Creative, friendly, adventurous, compassionate, dynamic and bursting with whimsy, I love to travel, experience art and culture, meet interesting people and to pursue the unique, curious and unknown. I grew up in the "Triangle" area in NC, went to college in Asheville and also studied abroad in France. After college I have had various occupations including teaching English abroad in French Guiana. Let's explore what the locale has to offer: I would love to exchange stories and create a memorable adventure!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in meeting locals to have an authentic and unique experience of the city, also interested in meeting other travelers who enjoy similar activities.

Interests

• animals
• arts
• books
• literature
• poetry
• theater
• performing arts
• music festivals
• full moon party
• film festivals
• dancing
• tango
• ballroom dancing
• nightlife
• gardening
• podcasts
• music
• live music
• bungee jumping
• archery
• history
• journalism
• neuroscience
• psychology
• science
• adventure travel
• travel
• nature
• mythology
• storytelling
• reading books
• public health
• museums
• improv
• dreaming
• poetry slam
• antiques
• vintage
• lucid dreaming
• dreams
• humanism
• jazz music
• natural medicine
• philosphy
• mysteries
• nature walks
• french culture
• french movies
• drum circles
• writing poetry

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list but here's a few!
Books: "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," "Mrs. Dalloway," "Veronica," "The Dharma Bums," "Proust was a Neuroscientist," "Phantoms in the Brain," "American Gods," "Lolita," "Le Ravissement de Lol V. Stein," "L'Etranger"
Movies: Dead Poet's Society, Hiroshima mon Amour, Amelie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Hours, Time Bandits, the Goonies, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, Eraserhead, Adaptation, Being john Malcovich, Bladerunner, Twin Peaks (show)
Music: Warpaint, Blonde Redhead, Camille, Alice Coltrane, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Yann Tierson,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee-jumped off of a bridge in South Africa. Took a three-day river trip down the Maroni River, hiked through the Amazon and saw a giant tarantula.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn new skills so am open to anything you are willing to teach! I am also open to share any esoteric knowledge that I have picked up along the way, including: French, poetry writing, acting and improv, facts about various topics relating to the arts and sciences, and lots of deep but fun conversation.

What I Can Share with Hosts

1. A sense of adventure 2. Great stories and conversation. 3. Hopefully life-long friendships!

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, French Guiana, Guyana, Martinique, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, French Guiana