Spotted: in Oakland, CA
Occupation: Bike sales at Mission Bicycle Company in San Francisco and babysitter
Do you babysit through a company?
No, just through a family I met. I have been working for them for five years.
Can you tell me about your chest tattoo?
This was the very first tattoo that I ever got. It's my zodiac sign, Pisces. I got it when I was 16, so its seen some days, but it still looks good, I think.
What about your sleeve?
This is Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss is my number one idol. His birthday is two days after mine and he died the year I was born. I eventually want to get more of his stuff.
What about the one that isn't Seuss?
It's different. Me and my mom got this together because we both like to read books.
Are you from Florida [taking a clue from Stephanie's feet tats]?
I am from Florida. South Florida. I have been here now for six years.
What about the ones on your legs?
These are my newest ones, my favorite. I got them done about two weeks ago, I think. It's from the Never Ending Story, the Southern Oracle. It's one of my favorite movies of all time.
And you have two more below it.
Yep. One is my bicycle club, Dope Peddlers. The other one has my two sisters names in it, Ashley and Kelly. I love my family!
Is your family back in Florida?
Actually, my two sisters are here and my parents are in Florida. The rest of my family is still in Florida.
Did you come out here with your sisters?
They came out first. I visited them and pretty much fell in love with this place and had to move out here.
Have you been living in Oakland the whole time?
No, most of the time I have been in San Francisco. I've actually moved like, 12 different times since I moved to the Bay Area. I have lived in Daly City, a bunch of different places in SF and then Oakland.
Why 12 times?
Just because of living situations not working out—roommates not working out, boyfriends not working out, that kind of stuff.
Where did you get your shoes?
These shoes are from Payless. I got them when I started working at J. Crew and I had to wear flats and had no other shoes I could wear to work. I was like, "shit, I need to go buy some cheap, cute flats."
Where did you get the little bag?
This was actually given to me by my ex-boyfriend's parents. They really liked me a lot.
When was the last time you cried?
That's a hard one. It's been a really long time. I don't know if I can remember—it's been too long. Or maybe I just don't like to remember when I cry. I was really frustrated yesterday and I don't know if I would call it crying, but yeah ...
What happened?
I met a guy for the first time and my friend was being super rude to him and he was going to leave because of it. I convinced him not to leave though!
