CURRENT MISSION

Become fluent in French

ABOUT ME

I play guitar and sing, write songs, etc. I love to read and write -- am working on a novel as well as some theatre and short stories. I have an abnormal affinity for sloths and octopi and would love to visit the the sloth orphanage in Costa Rica. I've recently moved from Paris, France where I was working as an au pair to travel for the summer. I love silly things and funny noises as well as quiet time and good company. I love bikes and beer too.

PHILOSOPHY

Be who you want to be. Always choose kindness. Be honest as often as possible. Know your limits and push them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted some lovely folks back in Long Beach and now I'm staying with lovely people abroad!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Varied and positive!

Interests

music, feminism, books, writing, baby mammals, puns, thrift stores, vinyl, comedy, theatre, travel, biking, food, beer.

• writing
• books
• literature
• singing
• womens rights
• dining
• beer
• thrifting
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• au-pair
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Love independent films and classic cinema as well as experimental movies. Also Wes Anderson, Coen Brothers, Luis Bunuel, Ingmar Bergman.
I love independent music too as well as classical and oldies. Joanna Newsom speaks to my soul, as does Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frederick Chopin, lots more.
I love to read, maybe I read too much, especially modern and post-modern lit and humor. Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, Jeffrey Eugenides, Elaine Dundy, DFW, Marilynne Robinson, etc etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the pyramids in Tikal and did a zip line through the rainforest!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach guitar and singing. I love to talk philosophy, literature, movies, and bad jokes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories of my life, which are sometimes mundane, but usually funny.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States