Kira Watson (they/she)

The Outdoors

Camping

Hiking

Canoeing/Kayaking

Outdoor Sports & Activities

Books

Love Harry Potter, hate JK Rowling

Art

Theatre

I did an honours theatre degree for my undergrad

I also completed an advanced production
course following the completion of my
acting degree

Musical Theatre

Visual

I love painting

acrylic & watercolour

Going to art museums

Music

Can't play an instrument to save my life

In grade 4 for our school Christmas concert
my class was performing 'Silver Bells' on
our recorders. Because I was the shortest
I was in the front row, but I could only play
the first bar. So my music teacher told me
that instead of just putting my recorder
down, I should just pretend I'm playing.

It probably looked ridiculous because I'm
sure I was moving my fingers as if I
were playing a very fast and complicated
piece of music. Basically like a cartoon
character.

I have loved Taylor Swift
since 2007 and I will defend
her to anyone who is a hater.

I'm a really big advocate for
the idea that we should
let people like what they like,
because unless it impacts your
life. If it makes them happy.
Chill.

Performance Art

Non-Traditional methods of theatre

Dance

Drag

Really got into Drag Race
this year & I met Priyanka
at a bar in Toronto, so if
that means anything to you.
It was very cool, she's very
nice.

Activism

Advocating for mental health

Breaking down stigmatization

Fighting Bell Lets Talk Day

Being very open about
my own experiences

Intersectional Environmentalism

Accessibility Advocation

Specifically within communities
that are often overlooked such
as outdoor spaces.

LGBTQIA2+ Rights

Sports

Soccer

Kickboxing

I trained to be an instructor and thought
I am not doing that anymore, I love teaching
people and finding friends to do workouts with.

Prefers Apple products because they are straight forward and user friendly.

Can use most of Microsoft suite

Excel isn't my favourite

In a university course the prof would teach us how to create and use functions with excel, and then the next day we would do it ourselves. The problem was, he would demonstrate with not a computer in sight, using only a whiteboard.

Had typing classes in Elementary School

Still can't type properly, my pinkies float in the air like I'm having tea with the Queen as opposed to writing an essay.

I get overwhelmed by technology easily

Gaming controllers? Thats what to many buttons, I only play Wii.

Has a habit of just clicking on things until I sort of figure it out

Learned how to watch shows & movies illegally at the ripe age of 27, i.e. two weeks ago.

Had to have kindergarteners help me set up the projector so they could watch Bookflix during a break.

Would commonly tell students I didn't want to mess up their
teachers computer on accident instead of saying I couldn't
figure out why it wasn't working.

Impatient with troubleshooting

I just generally don't love when I'm not good at things,
so I'm not a super big fan of technology.

I was born 45 minutes before Christmas.
I strongly believed I was a literal elf who was kidnapped
from the north pole and sent to live in Winnipeg.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS

Just the holiday season
in general, the vibes.

Yes it does feel like all the gifts just
come at once, but my parents were
always amazing about separating them.
No birthday presents in Christmas wrapping.

But I get to see so many people
because everyone is gathering anyways.

I lived in Winnipeg MB until I was 23

Moved to Hamilton for 3.5 years

it was only supposed to be 1 year
but I got super close to the family
I was nannying for & couldn't leave.

I love to travel and am planning on teaching abroad once done here.

I have a cat named Láska

I completed my B.A. (Hons) in Theatre & Film (Acting)
at the University of Winnipeg in 2017

My family is myself and my younger sister (who is essentially the same person as me but mad at the world) and our Mom.

I also consider the family I nannied for my family. After 3.5 years, including one year of living with them, I couldn't imagine my life without them.

I also have an amazing group of friends that I consider family
who have been there to support me through so much in my life. I wouldn't be anywhere without their support.