CURRENT MISSION

to show and share respect with all whom I come in contact

ABOUT ME

My name is Lori Beth.

I am one of those miserable, chipper little types. Equal parts party animal and homebody, I am happy just about anywhere with just about anything, as I like to find the beauty in everyone.

I host the Steel City Slam (twice/month) and bout manage the Young Steel Slam (quarterly). These are the only registered Slam poetry events in Pittsburgh. I love literature and spoken word arts, and I covet the ability to write passionately. My audience finds me amusing.

I am a huge football fan. If I am able to host you on weekends in the fall, you will have to either listen to me yell at the TV or sit out in the office.

I work hard, at work and at home, and I play harder. I have a M-F 9-5, then I bartend on Monday nights for live jazz at AVA in North Oakland, and I work either Tuesday or Wednesday evening for a high-end realtor. Because of this, I am not always available to "show you around." I can give good recommendations for food, drink, sports, and shows, but I can't always come along.

I do not have international calling or texting on my smarty-phone.

PHILOSOPHY

Be mindful, be positive, be part of the solution.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have many places for future friends to sleep!

I am not in New York or New Jersey or California? When I log in on my office computer, the CS system says I am.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So much hosting!

Interests

Music, coffee, whisky, living "green", meeting people, learning things. My home is my refuge, and I'd like it to be yours as well. The more positive energy we can concentrate there, the better!

• animals
• arts
• literature
• poetry
• beauty
• diy
• dining
• coffee
• partying
• drinking
• gardening
• tv
• socializing
• painting
• music
• jazz
• spoken word
• sports
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Yes please!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hand-sawed a tree to escape from the great blizzard of 2010!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a weekend warrior, DIY-type. I spend a lot of time and energy messing about my house, painting, remodeling, gardening, making a mess. I don't do a lot of going out for the sake of going out, but I do try to keep an eye on fun things and events while I am hosting, so that even if I can't accompany you, perhaps I can make a recommendation.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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