I am an Austin native, which apparently makes me a rare breed. I am a very open minded and accepting person who usually has some enthusiasm to share.
I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, and writing. I love sports; not so much watching them or following stats as actually playing them. I'm not exceptional at any sport, however I am somewhat athletic and love moving.
I love being outside.
I love my families, and my two kitties Milo and Bruce.
I'm half Japanese, and no I do not speak Japanese. Yet.
My ideal diet is pescatarian, but I'm pretty open.
Definitely a laid back extrovert, I do need my occasional alone time to think and brood in silence. It energizes me.
I love learning.
I believe world peace is possible.
I am queer and my only allergy is sulfa drugs. And misogyny. And I suspect fresh jalapenos.
Food is really good, and I am not picky.
I appreciate positive, genuine, intelligent people.
Freedom is my most treasured ambition.

What else...

I love you?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met my first couchsurfer when I was 17. My father had just passed away and her spirit was so intriguing and beautiful to me.
I met several couchsurfers when I was 19 and 20 and just realized that I gravitated to these people; all different but all sharing this purity and optimism that I found so attractive.
So, I decided to officially join and step up from "honorary".

Interests

I am interested in all things good.
Really not a fan of violence or pessimism.

arts.
dancing.
innovation.
nature.
learning.
physical activity.
music.
fire.
deviance.
karaoke.
good people.
good food.
spirituality.
culture.
love.

• cats
• arts
• culture
• writing
• coloring
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• vegetarian
• reading
• drawing
• music
• language
• astrology
• conversations
• games
• vegetables
• transportation
• symbolism
• games of thrones

Music, Movies, and Books

I like anything but contemporary alternative rock or country rock.
Iron and Wine, Death Cab, MIA, The Knife, The Beegees, Calle 13, Joshua Radin, Modest Mouse, Regina Spektor, Scissor Sisters, Sarah McLachlan, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Shania Twain, Buena Vista Social Club, Metric, Lata Mangeshkar, The Strokes, AR Rahman, 6 Pence None the Richer, Yelle, Johnny Cash, Queen, etc..
I like anything that holds my attention.
Ishmael.
Life of Pi.
Ender's Game.
Siddhartha.
A People's History of U.S.

Good characters, universal themes, and well written has the best chance of holding my attention.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I didn't get arrested.
Any of those times.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a laugh, or a glass of wine.
I can share groceries and art.
I can share my smile and respect.

If you'd like, we can chant together.

I'm practicing cooking and improving steadily.
I'll draw you a picture or sing you a mediocre song.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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