Hi there; So, a little bit about myself...I'm a passionate lover of original music, vegetarian cuisine, poetic literature, vintage fashion, progressive politics, organic foods, thought-provoking art & photography, foreign & independent films, animals of all kinds, world travel, & the grandeur of nature.

I grew up in Portland & graduated from PSU in '11 with my Bachelors of Science in Liberal Studies (creative-writing, film, & English focus). Now, I live in SE Portland & work at a local hostel. I'm currently pursuing meaning in all forms; Attempting to promote a more pleasant world through everyday actions & by supporting small local businesses & artists.

I also enjoy playing guitar & singing (I've played for about 10 years) & have been dabbling in songwriting recently.

understanding all sides of an issue or question with empathy & depth.

Literature: Truman Capote, Kazuo Ishiguro, & David Sedaris...I'm reading Truman Capote's debut novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms, at the moment.

Music: Beach House, Foxygen, Wilco, Julia Holter, Lower Dens, Purity Ring, Arcade Fire, The War on Drugs, New Order, Sharon Van Etten, My Bloody Valentine, The Clash, Matthew Dear, The Smiths, The Velvet Underground, Lord Huron, The Beach Boys, John Maus, Slow Club, The Cure, Spiritualized, Grouper, Dum Dum Girls, Burial, The Beatles, REM, Talking Heads, The National, LCD Soundsystem, The xx, Grizzly Bear, Echo & The Bunnymen, & Wild Nothing

Film: The Third Man, Paths of Glory, Blood Simple, I Fidanzati, The Conversation, About Schmidt, Heartlands, Dr. Strangelove, My Night at Maude's, Hard Eight, Barton Fink, Ghost World, Stray Dog, The Limey, Magnolia, Pulp Fiction, Animal Kingdom, The Last Detail, Das Boot, Stranger than Paradise, Beginners, A Serious Man, Il Posto, Mikey & Nicky, Fargo, & Take Shelter

Television: Real Time with Bill Maher, Globe Trekker, & Independent Lens

Cuisine: I cook often & love so much; Italian is a favorite.

music & art

usually cooking dinner, reading, listening to a new album, or watching a Criterion Collection film...but, I equally enjoy going out & about, too.

you're intelligent & compassionate & you love art, conversation, & animals. Let's get to know each other.