ABOUT ME
Though I want to say that music is my true love, it's the creatures that create it that are my real passion. There is nothing I am more passionate about than people.
How contradictory we are, how wonderful, terrible and vast we are. The world as we know it exists in our minds, which can be detrimental, limiting, powerful and freeing.
I love to meet people whether or not I like them, I am always fascinated at the eyes through which they perceive. Though not liking somebody will mean less time spent with them, my unenjoyable experience of them is no less appreciated. Everyone is a teacher.
That said, I would be lying if I didn't say I'd prefer it if we got along! Since you are kind and generous enough to have me in your home and share your own knowledge of your country with me, I have a feeling we will. I love finding connections with people, going beyond the small talk. As much as we are all so different, there are universal experiences that always keep bringing us together.

PHILOSOPHY
A good sense of humour is the ultimate virtue.
I don't strive for happiness, but rather, a full life. The search to experience only this one emotion brings suffering, and a dishonest life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people. I love to get off the beaten path in nature and cultural life, and gosh do I ever love the internet for making amazing things like staying with a local in a place you've never been before possible! It's wild to me..

Interests

It's awkward doing this, no? Trying to make yourself seem great to people and conveying who you are through a list. "May I be amazing at you?" - Tina Fey. Still I will do it, hah!:

-music
-travelling
-laughing
-writing
-reading
-visual art
-walking for hours, in cities and especially in nature
-talking
-good beer and whisky in local bars, and a nice strong coffee

Etc.etc.etc...
Though, the utmost interesting of all interests is PEOPLE.

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• beer
• coffee
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Right now?

Books,
-Musicophilia
-The Glass Bead Game
-Ezra Pound's poetry
-all Dr. Seuss books

Movies,
-all Miyazaki films
-Revolver

Music,
-Nina Simone
-Mitsuko Uchida playing Mozart
-Talking Heads
-Bob Dylan
-Curtis Mayfield

I'm not picky (really!) and open to nearly any writers, art galleries, films, or concerts you'd like to show me. Art is made for sharing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I offer my kindness, deep curiosity about you and your country, a home-cooked meal, and a desire to make art, music or write with you. If you have a dog, how I'd love to take it for walks!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada