I live in Oakland, CA and I teach English to adults in community college.

I am happiest having long conversations over tea or coffee, preparing and eating new foods, and taking quiet hikes in the redwoods. I appreciate beautiful things that are made by hand - especially illustrations, graphic novels, textiles, and ceramics - and I have a small collection of children's books from places that I have traveled.

Interests

live music, languages, cooking, reading, farmer's markets, my sisters, illustration, travel, meeting new people, learning new things, trying new foods, picnics, graphic novels, stories, conversation, fish tacos, hammocks, warm nights, rooftops, textiles

• illustrations
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie Rock (especially circa 2005), Hip-Hop, Bachata, Beyonce.

Lolita, 100 Years of Solitude, East of Eden, The Elephant Man, most anything by Junot Diaz or Sherman Alexie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived and worked at a hostel in Budapest for a summer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Hungary, United States

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