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Charleston, West Virginia, United States
@LIDASHEPHERD
Member since 2010
CURRENT MISSION To live and work and agitate towards equality and prosperity for all in my beloved home of West Virginia. ABOUT ME After having spent the last 3 years back in my wonderful home state of WV, working for women's reproductive justice, I am finally embarking on a journey through China. Since studying Mandarin for 7 years, it is high time I put all those learning years to some good use. I will explore China as much as I can with the hopes to eventually engage in work that helps people live better lives. Update: it's 2015 now and I work for American Friends Service Committee doing youth and anti-racism organizing in WV. I have a gorgeous daughter named Lucia who is almost 3. My how time flies. PHILOSOPHY Traveling is like dancing lessons from God - Kurt Vonnegut
Interested in Dancing
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I am helping the couchsurfing community by offering my open mind. The concept of couchsurfing.com is rather astounding and I can't wait to be a part of it. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I have heard wonderful things from friends who host and have been hosted. Anyone who wants to visit WV, my parents' beautiful farm or my tiny apartment in Charleston await.
Music, Movies, and Books
Yes, Yes, Yes!
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Sleeping in a Buddhist monastery on Emei Shan is a recent highlight.
My Interests
West Virginia, people, ending racism, youth organizing, rivers and mountains
