I intend bring laughter and (physical) storytelling whenever I go, as they are after all the universal languages. :0)

Everywhere I go I work at as clown, teacher, actor, creator, healer. I also have a strong meditation practice, that often involves intuitive healing (working with energy, holistic medicine, spirit communication, deep listening, etc.).

I have a deep love for united community (people taking care of people)
And places/homes that smell of incense.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I actually took a break from couchsurfing for a bit as I had a string of guests, who I didn't really feel honored my home. Now, I airbnb my extra bedrooms, but am always open to a surfer from time to time.

I also am now more back on the travel train myself and have been doing a lot of 'free base' couchsurfering, but it's nice to come back to the site for more organized ventures.

I airbnb my home so that it pays for itself, but I'm really looking for more ways to share and trade. That's why I find couch surfing great.

Couchsurfing is a great way to enforce the practice of opening up your heart and home... and integrating trust back into society! Balance and trade.

From back in the day...
My Hosts: THANK YOU!
(sometimes at their home, sometimes to their city)
01/03/10 Kyle Rushing (Chicago, Illinois)
01/05/10 Doug Michael and Emily Smith (Chicago, IL)
01/08/10 David Depew and Joe (Chicago, Illinois)
03/06/10 Todd Peacock-Preston (Chicago, Illinois)
03/07/10 William Panek (Chicago, Illinois)
05/21/10 Apostolis Mylonakis (Heraklion, Greece)
05/29/10 Alexios Mavronas (Heraklion, Greece)
05/31/10 Kaisaras la (Heraklion, Greece)
06/07/10 Zechariah Nichols (Reno, Nevada)
06/08/10 JNNNK (John) (San Francisco, California)
06/09/10 Daniel Ishofsky (San Francisco, California)
08/07/10 GREG KAY (Los Angeles, California)

Arrival Dates of My Surfers: (Lovely Meeting You!)
01/16/10 Danni Shtraus
01/21/10 David Furry II
01/25/10 Josh Polgardi and Dan
03/12/10 Gwenaelle Duchesne and Mohammad
03/20/10 Heather Sprouse and friend
03/31/10 R.P. Oats III
04/02/10 Andrew Janeski
04/03/10 Robb Pope
04/05/10 BAKEDINATX (B.J)
04/09/10 Annie Harshman and Rosie
04/19/10 Josh Mints
04/28/10 Michael Miller
05/05/10 Lukasz Mikolajczuk
05/05/10 Alec de Beaufort-Suchlick
05/06/10 Holly Hargrave, Christina Griffith, and Lacey.
05/13/10 Dan Coyle and girlfriend!
05/13/10 Michael Miller
08/09/10 Jordan Smellie (stayed to live!)
09/17/10 Chloe and Desi
09/19/10 Dan Fleege
09/28/10 Heather Williams, Hannah, and Kirby!
09/29/10 Andy Stieff
09/30/10 Tratham Kovaloff
10/07/10 Cisco Clervoix and friend
10/17/10 Patrick Dykema
10/28/10 Matt Williams (4)
11/03/10 Carlo Ribaux and Band (3)
11/03/10 Scott D. Davis
11/10/10 Craig Combs
11/14/10 Corey Stenhouse, Anika Molesworth, and Kara
11/18/10 Alberto Simon
11/22/10 Elle Tometzki
12/02/10 Matthew Perry
01/23/11 Matthew Van Wagner
01/24/11 Charles Harrison
03/18/11 Amy M.
06/14/11 Elisabeth and Afton
06/21/11 Adam
07/07/11 Pierre
07/12/11 Ewa and Woyeck
08/10/11 Rob Agnes
08/11/11 Jordan Smellie (returns!)
08/14/11 Justin, Christopher, Jen, and Marcus
(67 surfers to date!)

Interests

storytelling, meditation, travel, sustainable living, deep listening, dense nature, moving where the wind asks you to go....

• acting
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• surfing
• teaching
• languages
• medicine
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies. Samasara. Bakara. Big Fish. Dead Poets' Society. Babies.

Books. Siddhartha. Tao Ching. The Little Prince. The Symposium. The Alchemist.

Music. all those organic sounds of the world playing at once.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was in Nepal for both of the recent major earthquakes. I got picked up for a couple of random volunteer missions. There was one area I went through, almost 90% of the homes were destroyed. I clowned and danced around. The locals were so playful and fun to be with.

Teach, Learn, Share

Storytelling. Metaphor. Belief in the "un-proven".

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a story with you, give you an energy healing session, clean out your fridge, help in your garden, etc...

I like stays to be balanced, so I like to give back/trade with my hosts!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Poland, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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