interview by Jess McCuan . photo by Rimas Zailskas

Name: Maya Chapman

Age: 26

Do you always wear blue? I do wear blue a lot. Blue is my favorite color. It’s one of those colors that’s stuck with me since I was a child. I was never one of those girls who liked pink.

Is your house blue? I live in an apartment complex. It’s not blue. It would be much better if it was, though.

Wouldn’t it be great if everything was blue? Yes! I love it. It would make me smile.

Do you have any pet peeves? I have an issue with people’s teeth. I think mouth care is important.

It seems like an easy thing to take care of. Yes. Bad teeth are preventable. I’ve never had a cavity in my life. It kills me to see kids with cavities. It’s like—are you kidding me? She’s 2. She doesn’t even have real teeth yet, and she has a cavity.

Any other rules to live by? Always try to keep a smile on your face. Try to remain positive. Stress is preventable too.