NIC - Get to Know


The BLOG is wanting all staff to "get to know" each other a little better so here we kick off this month with the QMS of NIC Head Office;

Getting to know Claudette Crouch (QMS & Training Officer) a little better you will learn you she has a ton of pet-peeves, she loves to kick-back and relax and would love to be on the Amazing race.
 

What kind of music do you listen to? Anything and everything except Jazz

What is your dream car? Mercedes SLK / Beetle 1970

What’s your biggest pet peeve / dislike? I have tons, clicking pens, people chewing loudly, people swearing, bad drivers and people that lie.

Do you have any pets? Yes, one dog (Evie - labrador) and one boyfriend (Matthew)

If you could paint this office any color you wanted to, what would it be? Grey, Blue or Green

Do you prefer white, dark or milk chocolate? Like I could choose I love chocolate

Do you have a favorite animal? Elephants

Where would you choose to live: by the ocean, in the mountains or in the woods? Can I have all three - probably the mountains

What is the 1 thing / achievement in this world you are most proud of? Never giving up! (Also buying a house at the age of 27 - always wanted my own home)

Do you have any hobbies? No real hobbies, but love to relax or do some DIY

What’s your favorite cartoon character? Bugs Bunny

What was your favorite TV Show? I am addicted to Reality TV, Legal Dramas and Medical Dramas, Greys Anatomy, ER, Royal Pains, Gifted Man etc. -

Where were you during [NIC’s Inception in 1986]? Turning 1 and 1/2 years old

What other languages other than English do you know? Afrikaans

Have you ever won anything? What was it? Yes, allot of raffels etc, but biggest prize was at the age of 9 years old in 1994 won R2 000 in a fishing competition.

What’s your favorite fruit/vegetable/food? Appels, stawberries, any green veggie and love italian food.

What’s your Least favorite fruit/vegetable / food?  Custard, asparagus and beans

If you could be on any TV game show, which one would it be? Amazing Race, Million Dollar Money Drop or Suvivor

What’s your favorite color? Blue /Green / Black

What’s a fear you’re proud to have overcome? I was very shy at a young age and have always had a fear of public speaking - I am proud I got over that!
 
Which sports team(s) do you support? Liverpool and Sharks

What was the last thing you heard or saw which made you laugh out loud? I laugh everyday, but must be honest I heard myself singing and had me laughing for a while
 
Have you ever met anybody famous? Do you have any photos (if you have photos please submit them)?
I have met a few Politicians while still at school (Junior Councel), but would recon one to mention is Nelson Mandela - we opened a school with him back in 2001 - It was amazing that we could shake his hand and he spent at least 5 minutes with each of us asking our names etc.
AMAZING!

If you had just 1 box for all of your stuff, what would you put in it? How big is the box? Hahaha i really don't know dont value possessions so much.
Probably grab a jersey, camera, my dog, boyfriend, family and some chocolate

If you could go back in time to any era, which would it be? Middle Ages or the 60's

Which superhuman power do you wish you had? Being invisible / super strong

Are you right or left handed? Right

What did you want to be (career) as a kid? A Teacher

Birthday (Day and Month) 05 February

If you won R2 Million what would you do with it? Pay off Debts,  work with charities and travel.