CURRENT MISSION

Learn, live, and explore (I wanna find out what life is about)

ABOUT ME

I've been living in Japan almost two years, and work as an English teacher. I love to travel and want to explore the world around me. I don't know what I "want to be," other than a good person.
I'm curious, ask many questions, and love to laugh. I love to meet people that challenge how I'm living my life.
I want to take advantage of every minute that I'm alive.

PHILOSOPHY

Being mindful. Appreciating life. Learning. Listening to those radically different than me. Love. Hoping that romanticism is still practical (smiles). Always open to revision.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to the CS project, but I'd like to eventually host people and couch surf myself!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm new at this.

Interests

Laughing. Learning. Traveling. Music. Car trips with friends. Starry night walks. Eating vegetables (a new passion). Reading books for fun and to make me think more. Gardening and figuring out how to live closely with my environment..aka..the world around me, the air I breathe.

• arts
• books
• environment
• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies--- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Garden State, Harold and Maude (for the music in it), Chick flicks, Harry Potter. Etc (smiles)
Music--Dave Matthews, Ani DiFranco, Fleet Foxes, George Winston, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, The Weepies, John Butler Trio, lots more (smiles)
Books-- Time Traveler's Wife, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Siddartha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed up a 14 km hill barefoot to reach Tirupati, the largest pilgrimage site in the world. I've also shaved my head.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to cook, and so would be willing to cook for anyone (altho you might have to bear with me as I'm still learning). I know quite a bit about plants, and I've travelled a lot. I speak French (would love to help you practice!). I'd love to learn anything about art, music, or anything else you're passionate about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, India, United States

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