CURRENT MISSION

To move better, see more, make more, and support the communities that support me.

ABOUT ME

I'm a Californian addicted to travel, language, and creating; who has little money, few needs, fewer obligations, so much to learn, and a thirst for everything new.

PHILOSOPHY

What we look for defines how we see.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment, I'm unfortunately not in a situation to offer a couch. But I'm excited to participate in the community, share whatever local knowledge I might have with fellow travelers, and meet new people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, I'm almost a complete newbie. I did, however, meet some couchsurfers in Saigon, who took me along to meet up with a local they met through the site. She took us to a delicious dinner, introduced us to her friends at a cool bar, and inspired me to join the community.

Interests

Writing, reading, travel, art, yoga, beach volleyball (though I haven't played in a while), surfing, mediation, and ideas/people who change the way I see.

• arts
• writing
• design
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• volleyball
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Everything by Nietzsche; The Sun Also Rises; Ben Lerner; Cortazar; JD Salinger; Faulkner; Rumi; ee cummings; Neruda; Joyce; Milosz; Baudrillard is a mad genius; Zelda Fitzgerald wrote a hell of a letter to her husband about losing her mind; Bukowski had a bluebird in his heart (and a gutter in his mouth); DFW was an addict in all the best and worst ways; and McCullers wrote poems that look like novels.

Movies are cool. I like music, too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once spent ten days in silence in the Rajastani desert, watching every sunrise and sunset, and meditated 100 hours before speaking again.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic web design, English, and a few corny jokes.
I'm always eager to learn new art skills, and Spanish!
I love sharing art, meals, laughs and stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I cook well (and better every day); I'm full of stories; people tell me I'm a good listener. If you're an artist, I edit an online magazine and I'd love to share your work with our community; and most days I'm spilling over with a profusions of smiles.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Thailand, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Thailand, United States