would you do? Shop.

Most treasured material possession: A portrait of my grandmother that I recently received.

Something people don’t know about you: I’m really very shy.

Favorite quote: If you live right, heaven belongs to you.