Cuisine/ foods- Japanese...I have a weakness for poke--raw fish prepared with sesame seed and soy sauce--even though I'm allergic to seafood.

Favorite childrens' book as a child- the BabySitters' Club & the Sweet Valley series

Favorite book as an adult- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan and Blu's Hanging by Lois-Ann Yamanaka

Movie- Once Were Warriors w/ Rena Owen, directed by Lee Tamahori

Actor/ Actress- don't really have a favorite

Pets/ animals- I never really had any, so I don't have a favorite for this too... and I have yet to see a squirrel in person!

Color- My closet is full of blues and blacks

Store- Guess? and Macy's

Disney movies- Lilo & Stitch...for real.

Musical theater and/or live play- "Miss Saigon"

Musical artist- Dance Hall Crashers, Jack Johnson, Alicia Keys

**and now for some of my own**

Favorite drink- Strawberry Bubble Tea

What do you collect?- Precious Moments figurines