Hi! I'm Andrew. Thank you so much for checking out my profile and getting to know me and my journey to parenthood. I've dreamed of becoming a parent since I was a kid myself. It's something I hold dear to my heart to raise child(ren) in a loving and caring home. I’m tremendously excited about sharing this exciting journey with someone truly special and generous, built on trust, kindness, mutual respect, and gratitude. I know this journey takes an extraordinary amount of love and selflessness, and I would forever be grateful to the amazing person who helps make my dream of becoming a parent come true!
Communicates in
English
Occupation
Director of Policy
Religion
Non-religious
Sexual orientation
Gay
Fun facts about me
One could say that my baby fever started pretty early. At just seven years old, I had an entire page in my school notebook dedicated to baby names, with one column for boys and another for girls. As the youngest of my generation, I grew up surrounded by my cousins’ babies, and I spent a lot of time fantasizing about having kids of my own someday. Apparently, even at seven, I was already working on my future family plans!
My name had quite the journey of its own. I was born in Korea with the name Kyu-ho, but my grandmother and aunts called me Soo-jin—which, fun fact, is typically a girl's name. When my family was immigrating to the US on Christmas Day of '95, my dad decided Kyu-ho might be difficult to adapt to English, so he changed it to Soo-ho. I don't know if a boy named "Soo" is exactly any better. But, funny enough, there is a Johnny Cash song called A Boy Named Sue. Of course, it became my unofficial theme song among my friends in high school.
The name adventure didn't end there. When my dad became a US citizen, we learned that I could legally change my name for the grand price of $55. After scanning literally hundreds of names, I landed on Andrew Etienne—with Etienne being a name my French teacher insisted on because it was the name I used in her class. And just like that, another chapter in my naming saga began! Nowadays, my family and friends call me either by "Soo," "Andrew," "Andy," "Drew," or simply "Hey, You!"
Interests and hobbies
I’m what you might call a “jack of all trades, master of none!” I love trying new things, learning new skills, and picking up random hobbies along the way. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors, whether that means hiking, cycling, swimming, camping, or hitting the slopes for a ski day. When I’m not out exploring, you’ll probably find me playing the piano, tending to my ever-growing collection of plants, or curled up with a good book to unwind.
One of my more unusual hobbies is cleaning! There’s something incredibly satisfying about a sparkling-clean home. Put on some good music, hand me a scrub brush, and I’m in my happy place! I may not be a master of any one hobby, but I love keeping life interesting, trying new things, and finding joy in the little things.
“”My friends would probably describe me as “nice” and “sweet,” and I’d like to think they’re onto something! I’m definitely a people person, and I really value being thoughtful, empathetic, and making sure everyone feels included. I’m usually the one checking in on friends, making sure everyone is having a good time, and looking out for the people I care about. Seeing my friends happy really makes me happy, too! At the end of the day, I care a lot about the people in my life, and I try to show it in the little ways that I can that I think make them feel loved and supported.