Jan. 31, 2013

STANFORD, Calif. - Each week GoStanford.com will feature a Q&A with a different member of the 2013 Stanford softball team. This week get to know sophomore infielder Erin Ashby.

Nicknames: E, E-rin

If you could have one superpower what would it be? I would want to fly because then I would be able to go anywhere, whenever I wanted!

Besides softball, do you have any unique talents? Gift wrapping! Doing make-up, hair, and ear piercings... I'm basically the team beautician.

If you could meet any celebrity who would it be? Carrie Underwood! She's drop-dead gorgeous and seems so genuine. And, according to Jenna Becerra, she played softball!

Do you have any pregame superstitions or rituals? The last song I listen to before I get off the bus has to be the same every time.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go? I would want to travel to South Africa because they have such a diverse wild life that most people don't get to see in their lives.

If you won the lottery what is the first thing you would buy? I'd probably try to buy out Coldstone and then buy a Tesla.

What is your proudest sports moment? Putting on a softball clinic for my Girl Scout Gold Award.

If you could attend one professional sporting event what would it be? NBA Finals Championship game.

Favorite candy? Reeses, Sour Patch Watermelon, Pear Jelly Beans.

What is your dream job? Working as a stylist.

Who is your role model? My Parents. They've dedicated everything to giving me the best life I could ask for.

What is one material thing you could not live without? Lululemon's

What song do you always get stuck in your head? Thrift Shop by Macklemore

Favorite music/artist? Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Chris Brown.

Favorite quote? "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon."

Who on the team does the best Coach Rittman impersonation? Boo (Cassandra) and Lauren.

Which of your teammates is the best dancer? Well, I think it's a three way tie between Boo, Ty, and Hanna.

This or That

Ice cream or frozen yogurt? ICE CREAM!!!
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Beach or mountains? Beach
Walk or bike? Walk
Books or movies? Movies
Real mayo or Miracle Whip? Real mayo
Cheez-its or pretzels? Cheez-its
Hot dog or hamburger? Cheeseburger
NorCal or SoCal? Pass
Ski or snowboard? Snowboard
Ryan Gosling or Channing Tatum? This isn't a fair question. Channing Tatum.
Grey's Anatomy or House? Eh, I could take 'em or leave 'em.
Cardinal or White? Cardinal, baby!
Facebook or Twitter? Facebook
Karaoke or dancing? Karaoke
Shorts or pants? Pants
Pearls or diamonds? Diamonds are a girl's best friend. ;)
Sneakers or flip flops? Uggs and Boots :D
Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? Jennifer Aniston, hands down.
Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate, no question.
Coffee or Tea? Arnold Palmer
Phone call or Skype/Facetime? Facetime/Skype, SNAPCHAT, nothing's better than face expressions