"Don't shove me into your damn pigeonhole, where I don't fit, because I'm all over. My tentacles are coming out of the pigeonhole in all directions." - Ursula K. Le Guin

We've all got so many sides to ourselves. I'm a traveler, professional, student, hiker, going to dive bars and cocktail bars-er, reader, partier, explorer, TBD-er. Can't wait to say hi.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I haven't surfed in a looong time, but I'm back at it! Last time I surfed, I found myself among just the most amazing community of people. My travel was so much more fun and interesting because of the people I met and stayed with along the way. Couchsurfing totally changes the experience of much of what 'travel' consists of -- the nighttimes and the downtimes -- and makes them part of the adventure.

Interests

Hiking, reading, the ocean in winter, traveling, climbing, bloody mary's, speaking different languages, listening to others' stories, food comas, exploring hidden corners, going to concerts, picnics, making fun of myself, politics, a great dance party, boba tea.

• cats
• dogs
• books
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• partying
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Galactic, Janelle Monaé, The Avett Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Queen. All across the board.

Books: Too many to name here -- let's talk!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once blew up enough balloons to fill an entire room.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to travel and can share experiences from places I've been - Eastern Africa, Indonesia, Australia, South America, Europe.

I've got a fair amount of experiences under my belt working and thinking about politics, public service, and social change -- would love to have conversations along those lines.

I'm really interested in hearing people's life stories, and all the different paths there are to take. I'm always looking for new books to read and music to listen to, so share with me your favorites!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, food, and stories. What else is there?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Spain, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Rwanda, United States

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