i am a connoisseur of public transit, fruit markets and graffiti art. i love going to the dentist. i am a snarky optimist. my life is the most fun thing i can think of.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i like you.

i'll listen.
i'll ask a lot of questions.
i'll make you laugh.
i'll laugh back.
i'll poke you in your politics.
i'll feed you delicious vegan home-cooked meals.
i'll give you free medical advice.
i'll probably clean your kitchen.

Interests

organizing for reproductive justice issues. dismantling racial oppression & white supremacy. prison abolition. astrophysics. confusing & disenfranchising hetero/cissexist patriarchy. giving capitalism what-for. building community. learning science. hugging animals. reading comics. riding my bicycle. sweating on the dancefloor. eating all the cake.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• literature
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• politics
• comics
• reading
• puzzles
• cycling
• history
• nursing
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

music...
i listen to an eclectic variety of music, ranging from 13th century polyphonic chants to 1970's michael jackson to my electronic musician friends. i have an unyielding crush on hiphop.

movies...
i like french films. i like silent films. 'la passion de jeanne d'arc' is my favorite film. it's a silent french film. additionally, i'm a fan of mafia, gangsters, samurai and kung fu. mainly i like movies that depress the hell outta most people.

books...
i read fuck tons of literature, mostly classics but some elegant contemporary stuff, as well. nonfiction about science, history and politics also wets my whistle.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

been one of 15,000 people taking chicago's streets in opposition to the NATO summit.

Teach, Learn, Share

i can teach you about how to take care of your body, especially if you've got a uterus (i am a nurse and a reproductive health nurse practitioner), and i can teach you how to cook vegan food that'll make your omnivore friends jealous & fat.

i want to learn everything you know. i'm working on my spanish-speaking skills, so any folks who wanna speak spanish with me are encouraged. other curiosities right now: liquid eyeliner, shibari, bike maintenance, a really good vegan ranch dressing recipe, & sissy-bouncing.

i like to share whatever i have to spare, sometimes that's snacks, sometimes that's bikes, other times knowledge, comfort or time. i supremely enjoy being helpful & problem-solving. i wish for everything to be highly efficient & extremely fun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

i've been making vegan meals & treats for 15 years and i'm pretty much awesome at it. i really, really like eating. my medical knowledge is ever-growing & a resource that i love to provide to anyone who needs/wants it. i know chicago like the back of my hand. i am really good at puzzles. i am a voracious reader of literature and political history/philosophy, and i love talking about art, culture & politics. i mean, i'm a socialist; i'll probably share most things with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States

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