I am an unemployed grad student in Portland, OR. I have one cat named Portia, who loves attention but doesn't like dogs. I'm connected to a lot of social media, but under a different name for personal reasons. I'm a Sci-Fi/Fantasy geek who loves to cook and make things, but most of my stuff is in storage right now. I'll eat nearly anything, but have to keep foods gluten-free and little-to-no soy. They both make me sick. Portia is a quiet, goofy indoor-only DLH Dilute Tortie senior (around 11 years old). I do have a back injury, so sometimes I'm in a fair amount of pain, but most days are okay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was living in my own place near downtown, but recently had a quasi-eviction (As long as I was out by X date, the eviction isn't on my record, so it'll be easier to get a new place once I have work) and am now staying with one friend for 2 weeks. Around mid-March, I'll need to find another place while I'm scrambling to find work and get my life back together.

Interests

• cats
• writing
• photography
• music
• spirituality
• science fiction

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to nearly every kind of music. You name it, I probably have at least one CD of it. Not much into rap or speed metal.
Movies: Favorite movie of all time is Buckaroo Banzai from 1984. I also love Labyrinth, Princess Bride, Ever After, Galaxy Quest, Independence Day, etc...
Most of my book collection, while in storage, is predominately Science Fiction & Fantasy, with some non-fic and non-genre fiction as well. I also have a few antiquarian books. Not worth much, but I like them anyway.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm a writer with a small press and have published three of my own books and working on collecting stories for an anthology.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking ideas, pet sitting, organizing help, some cleaning (due to injuries, some cleaning is difficult for me.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States