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What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

My most memorable experience is dressing up in group costumes with with son & his family. We often get asked for pictures by the people handing out candy. My family often let me pick the theme because it's my favorite holiday and I pay for the costumes. We have gone as Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Sesame Street Characters, Kpop Demon Hunters: hunters & saja boy demons, Pacman w/ Mrs. Pacman & Hungry Ghosts and the Pink Ladies & T-Birds from Grease. I love sharing the experience w/ them.

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

I know the common pitfalls and mistakes made in horror movies that I should avoid. When you have the bad guy/creature is down keep hitting them until there is no doubt they are dead. Don't just hit them once. When I see a group member being mutilated beyond what can be survived, I am leaving them & not turning back. No messing with conjuring spirits or communicating with them. I don't investigate strange noises and no splitting up and going separate ways and turn off or get rid of your phone.

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

I would take my mom and go to a couple of famous haunted houses. The rest of the money would go to the new business I'm starting. I want to offer affordable and readily available one-on-one dog training designed for each dog's needs and personality. So personal training is more accessible for some like me who couldn't previously afford it. I will also volunteer my time & training to dogs in animal shelters to make them more desirable to potential adopters so they can find a loving home.

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

My hero is my dad. He was a paramedic for 25 years & was the top of his field wherever he went. Doctors & nurses would ask for his advice because he was so knowledgeable. He has saved countless lives and delivered many babies. He overcame poverty by joining the Navy to get his training. He has always encouraged me to hold my head high everywhere I went. He took me to my first horror movie at 5 & we've been watching them together ever since. He buys me all my horror dolls & figurines.