The color orange. Waking up before the sun has risen if there is an adventure ahead. My Nikon D80 because I can’t afford anything more complicated yet. My cats Ani and Myla. Sprite in a cold glass bottle in Latin America because there is no high-fructose corn syrup. Scary movies with my bestest Somalian friend Dee. Silly, dramatic, sensitive, generous, nervous, creative, impulsive, resourceful, sarcastic and type A. Traveling with Sabine, Amelia and Andy but necessarily all together. Finally embracing my thirties. Being on the ocean surrounded by mammals and fish. The ambient light that comes from Christmas tree lights. Negra Modelo, Ravenswood Zinfendel and bloody marys. Dancing salsa with an awesome lead and an even better live band. Admittedly a sufferer of OCD. Couch surfers. Andy’s crystal prawn recipe. My nephew who continues to entertain me. My newly discovered 55mm 2.8 lens. All facts strange, bizarre and useless. 2 hour long conversations with my dearest friend from college, Carla. Tacos de adobada y asada en tortillas caliente. My nose and big toes. Scrabble by candlelight. My parents who continue to support me and ALL of my decisions. Finally my grandmother who inspires me to be strong for others, be honest with myself and be great beyond measure.