'There are no strangers in the world, only friends we have not met yet. ' I love the outdoors, walking and biking as much as I can, particularly when it is sunny. I also go hiking whenever possible. I sing and am resident choreographer with the Vancouver Men's Chorus. I dabble in the visual arts, sew a little, play volleyball, travel as much as I can, and like music, television, movies, drag, spirituality, and hanging out with my friends with whom I tend to spend tons of time laughing non-stop. I love meeting fun, funny, interesting, and kind people who have a great sense of humour and also really love making good friends. I am originally from the Philippines, moved to San Francisco in 1999, then to Vancouver in 2006; I have visited several countries and want to visit more! I have been involved in social services all my adult life, particularly in the field of trauma as a psychotherapist. I continue to do this work here in Vancouver. I was also Faculty at the University of British Columbia at some point.