social justice, culture, food, travel, spiritual enlightenment, self exploration, nurturing growth in every thing
free thinking folks, ones that challenge my point of view and keep me on my toes and ones who will mutually support me in my differences and accept me for me ;-)
jazz, blues, r&b, hip hop, american standards, electronica, indigenous beats and sounds -- basically anything that invokes thought, introspection and make bodies groove so sometimes that includes country and bubble gum pop
Shawshank Redemption, Bend it Like Beckham, Joy Luck Club, Like Water for Chocolate, Chocolat, First 50 Dates
Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations (Travel Channel), Las Vegas (NBC), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
All of Nigella Lawson's cookbooks, The Alchemist, all of Anthony Bourdain's books, Angels & Demons, The DaVinci Code, all of Sandra Cisneros' books, all of Amy Tan's novels and childrens' books, Rudolfo Anaya - especially Bless Me Ultima (all time favorite!)
Lola Cresing, Momma & Dad, The Joe, and those who strive to fight for injustices every day 'cause it ain't easy