Name: Stacy Brinkley

Age: 34

Occupation and title: Family nurse practitioner at Southampton Family Practice

Church affiliation: First Baptist Church in Richmond

Pet I’d like to own: Yellow lab

People say I look like: My mom

Favorite movie of all time: “Steel Magnolias”

TV show I never miss: “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”

The secret to happiness is: Giving thanks for God’s gifts and His grace each day, and enjoying them

I wish I knew how to: Take professional, quality pictures

If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be:  BBQ from Captain Bob’s restaurant in Hertford, N.C.; my mom’s sweet potato casserole; and peaches

Three words that best describe me: Loyal, funny, kind-hearted

One superpower I wish I had: Time travel

Book on my nightstand: “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp

My proudest achievement: Graduating from University of Virginia with my master’s degree in nursing

My most humbling moment: Witnessing the birth of my niece

My most recent trip: Lexington

My friends think I’m: Fun, intelligent, thoughtful, cheerful, loyal, wise, caring, genuine

I really lose my cool when: Elderly adults or children are abused, neglected, or exploited

Best life lesson I’ve learned and who taught you: Be kind and friendly to all you meet — my parents

Best decision I’ve made in life: Living in Peru for five months in 2007; it completely changed my life and career path

Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Alzheimer’s Association

What give me the blues: Winter months

Best childhood memory: Playing with my brother and our cousins at our grandparents’ home every summer