Meet...Bryce
Name: Bryce Nelson,
aka Santa.
Year
and school: 7th year, (M.D./Ph.D. Medical
Scientist in Training Program).
Family: Wife, Kathy.
Favorite book: Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Favorite snack: Reese's peanut butter cups.
Favorite Christmas Carol: Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives.
How do you stay fit: Have you ever tried to deliver toys to all of the children of the world? Try it sometime...it will keep you in tip-top shape.
Least favorite chore: Laundry.
If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be: The Easter Bunny.
Guests at your fantasy Christmas party: I would invite all of the world leaders together to bring peace on earth, good will towards men.
Most rewarding part of your job: Seeing the smile of the face of a child when they come up to see Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. I consider myself blessed that I get the chance to be a little part of this magical time of year for them.
Something
people don't know about you: I sleep with
my beard outside of the covers...cold air makes it grow.
Three things that mean alot to you: Family, Christmas and music.
Latest memorable trip: My wife and I went to Cancun with some close friends and had a great time.
Pet peeve: Being shhhhed!
Plans for the future: I would like to practice endocrinology with a research emphasis in diabetes...and continue playing my “alter ego.”
If you suddenly had a free day, what would you do: Sleep.
Personality trait you admire in others: Sincerity, unconditional love, a child-like spirit and laughter.
Words of advice: You
better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling
you why...Santa Claus is coming to town.”