Marcy Medina - Journalist and Consultant

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to work for Clinique and name all the lipstick colors.  

What was your first job?

I worked at a pastry shop called Prantl's with my best friend Darcy.  

Give me some good deed ideas?

Donate blood. Offer to help your older neighbors with grocery shopping, driving to appointments or lifting heavy objects. 

What childhood toy did you long for but never get?

I always wanted Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse but my parents got me the Townhouse. It did have an elevator which was the best!

What do you bring with you everywhere you go?

My eyeglasses because I am extremely nearsighted.  

When did you first feel like an adult?

When I went to Florida my junior year of college to intern at the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel newspaper. I rented a room in the staff librarian's condo and drove myself to work everyday.  

Ice-cream or chips?

Ice cream. But chips are a close second.  

What would your warning label say?

Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from extreme heat.  

How do you waste time most often?

YouTube. 

Any tips on getting a good nights sleep?

A good workout followed by a long, hot shower usually does the trick.