Mika was raised in her birthplace, Oakland, Calif. until the age of 10, when she moved to Portland, Ore. She considers herself rooted in both places. But, despite where she is in the world, her hobbies have remained constant. Mika has always loved to read, write, draw and create her own music. When not doing the above, you can find her spending time with her family or cozying up with a good book, next to her “furry, ewok looking dog.”