Origianlly from Southern California, I came to the Bay Area to attend UC Berkeley, and over the years have transformed into a modern hippie-ish spiritual heart-centered dancer being. I seek connection and growth. I aspire to live out a life of heart-centered consciousness. I like to see the good in myself and others. I'm perceptive, thoughtful, caring, shy at first, and then sometimes very silly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In the short term, I need a place to stay while visiting Portland for a retreat(!), with an extra day on either side to explore the city. Looking at the year ahead, I think the period of travel I've been hoping to have has finally arrived :) So, the journey has to begin somewhere.

Interests

• pets
• meditation
• buddhism
• walking around
• non-dual spirituality

Music, Movies, and Books

In the current era, which admittedly I think is on it's way to the next thing, Ive been listening to Ray LaMontagne, Michael Jorgenson, Across the Universe, and various indie dance artists and stations. Throw in a little Michael Jackson for kicks, and chakra balancing radio when it's time to soothe. When I've been in a rock mood, one of my favorites is Phantom Planet self-titled.

Currently reading Autobiography of a Yogi by Swami Togananda Paramhansa. Uplifting, nourishing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

6 week insight meditation retreat at IMS, 2013

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm often quiet about my views on life these days. Every thought, every feeling, every view has it's place.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Presence, friendliness, kindness

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Israel, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel