CURRENT MISSION

EXPLORE & DISCOVER

ABOUT ME

I left sunny California about 3 years ago to come to London. I'm here studying contemporary dance and to discover the European art scene. Since living in London I have traveled to France, Italy, Belgium, and Denmark. I am currently learning French and a bit of Italian and Spanish when I can. I crave the sun year around. I am interested in languages, new experiences, and connecting with strangers. I think when you experience other cultures you learn more about yourself and the world becomes more available to you.

PHILOSOPHY

I tend to be drawn towards french post-structuralist philosophers in general. Everyone from Baudrillard, to Derrida, to Latour. I have recently gotten into Speculative Realism, including Quentin Meillassoux, Alain Badiou, and Ray Brassier. I keep myself sane with Zen Buddhism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love meeting new people from all over the world with different perspectives, life-styles, and histories. Everyone has a story to tell and a journey to take. Couch Surfing is an amazing way to connect with people and share cultures. I have had some great experiences while surfing and enjoy being part of the Couch Surfing community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I started my Couch Surfing experience in Brussels where I met a kind and sweet philosopher of sorts. I then traveled to Brugge, an extraordinary place unlike anywhere I've been, where I received royal treatment from my host. I returned to Brussels shortly after and connected with a very friendly and accommodating host who took me to some Couch Surfing events and introduced me to his friends. I have met some very interesting and engaging people through surfing in Belgium, and now I wouldn't travel any other way!

Now, I am curious to experience Couch Surfing in other parts of the world...

Interests

Contemporary dance, Ballet, Philosophy, Art, Politics, Meditation, Nature, The beach, etc.

• arts
• street art
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• meditation
• politics
• traveling
• surfing
• buddhist
• languages
• philosophy
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:: David Bowie/ Bob Dylan/ Bjork/ Radiohead/ Morrisey/ Ben Harper/ Jack Johnson/ Portishead/ The Beatles/ Damien Rice/ Lou Reed/ Leonard Cohen/ Regina Spektor/ Sigor Ros/ Dean Martin/ Ella Fitzgerald/ Billie Holiday

BOOKS:: East of Eden (Stienbeck)/ Eva Luna (Isabelle Allendale)/ Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand)/ L'etranger (Camus)/ Martin Eden (Jack London)/ Illusions (Richard Bach)/

MOVIES:: Funny Face/ The Life Aquatic/ Love me if You Dare/ Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind/ Paris, Je T'aime/ CoCo Before Chanel/ Breakfast at Tiffany's/ Mr. Lonely

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paris when it snows, a full moon in Rome, jumping off a rock edge into a river in Pesaro, getting lost in Antwerp, meditating in Denmark, peacocks in Reims, street art in Brussels, sun tanning in Montpelier, crowds of bohemians in Avignon....

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new languages and picking up small phrases from people along the way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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