Grad Profile: BRIAN CUTTS

Current Companion: I am getting married to my fiancée Dr. Alison Brownlie (ironically our> reception is at the Vancouver Rowing Club on the weekend of May 26, 2007)

Occupation: I am a Professional Geological Engineer with my own consulting firm based in Nelson, B.C.

Children? No kids yet, but we are planning to start soon.

Where and when are you happiest? We have some wonderful waterfront property out near Hot Springs Cove on the Island that is very special.

What was your favourite journey? There are so many good ones that it is hard to pick a favourite, but maybe it was climbing in the Yukon, or biking across Tibet, or backpacking around the South Pacific and Southeast Asia during university, or recovering from my ice climbing accident, or working in the Philippines, or receiving teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in India, or ski touring in northern Japan, or hiking in the Rockies, or building a cabin on Vancouver Island, or having a pint of Guinness with my Grandfather in England before heading to Europe, or watching the sunset in the Andes, then again taking the dogs to the park with Alison seems to be about all the adventure I need to be happy.

What are your interests? I like everything, but some of my interests include meditation, travel, real estate, environmental protection.

What is your fondest memory about Hillside? The sound of the bell on Friday afternoons. The trip to Whistler with Soprovich in my parents VW van.

What is your favourite music, past or present? I like Jack Johnson right now, but silence is good too.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Helping people.

What is your greatest regret? I try not to have regrets. We should try to live life to the fullest and if you make a mistake that's OK. Mistakes are just opportunities to learn something new. Why have regrets? Obviously we should avoid doing things that might hurt others.

What are you waiting to do? Getting married.

Last 20 years in 20 words or less: Very Fortunate. Fantastic.

'87 Yearbook Quote: Highlights of "pee-wee's" career at Hillside include being on the basketball team, playing various sports, and evenutally becoming HAC vice prez. Some of us will remember Brian for New Year's Eve parties at Whistler in his VW Van. Brian could also be found skiing and mountaineering. PP: Monday mornings. Future plans: take sciences at UBC next fall.