Name: Lois Vanessa Gary

Occupation and title: Unemployed

Age: 40

Church affiliation: Looking for church home

If I could change my name, I’d make it: Khadia

Pet I’d like to own: Pomeranian puppy

People say I look like: Janet Jackson

Favorite movie of all time: “Titantic”

TV show I never miss: “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”

The secret to happiness is: Jesus

I wish I knew how to: Better manage money

Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: “Respect”

If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Chicken, oranges, French fries

Three words that best describe me: Happy, loyal and understanding

One superpower I wish I had: That I could be in four places at the same time

Book currently on my nightstand: “The Stand” by Stephen King

My proudest achievement: Getting my GED and vocational certificates

My most humbling moment: When my nephew was born

My most recent trip: Richmond

My life won’t be complete until: I can have stability

My friends think I’m: Outgoing and funny

I really lose my cool when: Someone upsets me or lies to me

Favorite pro sports team: Dallas Cowboys

Favorite color: Blue

What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? Staying drug-free and focus — myself

What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? To make a change for the better

Which local charitable or nonprofit organization do you wish more people would support? Help the homeless

What gives you the blues? Not working

What’s your best childhood memory? When I use to ride out with my mom and dad

What’s your most recent venture? When I was incarcerated for 17 years