OutInform: Houston Pride Guide 2015 Issue | Page 23

Q &A 11 What is the one (1) thing that you’d like readers to know about you that’s not in your biography? Do you have a quirk? My wife and I have a huge passion for travel and have been to 12 countries over 5 continents in the last 4 years together and it is something that has truly shaped both of us.Travel is fun but more importantly it teaches you to appreciate people from all walks of life and find joy outside your comfort zone. I have a goal of visiting one country for every year that I've been alive and have seen 27 so far, so only a few behind! Also, Pride Houston has a campaign called My First Pride. If you could tell me about your first pride that we could include in OutInform I would appreciate it About her first pride story including: 1.City, State Houston, TX 2.Year (estimated) 2003 3.The size of the crowd I have no idea but I just remember the streets for miles being closed off and crowds and people everywhere. 4.Why they went I had just graduated from college and moved to Paris a month prior. 5.How it felt when they go there It was amazing to see so many people out and celebrating themselves and their community. 6.Describe their full experience that day/weekend The parade was huge. I remember just being surrounded by masses of people who were celebrating with friends and the thousands of people around them. The energy was almost overwhelming. 7.How much fun they had I still wasn't out at work or to my family at the time so it was incredible to be around that many people who were proud to be who they were. It made me happy to know I was part of such a large community and I felt supported in the road ahead. pridehouston.org OUTINFORM 23