Cassandra is like a walking ray of sunshine. She’s been here since last spring and we will be so sad to see her go!
Hello, my name is Cassandra and I’m a student at Brookhaven. I moved here in July from Portland, Maine. I’m finally just getting used to Virginia and I’m really starting to enjoy the mountain views. I’ve even started to say the word “Y’all!” I don’t have any children or pets, but I’ve become really good at preying on people with pets, so they let me get my fill. I love to be outside, play soccer, play music and go to shows, and of course, laugh with friends!
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What is the funniest name you have actually heard used in the real world?
I’ve always chuckled at Benedict Cumberbatch. There are just so many sounds happening at once!
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What is the sexiest and least sexy name?
I think all names can be sexy, but for some reason the name “Ron” really bothers me and I don’t know why. Sorry Ron!!!!
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What sport would be the funniest to add a mandatory amount of alcohol to?
Golf…mostly because it’s really boring to watch and it’d be more fun if everyone (including the person watching) was drunk.
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What movie would be greatly improved if it was made into a musical?
Honestly, I’ve thought about this a lot and the answer is: Moonstruck! With Cher and Nicholas Cage. I mean, how is that movie NOT already a musical?
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If your five-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would your five-year-old self do first?
Mostly just eating Cosmic Brownies in a swimming pool.
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What is something that everyone looks stupid doing?
Being mean. For real, you look dumb. Stop it!
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What would be the hat to end all hats? What could you wear on your head that would make people stop what they are doing and stare in awe and amazement?
I think chef hats are really fun. I mean, they’re probably not the “hat to end all hats,” but wouldn’t it be great if we all wore chef hats more often?
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If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?
Honestly, I should probably say “cats,” but have you ever looked into a goat’s eyes? They look at you like you’re the stupidest thing they’ve ever seen. Now that’s rude!
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In 40 years what will people be nostalgic for?
STRAWS. I already miss them 🙁
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What inanimate object do you wish you could eliminate from existence?
Itchy sweaters. They’re impossible!!
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What are some things that are okay to occasionally but definitely not okay to do every day?
I think people should do whatever they want daily. Especially taking baths, sleeping in, and drinking way too much coffee!
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What is the weirdest thing you have seen in someone else’s home?
Oh man, you don’t want me to answer that.
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Who do you know that really reminds you of a character in a TV show or movie?
My mom, for sure. She should be a mom on a telenovela. She can turn any situation into a drama-comedy.
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What would be the coolest animal to scale up to the size of a horse?
A butterfly!
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What part of a kid’s movie completely scarred you?
When Ms. Trunchbull is trying to catch Matilda in her house and she hides under the table!!! Still gets me to this day.
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What used to be considered trashy but now is very classy?
I probably think a lot of things are classy that are actually still trashy, so let’s skip this one.
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If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?
I’d like to think that my friends and family would assume that I’d done something heroic, like get arrested at a protest but honestly they’d probably assume I had done something dumb like forget to pay all my speeding tickets. And they’d probably be right…
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What’s the most ridiculous fact you know?
I’m really bad at facts!! But I’ll give you LOTS of opinions.
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What is the funniest joke you know by heart?
A polar bear walks into a bar and the bartender says, “What can I get you?” and after a couple of minutes, the bear responds, “I’ll have a coke.” The bartender replies, “Why the big pause?” and the bear responds, “Had ‘em all my life.” ***I’m realizing now that this joke was probably meant to be said out loud.
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What are the unwritten rules of where you work?
My favorite one is that the Costco granola is not actually meant to be consumed, and if you are actually eating it you should do it in secret, and if anyone asks, you should say that you only had a “handful,” one time. JUST KIDDING! The snacks are the delicious and plentiful, and the bosses are great!!
My midwifery journey has been long and challenging, but I have had the privilege of working with all different types of midwives in different states, and I have learned so much. I am excited to start my midwifery career, and I’m hoping to work in the public health sector. I would love to provide community services as well, such as a public garden, clothing and diaper swaps, baby wearing support and resources, and breastfeeding support for all families. I am planning to go back to Maine to practice as a midwife once I am done with my training. I am so grateful to have had the unique opportunity to apprentice with Brookhaven, and to constantly be surrounded by such hard-working, determined women. I will be done in August, and even though this apprenticeship has been challenging, I will certainly miss all of the hard-working, passionate, and hilarious ladies that I’ve had the pleasure to work with here at Brookhaven!