CURRENT MISSION

biopsychosocial revolution.

ABOUT ME

A social worker/teacher/facilitator by trade who loves working and playing with folks of all ages. I was raised in a small town though I've spent the better part of the last 10 years in cities, sharpening my skills as an educator, therapist, community activist and youth development programmer.

PHILOSOPHY

it changes all the time...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

CS is a lovely way to travel, meet new folks, and embed myself in the narrative context of a place with the people and stories that reside therein.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

stayed on couches in montreal, plattsburgh ny, pittsburgh pa, detroit, fairfield iowa, kansas city mo, and the list continues..all warm hosts; unique in their own ways. i feel like i am making new friends all along the way :)

Interests

growing herbs & flowers, composting, canning & preserving, making beauty & cleaning products from scratch, baking (esp. cookies, cakes and the like), hiking in the woods, yoga outdoors in the early morning, swimming in the ocean, playful improvisation with good friends & willing strangers, mindfulness & meditation, singing (mostly children's songs to my niece), long drives in the scenic countryside

• singing
• beauty
• baking
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• flowers
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• agriculture
• teaching
• social work
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

i dont actively pursue movies or music as a hobby, though i do enjoy many titles and artists when i come across them. as for movies, i tend to like dark comedies. in the music dept, i grew up listening to classic rock, spent my teenage years exploring the local ska & punk scene, and more recently find myself drawn to all sorts of music (though still a good deal of punk rock).

books--i like non-fiction. as of late i've been reading about perennials, red-tailed hawks in central park, composting and meditation.

Teach, Learn, Share

i have experience making meals for groups as large as 30 folks, am an attuned reiki practitioner, have a wee little bit of gardening knowledge, can swing a hammer, stack firewood & make shampoo, and have tons of experience with children from 0-15. i would be down to barter any of these to learn new skills, esp those related to agriculture and/or learning from experienced consultants/jack-of-all-trades.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States