#3 The Real "Portlandia"

“Moving here, in my mid 20’s really truly experiencing a culture shock as far as diversity goes, and people being very confused by me, even more so than back in New Jersey.  People ask me ‘Where are you from, from?’ or ‘You’re so exotic’...I hate that word..I’m not a plant, I’m not a bird, I’ve been characterized as a wild animal so many times… And then people say ‘No, no, it’s a compliment!’.  No, what you’re saying is that I don’t belong here…”