Name: Cherisse Peaten

Age: 42

Location: Scranton

What is your favorite Weekender feature? Tattoo of the week

Who do you admire? My son

What would your last meal be? Crab legs with plenty of butter

What accomplishment to date are you most proud of? Moving to NEPA with nothing

What was your favorite concert? Kiss in 2012 at Montage Mountain

What is your life motto? Good vibes brings positive light!

What three things can you not live without? God, my kids and my job

What would your theme song be? “Brown Sugar” by the Rolling Stones

What do you do for fun? Weekend travel to try different foods and go to festivals

If you could give your younger self any advice, what would it be? Save money girl!!

What is your favorite quote? Live, love, laugh.

What is your favorite thing about living in NEPA? The mountains away from the hustle.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being a branch manager at Fidelity bank

If you could master one skill you don’t have right now what would it be? Singing

How would your friends best describe you? Wild and free

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? Nothing. I am who I am

What motivates you to succeed? My kids.

What’s the craziest thing you have ever done? Ran in my building hallway naked

What are you most grateful for? Health and strength

What is an ideal weekend for you ? Going to Philly and chill-axing at the Casino

What’s on your bucket list this year? Vegas!

How would you describe yourself in five words or less? Fun loving, respectful and caring

Whats your biggest pet peeve? People popping gum

What do most people not know about you? I am self-conscious

Where is your favorite place to vacation? Ocean City, Md.

What was your favorite summer activity? Going to outdoor jazz concerts

Cherisse Peaten
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