I'm a student, about to start the physical therapy program at the University of Minnesota. I used to play percussion in a gamelan group (Sekar Jaya) and drums in rock bands (401k, Watercolor Paintings); my plan is to start a new band in Minneapolis. I worked for years as a nanny and a teacher, and have been told I make a lot of dad jokes. I like to read and talk about books--right now I'm in the middle of "Tripmaster Monkey" by Maxine Hong Kingston.

Last year, a popular dating website said my personality was "more old-fashioned" and "less traditional" than average. Go figure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like the idea of sharing what little we have on this earth with total strangers and I'm looking forward to meeting new folks and making new connections. I don't get to travel much, but my past experience with CS has been fabulous!

Interests

A lot of my free time is spent playing, listening to, or talking about music. I write letters and make zines. I bike everywhere and I like not having a car. I'm a beer aficionado with a very low alcohol tolerance. I'm also devoted to gardening, and I gave away over 100 plants when I moved out of my place in Oakland.

Music, Movies, and Books

The book I lend out to anyone who will take it is "Scream Queens of the Dead Sea" by Gilad Elbom. My favorite t-shirt is a print of a white whale my sister made me. Recently I loved Elena Ferrante's Neopolitan books.

I like all kinds of music. I'm really into post-bop jazz and European classical, besides rock music, of which I especially love metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was once homeless, which taught me more about life in our material world than anything else I've done.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to learn and teach music. I play drums, guitar, and pitched percussion instruments (e.g. metallophones). I would especially enjoy teaching and learning rounds with other singers.

I also know about how to build things like houses and furniture, and love getting involved in woodworking projects.

And cooking, of course! I can cook pretty amazing versions of a few hippy classics (kale salad, hummus, etc.) and I'm pretty much a novice at everything else.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking with other people. I love sharing the stories that are important to us. I love giving away zines!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Cuba, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States

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