Music:
I am currently obsessed with Golden Smog, Frank Black, Cat Power and Loose Fur. Other than that, I listen to basically everything. elliot smith, the killers, the good life, scissor sisters, modest mouse, jack johnson and such when I'm hanging out. Hiphop when dancing (and sometimes 80s for dancing). Country when I'm kickin back (especially with my girls). Classical and some modern opera (I just discovered a new french opera singer that is amazing but I can't remember her name right now) when I'm relaxing (ie a hot bath) or studying unless I'm tired or bored then I need something upbeat that I can sing and bop to to keep me awake.
Movies:
the adventures of sebastian cole, outside providence, princess bride, zoolander, boondock saints, closer, intermission, take the lead, center stage (i used to be a ballerina, its hard work...), rules of attraction, crash... i'm a movie junkie....
Books:
There are beach reads and there are brain reads. these are some of my favorites from both catagories: anything by orson scott card (ender's game), dan brown (davinic code), jennifer weiner (good in bed, in her shoes, little earthquakes), or marian keyes (sushi for beginners). the adventures of augie march, the fifth sacred thing, power of now, harry potter (the early years), a moveable feast (autobiography of hemmingway), parable of the talents, handmaid's tale, tawny man series by robin hobb, les jeux sont faits... i love to read.... just ask josh how many books i read during our trip....