CURRENT MISSION

to spend all of my free time dancing at discos and eating cheese on toast.

ABOUT ME

A sometimes creative type from NC, forever seeking good coffee, beer, design, & food. I'm often armed with a pencil, torch, hammer, and/or demitasse... so best not sneak up on me from behind. ; )

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a lazy philosopher, so I'll let a quote do the talking for now.

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
- J.R.R. Tolkien

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't do a lot of surfing as I live in a tiny town and work too much... but when I escape, I love to see new places and meet new people!

I went backpacking around Europe some time ago and I would have loved to have known about this site back then! Meanwhile, I've just been staying at hostels.

Interests

My interests include good design, conversation, metalworking, coffee, stop-motion film, kayaking, travel, so many things!

• design
• dancing
• dining
• cheese
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• traveling
• metalworking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• surfing
• philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Oh, gosh. I'll list some things soon.

Meanwhile, check out my music tastes on Spotify! It's all over the place.

http://open.spotify.com/user/gypsybarista

Teach, Learn, Share

If I host you, chances are I'll use you as an excuse to whip up a batch of the most fantastic rosemary-olive oil shortbread cookies.

Also, if you wish to learn anything about jewelry fabrication (chainmaille, wire-wrapping, precious metal clay, etc.) I'm your gal.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, jokes, drinks, and high fives!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States