Interview series: Session 1

I've decided as a regular treat for my readers, I will be conducting random interviews with people you know, some you don't, and many you thought you knew. You may see some of the same questions repeated, but most will be new, as will our interviewees. Keep your eye out, anyone could be next, that means YOU! This week, I have chosen a friend we all know and love, to get this ball rolling: Melissa Fawn Pepin. She is a mother of 3 (2 pups and one husband) and is a successful photographer who travels the world (even Iowa). Here she is with her husband, being all romantical with some bagel bites. Here goes nothing:

Katie: What was your favorite pet you've had (name, type of animal)?
Melissa:

Other than Sophie and Charlie, a sweet rottweiler named Jesse my family had when I was young, who was really stupid. She took out my parents' bedroom wall while chasing a moth.

Katie: What was your favorite toy/or game to play as a child?
Melissa:

Fav Toy: Cut and Style Barbie (until she ended up looking like Sinead O'Conner)
Fav Game: Mall Madness (where I learned the important life lesson that you can't do anything without a credit card)

Katie: If you could travel back in time and change one thing from your life, what would it be?
Melissa:

I probably would have applied to the University of Georgia from the beginning (rather than starting off at smaller schools in the area). Things would have probably been a lot smoother and college a lot quicker.

Katie: Have you ever met or seen anyone famous? Who? Where?
Melissa:

I've seen several...Lenny Kravitz in his Porsche Boxster on Rodeo Drive in LA, Cuba Gooding, Jr. at my mom's first boxing match, and who hasn't seen Michael Stipe, the B52's, or Widespread Panic cruising around Athens from time to time?

Katie: What has been the best job you've ever had, money has nothing to do with it?
Melissa:

Definitely this one! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It's awesome getting to see people at their absolute best and getting to use creativity on an everyday basis!

Katie: Any nicknames we should (or perhaps shouldn't) know about?
Melissa:

Lots! Tootie, Tootoo- by my father's family, and my mom and dad, Kidstuff- by Tony, my stepdad, Mel- by about everybody else, and Melis- by my high school volleyball team

Katie: Are you planning to bring sexy back?
Melissa:

Done.

Katie: And lastly, who is the 4th person on your recent/received calls list on your cell phone?
Melissa:

Mandy (one of my future brides booking an engagement session)