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DSPORT: Panisa, please take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers.
PANISA: Hi there! I'm really excited to be featured in DSport, and I hope this is the beginning of something new for me! Modeling is not my career at all and this is such a great opportunity. It is definitely something different than my day-to-day job of sitting in a cubicle.

DSPORT: Being a first timer, what's your opinion on this whole modeling thing?
PANISA: It's all new to me! I have never modeled a day in my life and I never considered myself a model! I was very flattered when I was asked to shoot for DSport though.

DSPORT: You should take this opportunity and run with it. What have your past jobs been like?
PANISA: I have always wanted to work in the fashion industry. I started out working at the malls, and then started doing visual merchandising for a while. To increase my income, I went down the street and got hired as a Hooters girl.

DSPORT: Nice work, how did that gig work out for you?
PANISA: I must say that job was quite an experience. It didn't last long though since I got offered a position in mortgage. I took that offer and I am now a personal loan coordinator. I work the typical 9-to-6 hours with nights and weekends off. It's busy and stressful, but I love the fast-paced industry. I plan on doing this as long as I can.

DSPORT: With office hours, you've got some free time. What do you do for fun?
PANISA: I absolutely love to snowboard. I just started last year, but made it a priority to get to the slopes as much as possible during winter. I've been to Big Bear, Mammoth, and Beaver Creek, but would love to try out Tahoe and Aspen soon. I'm a real girly girl but I'm not afraid to break a nail. As far as other hobbies, I like to go to the gym, mountain bike (I have a pink one), shooting guns, and tanning.

DSPORT: So, it seems that you like to travel a bit. Where else do you like to go?
PANISA: I try to travel, but it's hard to take long periods of time off of work. I've been to many places in the U.S., Panama, and Puerto Vallerta. I'd really like to visit my homeland of Thailand. I'd also like to go to Japan one day too; I heard they have a Hello Kitty Land there! Haha

DSPORT: A girl on the move huh? You said Thailand is your homeland but you were born in the States right?
PANISA: I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Then my family moved to California when I was about a year old. After about 25 years living in the San Gabriel Valley, I moved out to Orange County. I love it here! The people, the beaches, the places to go, it's all different and there's always something fun to do.

DSPORT: Sounds like you got a busy lifestyle Panisa, do you make time for the guys?
PANISA: Well, I'm single but I have a huge crush! I like a guy who can make me laugh and that I can be myself around. I really like dark hair, green eyes, and he has to be in shape and over six feet tall. I want someone social like me and someone who is loyal and trustworthy. I want to feel like a princess when I am with him.

DSPORT: Damn girl, that sounds like a lot of work! J/K You're probably well worth it. Now that we kind of know you, give us some background on yourself.
PANISA: Well, I was a total goodie goodie! I never missed a day of school from kindergarten to senior year in high school. I was really into getting good grades and learning new things. I was a total book nerd too!

DSPORT: So, you were pretty nerdy! How was your social life back then?
PANISA: I wore these really big thick glasses and didn't have very many friends. I didn't ever ditch school; I never went to parties, and didn't even drink until I was actually 21.

DSPORT: Wow. Little nerds like you are becoming rarer. When you took that first sip of booze, you must have been in college right?
PANISA: Yes, I went to California Polytechnic University in Pomona. I attended college straight out of high school and majored in apparel merchandising and management.

DSPORT: Cute, fun, and smart, you've got it all. What are you currently trying to perfect?
PANISA: I'm just good at learning new things. Since I started snowboarding a year ago, I am trying to become really good at it, especially because there are not a lot of girls who like to board. I want to learn to do all the fun tricks and jumps, but I don't want to end up with any broken bones!

DSPORT: Sounds like you'll do just fine. What kind of cars are you into?
PANISA: I currently drive a 2006 BMW 330i. I am pretty satisfied with what I drive, but would love to have the Range Rover Sport or BMW 6 Series as my next car.

DSPORT: At least you can be ballin' in the Range out to the mountains. Do you want to wrap up this interview with some last words?
PANISA: I would just like to thank DSport for this opportunity and I really hope this is the beginning of something new for me. Thank you Brandon for lurking my MySpace and making this happen!

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