CURRENT MISSION

My current mission is to unpack the boxes from my last move. Then I'm I start working on achieving world peace. I figure I've got quite a few good years left, that ought to be enough time to solve the problem of war, no?

ABOUT ME

My current incarnation is a hard-working mom, trying to conceal my slacker side! I am adventurous and a bit of a wise guy, which I attribute to my NJ upbringing.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm part Epicurian, part stoic:

"The same conviction which inspires confidence that nothing we have to fear is eternal or even of long duration, also enables us to see that in the limited evils of this life nothing enhances our security so much as friendship."- Epicurus

"Give your heart to the trade you have learnt, and draw refreshment from it. Let the rest of your days be spent as one who has whole-heartedly committed his all to the gods, and is thenceforth no man's master or slave." -Marcus Aurelius

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a place to offer sometimes,.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have hosted thus far surfers from Germany, Texas, Switzerland, Sweden, France and Italy. Hope to meet more in time!

Interests

I read a lot, love history, love walking all over places I've never been. I like to sketch and to experience unconventional art, I LOVE street art and conceptual art, unconventional art I also love music and live music performances .

• arts
• street art
• marathon
• running
• walking
• drawing
• music
• live music
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a ton of art books and books about Rome and Greece in classical times.

I love hard rock. I am not a fan of folk music. Except for Cat Power. I like Chan Marshall.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Riding in a truck with Sandinista soldiers through the streets of Managua in my youth, running through midtown Times Square and Manhattan on a serious runner's high during a half marathon, and experiencing a trance-induced man in Bali attempt to drive a sword into his own chest !! WHoa!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, France, Guatemala, Indonesia, Nicaragua

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States