By Nicole LaBosco
Linda Carvin is an editor/proofreader here at Nonahood News. She’s originally from the Philly suburbs despite a brief seven-month move to Massachusetts.
Extrovert or Introvert? Introvert.
Indoors or Outdoors? Indoors, mostly.
Sun or Snow? Neither, but I’d love a moderate temperature, a lovely breeze and some peace and quiet.
Dogs or Cats? Dogs – I don’t mind cats, but I love dogs.
Vans or Converse? Clarks.
Coffee or Tea? Depends on the time of day and my mood – I grew up drinking tea, though.
Adventurous or Laid Back? I have certainly had some pretty adventurous experiences, but generally laid back.
Canon, Nikon or Sony? iPhone.
Books or TV? Books if they’re compelling, otherwise I’ll turn on the TV.
What brought you to the Nonahood?
My son and daughter-in-law were in Orlando, and I got tired of shoveling snow in Pa. They thought we should go together on a house with an apartment (for me) over the garage. It is the perfect arrangement.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I’d have to say reading.
What’s your biggest dream?
To see more of Europe, especially the art, architecture, culture and food, of course.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I’m already retired, so no big plans other than to continue to enjoy time with friends and make some new acquaintances along the way.
What are you most excited about in Lake Nona?
Coming from such an established region, it’s exciting to see the Lake Nona area grow. I’m hoping to learn my way around a bit better and also hoping for a few more cultural venues.
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
I think people in general. It’s interesting to see what people do, what they’re passionate about, what they’re reading, discussing, following, eating, creating, etc., and then choose from those insights to broaden my own world. I’m trying to simplify my own life and at the same time choose only what makes the most sense to invite into mine.
What’s your favorite book?
I have been reading as a pastime most of my life and took up English as my major. So many books, so little time. I don’t have one favorite. Last year, my favorite was A Gentleman in Moscow, but I like Charles Dickens, Louise Penny, and so many others.
What’s something you’ve done that scared you the most or brought you out of your comfort zone?
I’d have to say whitewater rafting in West Virginia in the spring in class five rapids. I fell out and, in those conditions, it’s really hard to get a soaked person back in the raft!
Describe one of your most memorable experiences.
I think being at Gibraltar and seeing where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Also, being in the UK and Europe as a young person and realizing my U.S. was not the center of the universe – things are different all over the world, and some of the things that are different turn out to be better.
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