welcome to edgard!

hey there! i’m edgard portela (they/him). but you can call me eddy. welcome to my digital sanctuary.

what's this all about?

this blog is my heartbeat in written form. it's where I pour out my thoughts on life, politics, relationships, and everything in between. expect:

• deeply personal essays

• sharp (and occasionally spicy) political commentary

• musings on politics, queer identity, and puerto rico

• original music and poetry

• a healthy dose of humor (often at my own expense)

why subscribe?

✨ my mission: to inspire, to inform, and to love. ✨

whether you're here for the hot takes, the heartfelt stories, or the occasional song, I promise to:

• challenge your thinking

• make you feel seen and understood

• offer a fresh perspective on issues that matter

• occasionally serenade you

who am i?

i am edgard - you can call me eddy. my pronouns are they/him, and i use them interchangeably.

i'm a writer, singer-songwriter, educator, & community activist with a passion for storytelling & bringing people together. my creations are deeply influenced by my experiences as a puerto rican, queer, and non-binary individual.

i've lived more places than a rolling stone - puerto rico, michigan, vermont, & washington, dc - before finding my home in sunny san diego in 2021. these experiences have shaped my worldview and fuel my writing.

i currently work full time and go to school part-time for a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration. i’m even thinking about law school afterwards… oy vey. we’ll see…

i am also involved in several community organizations such as kiwanis club of hillcrest all-inclusive, hillcrest neighborhood association, and the collective coalition of san diego. i’m passionate about the decolonization of puerto rico and about human rights.

with a growing following on social media (nearly 20k on tiktok!), i'm all about authentic storytelling and creating content that makes you think, feel, and maybe snort-laugh a little.

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