25: Ask San Anything Vol. 8

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Today I’ll be answering a bunch of random questions submitted by Engie. If anyone else has more questions, you can submit them here.

What’s your favorite baked good?

Marble cake. It reminds me of home because my mom used to make it for my sister’s and my birthday. I also love lemon cake and, really, every other pound cake, but it’s become a bit of a tradition to bake myself a marble cake for my birthday every year.

If you could live anywhere (money/job no concern), where would you live?

I have previously confessed my love for Boston. It’s the first city I visited in the US and it left a lasting impression on me. I love its European feel, I love that it’s walkable and has great public transportation. I also love the history. When I came to the US for my exchange semester, I wanted to go to New England. I ended up in California instead.

Who is your favorite Muppet?

I think my favorite Muppet is Elmo. He’s just so delightfully innocent and sweet.

What’s the oldest thing you own?

I had to think about this for a while. I think the oldest things I own are pictures from my grandparents’ youth (which was in the 1930s). They’re currently not in my physical possession (but at my parents’ house). I find historical photos so fascinating.

What’s a book you’ve read that made you stay up too late?

Outlander (the first book and the whole series). I am just a big fan. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and Gabaldon’s talent to weave historical events and people into the storyline of this series makes for really interesting story-telling. And I know I repeat myself, but I love the attention to detail in these books. I don’t mind the elaborate, descriptive writing at all. Some people also find the historical information that is embedded in the story tedious and long-winded, but I personally find it interesting and necessary to set the stage for everything that is happening to Jaime and Claire, and I enjoyed it as much as the rest of the story.

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