CURRENT MISSION

learn from everyone i meet

ABOUT ME

I am bursting with compassion. I have an unusually high level of patience. I try only to give kind words.

I love creating, sometimes this means: photography, slam poetry, painting, creative writing,music.
I also enjoy, camping, hiking, cycling, long boarding and generally being outside.

I like dancing, and people who like to dance.

PHILOSOPHY

non judgement. teach. learn. stay open minded. listen thoughtfully.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

spontaneity, inspiration, finding beauty in small things.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i have only had the chance to surf. when i get settled back home i will begin to host. so far the people i have met have been extraodinarily friendly and helpful. showing me their favorite places and helping me organize my next destination. much gratitude.

Interests

travel. photography. creative writing. fine wine. cheap beer. dancing. listening. autumn leaves. cooking. kite flying. frisbee throwing. language learning. cycling. hospitality. compassion. grace. reading. meditation. counting breaths.

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• meditation
• flying
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• kite flying
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: To Kill A Mocking Bird, the Catcher in the Rye, Into the Wild, the Perks of Being a Wallflower, Boys Like Her, No One Belongs Here More Than You <3
Music: Iron and Wine, Mirah, The Decemberists, Ben Gibbard, The Black Keys, Coeur De Pirate, Horse Feathers, Laura Marling, Damien Rice, MGMT, Mojave 3, Mumford and Sons, Sufjan Stevens!
Movies: The Life Aquatic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

photographing venice at night

Teach, Learn, Share

i know some basic photography techniques. i know a bit about slam poetry. i have been a voice raised for rights, and marched the streets. i can help with these things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States