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Inspired by Bohemian Girl:

Have you taken any dance classes in the past year that you loved?
The only dance classes that I have taken this year have been SCA dance classes (medieval and renaissance period dancing, generally done as sets of couples or in a large circle,) wish I had time this year to get to more SCAdian dance stuff. Oh well...

Wait, I lie. I volunteered at a FreeArts NYC summer day camp, and one of the classes we did with the kids was on African Dance. That was a lot of fun, too.

What is your favorite tea and where do you get it?
Spice Chai Latte, hands down, usually just the Pacific Chai stuff I get at Whole Foods. Though I will drink almost any kind of black tea that is readily available.

What is your favorite podcast? What do you love about it?
KCRW (a public radio station based in Southern California) puts up a random song podcast every day, usually from someone you have never heard of before. I like KCRW because you get a good mix of Indie, World and underground music which you miss a lot of the time in NYC. That usually surprises people, but the NYC radio scene has nothing on Cali.

What food did you love when you were a kid, that when you eat it as an adult it brings you back-carries so much more than just the flavor-but memories. And would you share a recipe?
Hmmm... this idea does not so much exist in my family. My food memories are of Chef Boyardee and fast food. I still think of losing my first tooth when I bite into a good, crusty slice of Sicilian Pizza. I think about my 17th birthday and getting my driver's license and taking the SATs (all those things happened within 36 hours- it was a rough couple of days) whenever I have scallion pancakes at Taipei Noodle House.

What was the last thing you bought yourself?
Strangely enough, a cannister of dark chocolate covered potato chips. They are sooo good.

What color is your bedroom? Is it the nicest room in the house?
I live in an apartment, the default color is white. I want to paint the room, and I have a dozen ideas about how I would like it to look, but I would have to paint it white again before I leave, so I have talked myself out of the effort.

I wouldn't say it's the nicest room in the place, either. Certainly the most cluttered. I would have to give the nicest room award to the living room, there has been some attempt at decor there, and I like my wall adornments.

Are you a better cook or baker?
Tie. There are certain things that I bake well, and regularly, like my apple pie. I think I am a more creative cook than I am a baker, though. I like doing both a lot. You will have to ask my guest which they like better.

What time do you go to bed usually and when do you wake up?
Well, I generally work from 7am-4pm. Since I have a small commute, I have to be awake at 5am most days, which dictates that I should be asleep by 11pm at the latest. I should really shoot for 9 or 10pm, but going to bed at 11pm is hard enough for me. All things being equal, I would be up until 1 or 2am.

What sign are you? Do you know your rising and moon? When is your birthday?
I am a Taurus. I don't know anything about my rising or moon. What are those things supposed to tell you, anyways? My birthday is May 5th.

What was the last thing you said no to that felt like you were taking good care of yourself?
I did not go to an SCA event that I really wanted to get to, but it had been a very long and stressful week, and I thought I would serve myself better by taking it easy.

What is your happy place you go to in your mind when you need to close your eyes and take a moment for peace and calm?
My future fantasies, which take many forms, but always include a loving spouse & children. Simple, corny maybe, but it's my hope, and that idea gives me peace.

What is the last book you read?
The last book I completed was Storm Front, the first of the Dresden Files books, by Jim Butcher. Hank lent it to me. It was a light, quick, sci-fi/fantasy read. I'm still trying to figure out what I'll dive into next, maybe I'll just kill A Distant Mirror. I've been at that one for a while.

I tag anyone who is inspired to play on their own blogs. Just remember that the last question has to be one you've made up.