Life Outside of Ulla: I enjoy spending time in nature with my dogs.  I love relaxing with my friends, family and on my own. Watching films is a regular pastime, I would say documentaries are my favorite genre.  I find people are so interesting and you can learn a lot from others’ life experiences. I also enjoy gardening, yoga, camping, gemstones and minerals and cooking.

Why you enjoy your job: Meeting people from all different walks of life is the biggest perk; I love to talk with people about almost anything. Once you get to know someone, it makes picking out a new pair of glasses much easier because we know what needs should be met. Selecting frames is part creativity and part problem solving; every day is different from the next, and I love that!

Love for other local businesses:  I try to do all of my shopping local- some of my favorites are Burnie’s Rock Shop, the Willy St. Co-Op, Verlo (nothing like a handmade mattress!), Players Bar and Grill, Olbrich Gardens, the Farmers’ Market, and of course, the Union Terrace on summer nights!