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Overview

  • 9 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • Director of Programming at Build Institute
  • B.A. International Studies at Illinois Wesleyan
  • From Chicago, IL
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To be the captain of my soul!

ABOUT ME

Detroit and its people have won over my heart. My life is not linear so I'm just riding the trails.

PHILOSOPHY

umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.
a person is a person through other persons.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As a good friend once said: "I want to help change the ideology that everyone is out to get you by offering my hospitality to those who need it and by being humble enough to ask for hospitality when I'm in need."

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first time couchsurfing was in Madison, Wisconsin during the worker's rights protests. I was so grateful that two strangers were willing to let me into their home and share a very personal experience with me. We ended up leading chants on the capital building floor together and eating delicious mac and cheese pizza. I'd really like to return the favor to others that are just looking for shelter and some memories.

Interests

hiking, biking, helping others, reading, laughing, peace, nonviolence, vegetarianism, gardening, camping, folk music, detroit

  • cheese
  • gardening
  • reading
  • music
  • folk music
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • camping

Music, Movies, and Books

movies: the battle of algiers, the fountain, the deer hunter
music: oshwa
books: the sexual politics of meat, the old man and the sea, to teach the journey of a teacher, white fang

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived!

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's teach each other how to be the most human we can be!!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and empathy

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

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