With the precious time I have, numerology, beading, cooking and writing are what I do to stimulate my mind or to relax.
Except for my brother, NOBODY UNDER THE AGE OF 18!! And please, NO GUYS WHO ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN "girl collecting"!! That being said... Dead: Lao Tsu, Jesus, Mother Teresa, Marilyn Monroe, my maternal great-great grandmother. Alive: The Dali Lama, Angelina Jolie, artists, musicians, seekers, story tellers, people with something intelligent to say...
I like anything that moves me mentally, physically, spriritually or that takes me back in time. My current and longest lived favorite is Electronica, specifically Trip Hop and Acid Jazz, with good sized helpings of House, Breaks and DnB. Anything live is great, especially if it's outside.
Psychological Thrillers is what I like to spend my $$ on, you know, the ones that leave you utterly flabbergasted and any movie about Vampires. However, I have been known to enjoy an occasional chick flick or silly stoner movie now and then.
PBS and Grey's Anatomy.
Favorite series ever - The Dark Tower by Stephen King. Anything by Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume is my favorite. Favorite single book ever - Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman.
People who have the patience and discipline to have children. People who believe in themselves and never blame others for their shortcomings, failures or problems. People who create and innovate. People who continue to love even after being hurt.