Ms. Kim works in the U.S. office of a Swedish-Norwegian company headquartered in Copenhagen. Her domicile is ideally located between Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom. Ms. Kim recently had an epiphany in the shoe department of the latter. She welcomes offerings of Yves Saint Laurent lipstick and Manolo Blahnik shoes as she continues contemplating the mysteries of the universe.

Occupation: Software Process Improvement Consultant/makeup junkie

Favorite Color: "Bright Blue Music" by Michael Torke, performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conductor David Zinman

Favorite Quote: "I take Him shopping with me. I say, 'OK, Jesus, help me find a bargain'" - Tammy Faye Bakker