CURRENT MISSION

I am new to the couch surfing community and looking to connect with people as well as have a safe place to stay while I travel.

ABOUT ME

I am a performance poet and scholar. I enjoy a good verbal conversation. I like connecting with people, cooking, reading, and writing/performing poetry. I'm very consciously communicative, respectful, and positive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am looking for a couch to surf.

Interests

Poetry, reading, music, dance, food, etc.

• writing
• poetry
• performing arts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: Toni Morrison, V.S. Naipaul, Jessie R. Fauset, Nella Larsen, James Baldwin, Junot Diaz, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Zadie Smith, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jhumpa Lahiri, Zora Neal Hurston, Charles W. Chesnutt

Music: Neo-Soul, Soul, Afro-beat, Jazz, Pop, Rap, Experimental, House, Dubstep

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I gave a TEDx Carleton College Talk entitled "Just Talk"

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer my host a yummy meal, help with some house chores, or poetry recitals/poem written just for them.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States