THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, December 28, 1994 TAG: 9412240106
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
LENGTH: Medium: 66 lines
This is a side of Teressa Patterson people don't often see. They're used to the mega working woman who keeps everything running smoothly at her office over at The Family Channel.
In fact, the Beach native's efficiency and talents got her named Secretary of the Year by the area chapter of Professional Secretaries International.
But there's also Patterson at home - the animal lover, whose pets are ``a closet full of stuffed animals.''
When she moved recently, other household items may have stayed in their boxes, but her ``pets'' were among the first things unpacked.
Full name: Teressa J. Patterson
Hometown: Virginia Beach
What brought you to the Beach? Born here.
Birthdate: Aug. 9.
Occupation: Executive assistant/office manager, Legal and International Departments, International Family Entertainment (The Family Channel)
Nickname: TJ
Marital status: Married
Children: One son, two daughters, one grandson.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Sleep late, lunch and shopping.
Last smart thing you did: Joined Professional Secretaries International.
Last dumb thing you did: Went to work without my wallet.
Favorite meal: Seafood and pasta.
Favorite movies: ``The Color Purple,'' ``Silverado'' and ``The Princess Bride.''
Favorite song: ``His Eye is on The Sparrow,'' ``Power of Love'' by Luther Vandross, ``I'm Lost Without You'' by Bebe and Cece Winans, ``I'll Always Love You'' by Whitney Houston.
Last book read: ``Wisdom From the Bible'' by Trudie Martineau and ``Beating Burnout'' by Peter McGugan.
Hobbies: Collecting crystal, stuffed toys and T-shirts and reading, cooking, crossword puzzles.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Find more time to enjoy my hobbies.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? He'd be a morning person like me.
Secret vice: Eating microwave popcorn, drinking Crystal Light Tea and watching movies all night.
Favorite restaurant: Le Chambord and Olive Garden.
Your favorite night on the town: Dinner and dancing with my husband.
Favorite TV shows: ``Young and the Restless,'' ``Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.''
Favorite sport: Aerobics, watching NBA basketball, playing board games.
Last vacation: Dec. 5 - Christmas shopping in New York.
Pets: I have a closet full of stuffed animals.
Worst job: Sales clerk in a department store.
Of what achievements are you most proud? My children. Attaining my CPS rating.
What would you like on your epitaph? She lived well, laughed a lot and ``let her light so shine.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by CHARLIE MEADS
by CNB