Getting to Know – Accounts Payable Officer – Alyssa Mae Macaya

What do you enjoy most about your role at SP?  

I really enjoy the diversity of clients that I get to work with at Square Penny. 

You’ve been given the “day off “– how would you like to spend the day

when you have nothing on your to do list?   

I enjoy watching films and doing a quick trip to the grocery stores to whip up a delicious dinner. 

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

It would most definitely be Buffalo wings! 

Least favourite meal?  

Anything super spicy is not something I enjoy. I tend to steer clear of super spicy food! 

What are your currently reading now or what is your favourite book of all time?

I am engrossed in the Divergent series 

Your favourite travel destination?

Anywhere with a beach  – where I can sit back and relax. 

Latest binge watch that had you glued to the couch?

The Big Bang Theory! I’ve watched all 12 seasons 12 times.  

What is your hidden talent /party trick? 

That is my little secret! 

Aside from necessities, what is one thing you can’t live without?  

My family is definitely the one thing I cannot live without!  

Best and worst gift ever?  

Best- a birthday date?  Worst – I cannot think of a bad gift  

Your greatest pet peeve?  

Tardiness is one thing that really frustrates me.  

Best advice you have received?  

No matter how small the progress is, it still brings you closer to your goal.

 

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