Meet The People Of Benton County - Crystal Bates
By:
Benton County Enterprise Staff
NAME: Crystal Bates
BIRTHPLACE: Vinita, Oklahoma
YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 44
FAMILY: Husband, Jody; sons, Kyle Nevius and Lane Bates
THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: The small town atmosphere
OCCUPATION: Owner/Operator of Just Teasin' Salon
WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP: An event/wedding planner in a large city
FIRST JOB: Dishwasher at Hilltop BBQ
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Family fun days
THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN: My children were born
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: There are too many to count
WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS: Loyalty and honesty
YOUR GREATEST FEAR IS: Failure
I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO: Outlive my children
I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO: Get through a project without being distracted
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD: Share with family and friends
MY DREAM TRIP WOULD BE TO: Hawaii
HOBBIES: Event planning
FAVORITE BAND OR MUSICIAN: I like too many to list
FAVORITE MOVIE: Dirty Dancing
FAVORITE DRINK: Crown and Coke
FAVORITE SNACK: Jelly Beans
FAVORITE CANDY: Anything chocolate
FUTURE GOAL: Pay off all my debt
WHICH PERSON DO YOU ADMIRE MOST: I can't pick one. I had amazing parents who always supported us
ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF: You're not fat and do what makes you happy
WORDS TO LIVE BY: One of my fathers famous quotes....life's not fair, get over it