What's on your bucket list for 2013?

To stop and smell the roses… be present. I want to focus on having fun and enjoying the stuff that matters rather than getting caught up worrying about the wrong things.

What is your favorite creative outlet?

I enjoy doing pretty much any artistically creative endeavor. From coloring books with my niece to making glitter collages or sculpting clay. Anything that gets my head in the clouds and makes time go away.

Where do you like to volunteer your time?

I have a soft spot in my heart for animals. So whenever I see an injured or abandoned animal, I feel compelled to help.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

“It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.” – Jean-Luc Godard Nothing is original. Every idea is a collage of other things that you have seen, heard, experienced. I try to always keep my inspiration meter running, collect things that speak to me and store them in a little archive to be utilized later.

What is the best thing about working with the Allegra team?

I am of the opinion that 2 heads are better than one. Our best ideas emerge from bouncing them off of each other. It’s always satisfying when the team’s collective brainstorming comes up with a concept so good that you’re actually excited about executing it and sharing it with people.

If you could only have 3 bands on your iPod, what would they be?

This question is so hard! I guess I’d have to say something old, something new and something blue… so David Bowie, The Broken Bells and Al Green

What one thing would you take with you on a deserted island?

Hmm.. probably a boat so that I could come back when I wanted.

Where were you born?

I was born at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, California at 2:32 AM with mohawk (I’ve seen the photo).

What beverage can you not live without ?

Tea! I should have been English.

What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?

I’d love to have a shop on Etsy.com selling handcrafted goods.

How many pets do you have? What are they?

A big handsome boxer named Jack that does the Charleston every time I come home.