I try not to read best-dressed lists or anything like that. For every good thing, there will often be a not-so-nice thing people would say.

It's good to be challenged, to keep moving forward, and keep being inspired and scared. I feel like, if you're not afraid of something, you shouldn't do it. If you're just coasting through things, what's the point? You're not learning.

When I work out, I feel happy, confident, and accomplished.

Actually... I'm starting a new thing and rebelling against ridiculously high heels. It's inhumane.

Somebody who talks about how much they're eating and counts calories is unattractive to me. And when you limit yourself in the things you eat, it affects your mood. I've seen people who are a nightmare to be around because they're not eating. That's why I always have an apple in my purse or a Luna Bar in the glove box in case I get stuck in traffic - I don't even want to be alone in the car with myself if I'm hungry!

Even though my grandparents live overseas and are so far away and we talk as much as we can, we don't see each other that often.

I learned to cook by watching and helping my mother in the kitchen. I also learned by trial and error. Even though I'm big on recipes, I love to make up my own dishes and when you take a risk in the kitchen, you learn a lot about food!