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NOTE: I've thrown in some links to things throughout, just so you get an idea of my taste.

Age: - 21

Favorite Color: - I like all bright colors (orange, green, purple, mustard yellow), but I don't wear a lot of them. If anything, I wear a lot of white, black, and grey.

Favorite Animal? - Kitties, llamas, puppies, guinea pigs, cows, pigs.

Favorite music/album/artist/band? - Devo, The Free Design, TV on the Radio, The Zombies, Talking Heads, The Beatles, Radiohead, Sparks, Animal Collective, Stevie Wonder, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, Spoon, Fatboy Slim, M.I.A., The 5th Dimension, Toquinho e Vinicius, Otis Redding, Caribou, The Magnetic Fields, Elton John, Donovan, Cibo Matto, Buzzcocks, Black Moth Super Rainbow, The Kinks, Hot Chip, The Velvet Underground, The Beta Band

Favorite Movie? - Amélie, Cube, Singin' in the Rain, Mom and Dad Save the World, The Full Monty, Starship Troopers, Real Genius, Camp Nowhere, On the Waterfront, Black Narcissus, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Heathers, Empire Records, Cat People, Goodfellas, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, Serenity, The Sound of Music, It's a Wonderful Life

Favorite type of books? - Interesting memoirs, poetry and short story anthologies, classic novels, chick lit

What magazines are you subscribed to? - Lucky, Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, Teen Vogue

What shades of makeup do you prefer?: - Warm tones, I'm not very adventurous about bright color on my face, but I'd be willing to try something new.

Jewelry: - I'm weird about jewelry. For everyday wear, I like small rhinestone studs, small pyramid studs (http://www.etsy.com/viewlisting.php?listingid=37427393&ref=srgallery9&&gasearchquery=pyramid+stud+earrings&gasearchtype=handmade&gapage=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), brightly colored accents (http://www.etsy.com/viewlisting.php?listingid=37571573&ref=srgallery18&&gasearchquery=rhinestone+studs&gasearchtype=handmade&gapage=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), long pendant necklaces, dainty crap (http://www.etsy.com/viewlisting.php?listingid=37939832)

Whats your ideal Sunday afternoon look like? - Watching re-runs in bed while eating Chinese.

Whats your ideal Friday night look like? - Have friends over, have a few drinks, go out for dinner, go to the movies, whateverrrrr.

What are 3 things you'd just have 0 use for? - Body lotions (unless they're industrial strength because I have the World's Driest Skin), body sprays, and candles

If you had $10 to spend at a drug store, what would you spend it on? - Revlon's Matte lipstick in Nude Attitude, CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara, maybe a book light

Do you smoke cigs? What kind? - I don't smoke.

What is something (tangible) you're really good at doing? - I can make some sweet potholders like these: http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4803641/potholder-main_Full.jpg. LOL. I enjoy crotcheting but haven't had to the opportunity to do it in a while.

Where do you primarily shop for clothing? - H&M, Asos, Forever 21, American Apparel

What is your favorite food? - Ceviche (and all seafood, really), pizza, pretty much every breakfast food

What is your favorite chocolate? - WHITE CHOCOLATE

What is your favorite candy? - Sour Patch Watermelons, Swedish Fish

What do you wish you could get your hands on but can't find locally? - I can't think of anything.

What is something you always like to have more of? - Pilot Precise V5 Extra Fine Point pens! I love those!

What is your job? - I work in childcare and teach Spanish.

What do you go to school for? - I went for Creative Writing and Film Studies. I'm gonna pursue a Ph.D. in American Studies (film studies and literature).

What shopping websites do you really enjoy? - Funkylala, Asos, Rare Device, TheBodyNeeds, Gilt Group

Generally tell us more of your likes and dislikes: - I like matryoshkas (Russian nesting dolls), zombie movies, long and fluffy scarves, handmade goodies, cute measuring cups (I'm on Weight Watchers, so I measure everything), couch pillows, polaroids (!!!), rubber stamps, thrift stores, home decor, mustaches, lip balm, screenprinted posters (I collect them), minty gum, novelty mugs, home organization, makeup, jewel tones, bows.

I don't dislike candy and I'd certainly welcome some, but since I'm dieting, don't throw too much in there because I'll eat it all in 3.5 seconds. Hahahaha.

Favorite Etsy sellers, to give you ideas: http://www.etsy.com/shop/michellechangjewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/Juliapott