Spent the first 17 years of my life in Homer, a small town in Alaska. Moved to Washington (state) for college, and worked as a fisherman in Alaska during the summers from ages 15-21. Kept going south down to Texas for grad school, and I'm still living in Houston now.

Currently, I'm a freelance choral singer and ear training/sight singing instructor at a local college. I also work part-time in the music office of a church, and I spent a LOT of time singing in church, though I identify as agnostic.

In my spare time, I like to read, get outside, and brew beer.

Interests

• arts
• wine
• beer
• music
• classical music
• jazz
• cycling
• hiking
• sightseeing
• food
• fine arts
• traditional music

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts of classical and jazz music, plus certain artists in other genres. Lately I've been listening to:
Tigran Hamasyan, Avishai Cohen, Vahagni, Theodosii Spasov, Yildiz Ibrahimova, Mihaly Dresch, Karoly Binder, Artyom Manukyan, Bon Iver, James Blake, Chance the Rapper, Kendrick Lamar

Favorite Authors:
Margaret Atwood, Kurt Vonnegut, Orson Scott Card, Patrick Rothfuss, Herman Hesse, Neil Gaiman

Favorite Movies:
Arrival, Pan's Labyrinth, The Orphanage, Shawshank Redemption

What I Can Share with Hosts

An unbridled enthusiasm for art, culture, and your life stories. I love to learn about the things that make people tick, so I will love hearing about whatever it is that brings out your inner nerd. If you're interested, I have plenty of stories of my own. I'm very passionate about good food and drink, and if you've got a favorite place for a beer, I'll gladly buy you one there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States