Questions

When confronted with superior talent or intelligence, how do you react?
I try to see what they are doing that I'm not so I can learn from them. I listen to those who are more intelligent or wise. There is always a lesson or advice to be learned/heard.

When faced with laziness, stupidity, hostility or indifference, how do you respond?
I don't bother with lazy people. If the stupid people will accept it, I try to explain or teach things to them. I deal with hostility with kindness and an open mind. People behave in hostile ways and we don't always know where that behavior is coming from or where it's rooted. I force people who are indifferent to make a choice. Too many people in this world fight for the right to choose things for someone to waste that power.

When faced with impending success or threat of failure, what do you do?
There is always a possibility that we will fail, I think we must push past that threat or thought and try as hard as we can to achieve our goals and succeed.
When it comes to impending success, I don't get cocky. If you haven't succeeded yet, you can still fail.

Process or result?
I can understand when people say there is beauty in the process but personally, I would fast-forward through the process to get the result.

In what moments do you feel your reach exceeds your grasp?
Every minute of the day. Life would be simple and boring if I only reached for things I know I could grasp. I live for the challenge.

What is your idea of a creative activity?
Things that don't have a set formula or rules. Painting, sketching, thinking, writing etc.

What is your greatest fear?
My greatest fear is that I will be very much alone when I die.

Is it likely this will happen?
It happens to people all the time. There's a difference between being alone and feeling alone. I haven't figured out which I'm afraid of more.

What is your idea of mastery?
Being so confident in what you do that no one threatens you. Being the best at what you do but recognizing that even the best have things to learn.

What is your dream?
I'm old-fashioned. I want to have a family, home and financial stability. I want to have a job that doesn't feel like work. Happiness, whatever that means.

What are your habits?
The first thing I do every morning is drink a bottle of Poland spring water. I bite my nails.

What is your attitude toward...
Money- hate it but hate not having it. People who have it should share it.
Power- It feels great when you have it and sucks when you don't. Power is subjective.
Play-necessity to life
Work- can feel like play but can also feel like hell. It pays the rent.
Praise- Awkward but nice.
Rivalry- Creates a surplus of productivity
Constructive Criticism- Helpful. Please be honest and harsh!

Who are your favorite artists?
Richard Phillips
Richard Prince
Andy Warhol
Jackson Pollack

Who are your fashion icons? Where do you get inspiration from?
Chloe Sevigny
Alexa Chung
Brigitte Bardot
Sophia Loren
Mischa Barton
Rachel Bilson
Nancy Spungen
Jane Aldridge

I get most of my inspiration from blogs, magazines and old movies.

Define Muse?
Someone who makes you want to create and explore.

How do you start your day?
Like I said earlier, I grab a bottle of cold Poland Spring and drink it down. Then I brush my teeth. I wake up by a cellphone alarm.

How do you end your day?
I light a candle or inscent and I read a book until I fall asleep. I love poetry and plays before bed.

Define your personal style.
I don't like to identify with any particular style. I change my clothing according to how I feel and what my daily activities will be. It can range anywhere from bohemian grunge to classic clean, but I always like to be practical.

Some things that mark my personal style are that I don't like to wear pants, I prefer dresses and tights all year round. I like to wear boots rather than flats or sandals. I like the weight of them when I walk. I cover my hands in stackable or small rings. I'm all about intricate details.

What is the one go to item in your closet and why?
My brown lace-up Charles David boots. I bought them in eighth grade to wear in Oliver! the school musical. I bought them for five dollars at a thrift store and now, I never take them off! I love that they toughen up a floral girly dress while also looking great with jeans and a t-shirt or sweater.

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