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Hailee's favourite people in the whole world

When meeting Hailee for the 'Up Close & Personal' profiling, she suggested that she was quite boring and rather non-interesting.

The furthest thing from the truth!

I found her to be most interesting. Hopefully she will go away from this thinking the same.

After given permission to 'peruse' her facebook photos, and to add to this blog it soon became evident that this lovely young woman has her priorities in order. She adores her family, and is very close to her Mum.

They say a picture paints a thousand words...and her photos do not lie. The two largest albums on her facebook are 'Family' & 'Friends'. It is obvious Hailee values relationships.

Hailees first school was Martinborough Primary. They relocated, then returned to Martinborough when Hailee was 10yrs of age. This is where she has formed many of her long lasting friendships. She considers her strongest attribute as being a loyal friend.

Hailee with friends from Martinborough at La Belle Italia in Petone

Self professed to be rather shy around new people, myself included - and it didnt help having someone asking random questions!

Hospitality has been her career thus far. Rather than plan it, she has eased into it. Her previous job whilst living in the Hutt was waitressing at La Belle Italia 2008-2010. It is here where she first met Jerry & Caroline Dolan (her current employers at The Martinborough Hotel Bar & Grill)
Caroline Dolan, briefly interrupted the casual interview, by adding "I just have to say that Hailee is our ROCK! Always available to stand in, very reliable, and we couldn't do it without her".

As a child Hailee loved animals, and had a certain affinity with dolphins & whales at the age of 11yrs. The closest she has got to these mammals was at Seaworld in Brisbane.

Due to the fact that NZders can not have whales or dolphins as pets Hailee settles for "Tun' (I wonder what she will call her first child?)

 

When asked about hobbies and the like, Hailee was not very forward. Her response was she was boring. Then  'Touch Rugby' was mentioned- she went along once.  Her latest interest is Pilates, held at the local Ambulance Hall on a Tuesday. (she certainly doesn't look like she needs the exercise ...you will soon see why she needs to stay 'nimble'...

Her favourite pass time is wrestling.....................ELEPHANTS!

This girl has NO fears!!!

Kind hearted, Hailee does NOT wrestle the baby elephants.....

As you can see, this non-assuming local (who considered herself boring and uninteresting, is FAR from it!!)

On the 8th of May, Hailee is doing her Europe Contiki with a friend for 3 months. Visiting 17 countries, starting in London, over this period. She has traveled abroad already, and this trip is the icing on the cake. It is obvious that Hailee is goal orientated, a hard worker, and saves towards her goals. A happy young woman, who appreciates the important things in life...Family & friends. 

Hong Kong 2008

Laughter comes easily to Hailee. Her friend and work colleague Rachael, will often have her in fits of laughter. Perhaps Rachael will share, with the group, one of the latest emails she sent Hailee...sharing is caring?

Favourite Food from The Martinborough Hotel Bar & Grill menu:

Tian of Prawn, avocado and tomato with a capsicum coulis

OR

Grilled garlic chicken with Greek style salad of tomato, kalamata olives & feta with flat leaf parsley.

When asked about her motto in life - she had none. 

This is what I percieve about Hailee. She LIVES it...walks the walk, no time to talk it.  What a refreshing insight into a much loved local, and valued resident of Martinborough Township. 

It has been a true pleasure to spend some 'Up Close & Personal' time with Hailee. 

Three Things You Didnt Know About Hailee:

1) Hailee wants to skydive one day

2) Hailee is great friends with Eminem (He even named his daughter after her "Hailee Jade") - talk to Hailee about the details - its all a bit foggy ;)

3) Hailee's chocolate addiction began at the age of 3yrs (when staying at her Nanas, she would wake up in the middle of the night whilst Nan was asleep, and eat sugar by the scoop, straight out of the bulk sugar bin) 

Here Hailee - the girl who LOVES to shop (for shoes?) and eat chocolate....a perfect gift...

Pure chocolate fashion label Italian shoe...HAPPY EASTER HAILEE

Thank you Hailee for your time. It has been a true pleasure. 

A girl who deserves the BEST!