ABOUT ME

Yes, this is me.

I've quit my job to become A Voluntourista pledging to donate my time to good causes at home and abroad. I'm into slow travel. I like to get to know places as I go. This is why I am choosing bicycle as my mode of transportation for now.  I'm somewhat experienced, don't worry about it. Currently, I am spending a quarter in Portland enjoying some unemployed time with my friends and volunteering with random projects around town before my departure in mid-May.

Chronological Personal Facts for Easy Digestion:

• Born in Orange County, California November of 1985
• Raised in Iowa by two well-intentioned & still married parents
• Went to Catholic schools all the way through high school.
• Devout atheist.
• Moved to Portland, Oregon in 2004.
• Graduated from Portland State University in 2007 with a degree in Political Science & Sociology focusing on quantitative research and public opinion.
• I've traveled to: France, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Honduras & The Philippines
• Don't own a car. Instead, I ride my bike everywhere. I am convinced that this how I was able to save for this trip.
• Worked (yes, for money) for nearly four years as a Volunteer Outreach Coordinator for a very large non-profit. 
• I am not married nor do I want to be, but I am dating a very charming & adorable man from Moscow, Russia or Southeast Portland, depending on how you look at it. We are an interesting pair.
• I quit my job on January 27th 2012 to become a Voluntourist. This is why I blog.

Or perhaps you have other questions, that are answered in the FAQs portion of the web-site? But really...

You can always e-mail me at voluntourista@gmail.com