CURRENT MISSION

to take it all in...

ABOUT ME

Skinny blue-eyed girl who found herself in the big city and only then realized... she's really a southern girl. Enjoys social and political art, indian food, contact improvisation. Believes that education + community is the answer. Gardens. Has seen the world and come back again. Is overly concerned with aesthetics. Bikes the South Side. Loves bodies. Makes sculpture with clay. Likes to listen and learn. Can't get enough sweets. Educates urban teens. Bird-watches from her window. Could live in a musuem, if they weren't all haunted. Works to change the world, though she isn't always sure how to begin.

Doesn't plan to leave an urban lifestyle, at least not for a long time.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't talk, just do it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm a new participator in 2007, but I've met happy couch surfers in the past. I've had several of them stay at my co-op. I do talk it up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hostels around Europe, co-ops in the USA, but I haven't had the opportunity to couchsurf yet. I have hosted. Love the nomads I've met.

Interests

See personal description section. Additionally: social justice, sustainability, cooperatives, urban environments, wacky museums, girl culture, stencil art, bluegrass, culture- both high and low. I've been to about 20 countries in my life.

• arts
• culture
• contemporary art
• education
• dining
• cooking
• indian food
• vegan
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Amina String Quartet, Ali Farka Toure, Carla Bruni, Le Tigre, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Miles Davis...
Books: since we're talking travel, how about Paul Bowles?
Movies: too hard to say

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in community with 19 others for 3 years is truly amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to cook delicious veg/vegan food for or with you as thanks for the couch. I can share my contact improv skills and connections if you want to go to a jam with me. I can share many insights about contemporary art if you'd care to hear it!