CURRENT MISSION

occupying my life. bringing simply pleasures back into vogue.

ABOUT ME

A sociable introvert, I'm a kind, fairly quiet woman who smiles at strangers and enjoys meaningful conversations about anything, everything, and nothing.
And when I am at a loss, as to what to do next, I try to remember:
"So what do I do? First I admit that I don't know what to do. Then I tell myself that I'm not alone, nobody else knows what to do either." (Frank Gannon)

PHILOSOPHY

"What are we here for, if not to make life less difficult for each other..." -- george eliot

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate as a surfer when I travel.

Locally, I just went to my first potluck, and look forward to attending more local events.

Once I move into my next stable living situation, I look forward to opening my door as a host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, I have surfed couches in Tacoma, WA; Chicago, IL; and Pittsburgh, PA. All three experiences were fabulous. Each host welcomed me graciously into their homes. We shared meaningful conversations about our lives and passions, when time and our varying schedules permitted. Staying and connecting with locals (or transplants who call the place *home*) adds an enriching layer to the overall travel experience. I look forward to meeting more people via couchsurfing, as I travel.

Interests

Good novels and short story collections that keep me up reading into the night.
Going to see live stand-up and sketch comedy.
Writing.
Trail running. Astrology. Yoga.
Hanging out in cafes. Talking story with folks.
Taking long, meandering walks alone. Or with a good friend.
Exploring various healing modalities.
Eating unbelievably good food. Learning to make incredibly good food.

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• potluck
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• trail running

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: the Smiths/Morrissey; Emcee Lynx; the Lovemakers; Tom Waits; Aimee Mann; Dead Prez; Bob Dylan; Belle and Sebastian; Krishna Das; BR5-49; Lauryn Hill; Peaches; drum and bass; Salif Keita; etc.

I enjoy going to small venues to see local bands.

movies: anything by Jim Jarmusch, particularly Down by Law and Stranger than Paradise; I've Loved You So Long; anything with Will Ferrell; thought-provoking documentaries; foreign flicks; quirky indies; etc.

I like checking out old movie houses.

Writers: Binnie Kirshenbaum; David Sedaris; bell hooks; Brenda Shaughnessy; Jhumpa Lahiri; Chris Hedges; Lionel Shriver; Irvin Yalom; Miranda July; Alice Miller, etc.

I do my best to support local bookstores.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completely. Unexpectedly.

I fell in love with the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Seriously. Have you even been there?!

They don't call it the Paris of Appalachia for nothing...

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are curious about astrology, I am interested in having a conversation with you about your birth chart and share a bit of my astrological insight about the cycle(s) you are currently experiencing.

I am very interested in learning more about cooking, and time and schedules permitting, would be open to preparing one of your favorite meals together.

I am a semi-serious runner. And love to ride bikes. Two great ways to explore a new place. And would enjoy doing either activity with a fellow traveler or host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States