In Focus| Alex Wagstaffe

Meet Alex Wagstaffe! Alex is the proud owner of The Final Chapter!

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
I have so many friends and family to choose from! I can't choose a favourite, because they're all great.

What is your favourite local store in Prince George and why?
Zoe's Java House.

Describe yourself in one word.
Determined.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, because it's starting to get a little chilly here in PG!

What is your favourite activity in Prince George?
Definitely eating at local restaurants. We have great food!

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I delivered a conference paper in Manchester, England and my throat was so dry that I coughed the entire way through the presentation.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Being accepted into graduate school at UNBC.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
I snuck out of the house at 5 a.m. in the morning and caught a frog. I brought it back to the house and made it a habitat in the bathroom sink. Imagine my parents' surprise when they woke up!

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I most often donate to the Prince George Humane Society or the SPCA. I love my furry friends, and I hope they all find good homes!

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
That people could accept differences about one another without hate. It would make the world a lot more peaceful.

Where would you sneak away to in Prince George to spend some time alone?
Probably one of our many local cafes.

Where would you like to see positive change in Prince George and why?
The downtown core needs some love. There are tons of lovely shops downtown that need more customers!

What do you think makes Prince George great?
Our sense of community.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Finish my MA
2. Finish a PhD
3. Teach at UNBC as a Dr. instead of just as a TA.

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I was an Air Cadet! 396 Prince George Squadron!

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn... I'm even on Plurk.

What is the name of your business/organization?
The Final Chapter.

Why did you get into/start this business?
I was walking down the street one day, and I saw a "For Sale" sign. I love books, so I said, "Why not?"

What is the goal of your business?
TFC is currently in between places! My goal is to get things up and running again.

What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
My biggest struggle is juggling everything I have to do in one day.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
I'd be a little wiser, but I think I would still do things the same.

What do you always find yourself saying?
"This is going to be fun!"

Tell us your best piece of life advice
Always try - if you don't at least try, you will fail 100% of the time.

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Malala Yousafzai

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Local businesses are what make Prince George a community.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Getting accepted to the MA program at UNBC.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My parents Liz and Simon Wagstaffe! They have always supported me in whatever goals I have.

My choice for the PrinceGeorgeNow In Focus spotlight is:
Scoow

Some general comments I would like to share are:
I love my hometown, so no matter where I end up in life, this place always feels like my home.

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