I'm a vegan, chill, shy but with a love for good conversation. I graduated college as a literature major/music minor. I like stories - tell me yours!

I spend my time discovering new cafes, singing, baking cookies and cakes, drinking whiskey and red wine, wearing costumes, playing make-believe, and walking bare foot in grass.

I'm a gay girl and I like being around queer and trans people, but it's okay if you're not too.

I smile a lot. I value kindness above everything else.

Somehow, I often find myself getting into strange situations. I'm hoping you can help me discover all the wonderful magic happening around you. I like people who have a certain radiance about them.

I'm in the process of moving but will be able to start hosting more after September, when things will settle down. Can't wait!

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." -Colette

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CouchSurfing is my way to meet new people and travel.

I met lots of amazing travelers here one summer, when I received a grant to research and write my first poetry chapbook. Over the course of three months, I traveled across four continents to interview my relatives about the Second World War and independently research postwar literature. I'm still in touch with some of the lovely people I met that summer and hope we cross paths again!

Interests

Vegan cooking, singing, piano, theater, photography.

• writing
• literature
• poetry
• singing
• theater
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• red wine
• baking
• vegan
• walking
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• magic
• music
• piano

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Lust Caution, Blue is the Warmest Color, La Dolce Vita

Music: Janelle Monae, Nightmares on Wax, Bonobo, Billie Holiday, Mika, Janis Joplin, Ooioo, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chopin, TheeSatisfaction, Lauryn Hill

Books: 19th-21st century (Oscar Wilde, William Faulkner, Sylvia Plath, Nathalie Sarraute, Murakami Haruki, Mishima Yukio, Toni Morrison)

I think I generally like vaguely melancholic, beautiful things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My house turned into Hogwarts one magical evening.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about diary-writing in Medieval Japan. I'm happy to teach what I know; I would love to meet people who can teach me to cook better, play a new instrument, or speak a new language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Damn good vegan food

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States