Just trying to live as best I can, striving for contentment, working towards my goal of creating more art and working with people in a helpful and meaningful capacity. I did AmeriCorps last year at a local elementary school, helping struggling students with their reading skills. I just started a new job assisting folks with developmental disabilities. In general, I am working towards doing "experiential therapy" with a basis in theater (clowning/improv/play) and wilderness/survival/team building therapies/techniques. We'll see how it goes!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really want to travel more, and I like people a lot, so I thought this would be a good way to travel and get to know locals. And vice versa, I thought it would be fun to meet people travelling in my area. I'm not always feeling social or in the mood to share my space, so check in and I'll do my best to respond promptly.

Interests

Dance, theater, nature, events (going to, putting on, volunteering for), art, peaceful and creative acts of rebellion against the norm

• arts
• theater
• dancing
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• magic
• survival
• philosophy
• volunteering
• contact improvisation
• self improvement
• improv

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Balkan brass, swing, jazz, music from the 60s and 70s from around the world (particularly Central, South American and African countries), some electronic or fusion music, instrumental hip-hop, wonderfully interesting and eccentric instrumental music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Put on a circus benefit show to raise money for my friend who had lung cancer and is no longer with us. R.I.P. Crysal, the Jewel of Magic

Teach, Learn, Share

Did you know that canned pumpkin isn't pumpkin, it's squash?!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some knowledge, laughs, food, chocolate, music, help with dishes...
I'll converse about philosophical or psychological quandaries... I love having complex and deep conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States