I am LGBTQIA+ and moved to Portland in 2012 to obtain my BA in classical singing. I work in tech, and have a sweet cat named Lucifer (Luci for short). Most days you will see me treating the sidewalk as a runway—I love bold colors, textures, and always try to infuse my fashion with a whole lot of fun.

If I am traveling, 90% of the time it is to see live music. Most of the time, I stick to my own city ;) I love to meet new people and show them around this unique and creative place I call home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was introduced to Couchsurfing through a friend who was an avid host. I spent a lot of time at her house, and I felt that every time I was there a new traveler was coming through. I got to meet a variety of amazing people, from Texas to the Netherlands. I spent a week with clowns and another week with a reggae band. Every traveler was incredibly interesting and down to earth. I had such wonderful experiences.

Now, I've hosted a number of travelers myself and I have friends from all over the world because of it.

Interests

LGBTQIA+
Classical Music
Contemporary music
Pop culture
Memes
Art
Chronic Illness/Medical Industry

• animals
• arts
• culture
• literature
• fashion
• yoga
• music
• classical music
• opera
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• lgbt

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a musician and avid concert goer. Some of my favorite contemporary artists are:

Brandi Carlile
Rina Sawayama
Beyonce
Nickel Creek
Rammstein
Taylor Swift
Marina & The Diamonds
Billy Joel
Radiohead
Lady Gaga
John Denver
Caroline Polachek

I enjoy films by Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig, and Wes Anderson.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about just about anything the people around me are interested in. If you know about it, I want to hear about it.

I love to have critical discussions of media and culture. My special interests are music, fashion & style, pop culture, LGBTQIA+ topics, astronomy and physics, chronic illness and medicine, and being a silly little guy :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Russian Federation, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States