Robin White came to Little Rock after growing up in Texas, but we won't hold that against her. She's recently taken an active part in the GLBT community and we're glad she's here.

We asked Robin how she ended up here: “I spent the first 18 years of my life living in Texas, and I came out here to the Natural State for college. These days I'm living in the Little Rock area with my wife.

While Robin is employed by the state, she says she isn't in a career yet, but is thinking of going to graduate school.

Asked what kind of things she's done for the GLBT community, Robin said, “I haven't really done a lot of work for the community per se — mostly I've just been out and proud and visible.

We asked for her thoughts on coming out, advice to others, etc.?

“Coming out is never an easy thing to do. It takes guts, and it's hard to guess how your friends and family will really react. But in the end, it's worth it. Always be true to yourself first … everything else will take care of itself after that.

What do you see in the near future and long-range for gay rights/equality?

“I see a lot of resistance and a lot of struggle in the campaign for gay rights, but I think eventually (whether it's 10 years or 100 years down the line) our community will come to be accepted like every other part of the population. 

Profiles in Pride questions:

Date and place of birth?
Fort Worth, Texas in 1982

What is your favorite food? I'm a sucker for fresh bread. Yes, that's right, bread. In my dream world I'd live next door to a bakery.

What food will you not eat?
Any kind of seafood. I'd rather go hungry.

What is the best job you've ever had?
Leading hikes and giving programs to kids with state parks. Can you believe I got paid to play out in the great outdoors?

What is your dream job?
I'd like to be a diplomat.

If you didn't have to work, what would you do with all of your time?
Travel the world. I have a list a mile long of all the places I want to visit in my lifetime. 

Who do you admire most (living or dead)?
The Dalai Lama

Who would you lunch with if you could have anyone (living or dead)?
George W … so I could give him a piece of my mind!

Who has had the greatest influence on your life?
My parents. I have to give them credit for giving me the most loving, supportive environment imaginable throughout my entire childhood and even through today. I couldn't have asked for better parents.

What one thing would you not have done if you could go back in time?
You can't live happily if you always second guess the past. It's best not to think about it. Good or bad, you did it. But I suppose if I *must* choose something, I would not have lied to my teacher in the 5th grade about being late for class. It's a small thing, I know, but I felt guilty about that for years!

What one thing would you have done if you could go back in time?
I would have taken my nose out of the books (at least a little bit) so I could enjoy my high school and college years a little more.

What is your favorite word?
Juxtaposition

Least favorite word?
Failure

Favorite curse word?
The f-bomb

What turns you on?
Intelligent conversation

What turns you off?
Selfishness

What word would others use to describe you?
Genuine

What word sums you up?
Prepared