Kristen King

Town: Shreveport

Birth place: Shreveport

Occupation: Communication Director at the Bossier Chamber of Commerce

Family: Engaged to Michael Holmes; looking forward to our Bahamas wedding in May!

My hobbies are: I’ve been a runner for a while, but recently started triathlons last year. For the next few months, training will be my hobby as I get ready for the Austin Half Ironman in October.

I drive a: 2012 GMC Terrain

My favorite author is: Chelsea Handler & Stieg Larsson

The last book I read: “One Day” by David Nicholls

My idol is: Obviously I try to be like Christ-like, so I would say God but on a realistic level, I’d say my Aunt, Tracy Hester because she’s one of the strongest women I know

My favorite kind of music is: I’m really into Ingrid Michaelson and Tristan Prettyman right now, but my taste is always changing. I love country, alternative and I’m a big fan of anything on my ipod that motivates me during a run.

My favorite performer is: I have a huge crush on Steven Tyler

My favorite movie is: Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes

My favorite TV show is: Grey’s Anatomy

My favorite restaurant is: Counter Culture and Trejo’s

The four guests at my fantasy dinner party are: Cher, Chelsea Handler, Meghan McCain, and Diane Sawyer

My favorite thing about Bossier is: The community; I love how everyone partners together to get things done. It’s a true neighborhood feel where everyone is working together for the greater good.

If there's one thing I won't do it's: There’s not a whole lot of things I won’t try at least once. I love risks, dares and challenges.

My pet peeve is: Trying to have a phone conversation with a distracted person. I’d rather they hang up and call me back when they can focus…. I’m guilty of it, too.

When I'm nervous I: pick at my nails

My favorite memory is: Hosting a reality show. It’s one of those “once in a lifetime” experiences and I’m so blessed that it happened to me. I was able to travel for four months straight and I learned so much about life and myself.

If I could, I'd write a book about: ’ve written a book called “Sorority Soldier.” It’s about going from being a Phi Mu at LSU in Baton Rouge to a Soldier in combat boots and fatigues. It developed out of my blog I kept while in Iraq, which was described as “legally blonde meets private benjamin.” I’m currently polishing the final product and querying agents.

You will never catch me wearing: never say never

My father and mother would say I'm: Ambitious and Silly

My friends would say I'm: Crazy