CURRENT MISSION

To pursue, with compassion and humor, real happiness for myself and others.

ABOUT ME

I ask a lot of questions. I love to give and receive hugs. Injustice never did sit well with me. But neither does self-righteousness or martyrdom, so all I'm tryin to do is plant good seeds for the future. Making adventures out of everyday life brings me joy.

PHILOSOPHY

Justice begins with an open mind, common sense, compassion, and killer listening skills.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first time on couchsurfing! Recommended by a friend.

Interests

Love to cook, bike, read, write letters, build community, listen, share, reflect, and grow. Blues, jazz, and soul music hit me right in the heart. I've recently begun to seriously practice and study meditation, and I'm interested in learning about its connections to social justice. I am an unapologetic and open-minded feminist. The privilege inherent in traveling has often given me pause, but I am beginning to see that it's possible to contribute meaningfully to communities around the world and build connections among them.

• cooking
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• blues
• cycling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: James Baldwin, Junot Díaz, Audre Lorde, Judith Butler, Thich Nhat Hanh.

Music: Nina Simone, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, The Temptations, Miles Davis, Shirley Horne, De La Soul...real soulful stuff. And especially live music!

Movies: don't watch a ton of movies, but when I do I'm drawn to old stuff...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Haha -- I get astounded by clouds and giddy when the sun comes up in the morning, so maybe I'm not the best judge of what counts as amazing. ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

Hoo boy. I'm a better teacher in person than online. :)

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