ABOUT ME

Outgoing, enthusiastic, laid back. I love people and I love learning.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I can't host, but I love meeting travelers, or anyone with common interests. Also I'm looking to surf very soon!

Interests

Poetry, art, music, literature, discussion, fencing, chess.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• poetry
• drawing
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything well done. Favorite book: Wuthering Heights by Bronte. Favorite poet: too many. Rimbaud was my introduction, though. Favorite movie: Monty Python's Life of Brian. Favorite Composer: Beethoven.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a writer in residence in Pula, Croatia. Getting up every morning to write on the porch, with a view of paradise...wonderful.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Do not practice art alone, but penetrate to her heart--she deserves it." Right now I'm wholly devoted to poetry, and exploring how other arts relate. For instance, linking to the Beethoven quote--how does the bedrock of composition, the theme and variations, translate to poetry? How can a poet compose the equivalent of a Van Gogh painting? What's the real, organic rhythm of the English language, as opposed to, say, Russian? I can teach you some (very) rudimentary Russian, by the way, if you like.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good cook! Also, if you like, I can write poetry for you on the spot, on any topic, in less than seven minutes. That's always fun.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, France, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States