CURRENT MISSION

I hope for more.

ABOUT ME

Oftentimes, I cherish being alone, but I am always a true, loyal and generous friend. I am keen on embroidering, crocheting, drawing, sewing and baking, but I don't usually call myself an artist. I dislike selfish acts, hypocrisy, commercialism and capitalism, but I own a 2005 New Beetle named Bean and a MacBook (unnamed), and I'd like to keep both. Furthermore, I am an unabashed fan of rain; slip-on shoes; tennis; my kitties; laughing; surprises; board games; cheese; clever people; communicating; blowing bubbles; books; hazelnuts; dahlias, peonies, and ranunculi; making lists; my friends + family; thrift stores; traveling; pastries; catching matinees; rainbows; running; alliteration; conducting countdowns; museums; modern art; musicals; fireworks; photography; painted nails; bubble tea; letterboxing; and improving.

PHILOSOPHY

seek + bring joy
seek + make art
hope for more

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spent Autumn 2011 CouchSurfing around Europe, and it is undoubtably the most delightful way to travel. I look forward to returning the favor for folks from all earth's corners!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been completely charmed by the surfing experience - each host made me feel like I was HOME in a completely foreign land.

Interests

crafting, baking, thrifting, reading, writing, running, art, human rights, games, letterboxing, traveling, adventures big + small, finding something new to love

• cats
• arts
• writing
• books
• singing
• modern art
• photography
• human rights
• cheese
• baking
• running
• thrifting
• clothing
• flowers
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• crochet
• drawing
• surfing
• tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

music : The Beatles, Talking Heads, Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits, Weezer, Queen, Chicago, The Decemberists, Arcade Fire, She & Him, Jenny Lewis, soundtracks to all mentioned below

movies : Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Amélie, Edward Scissorhands (all Tim Burton), The Sound of Music, The Nightmare Before Christmas, LOTR, Rushmore, Fantastic Mr. Fox (most Wes Anderson), The Princess Bride, UP, Disney musicals, Stranger than Fiction

books : Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The History of Love, The Hours, The Realm of Possibility, The Lorax, The Book Thief, Harry Potter series, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Fault in Our Stars

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I held my niece in my arms when she was 2 hours old.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to sign the alphabet in ASL, crochet a blanket for your cats, letterbox, arrange flowers, or how to adapt your favorite candy bar into a cookie. (The last one being the most practical, of course.) :)

I'd like to learn how to sing for realsies, to speak German and French, to sew clothing, and when I have a place of my own, I'd love to learn how to cultivate seasonal fruits and vegetables.

I like to share quirky adventures, opinions, recommendations of all sorts, warm beverages, cold beverages, room temperature beverages, and laughs with others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States