Poet, musician, gardener. I love to read and am an information sponge - I can hold a conversation about nearly anything. For several years, I was a hitchhiking hippie who survived on musical abilities and the kindness of strangers. Currently I'm a college student and co-founder of a Non Profit called Sprout Initiative (sproutinitiative.com). My organization offers organic gardening internships and community and cultural exposure to college age homeless youth in the Lehigh Valley - we're in the business of changing people's lives for the better.

Things I enjoy are reading and writing poetry and prose, philosophical inquiry and discussion, critical thinking, cooking, helping others; playing, listening to, and writing music; yoga, gardening, digging, composting, food, clean air, hikes, sunsets, meeting new people, and the list goes on.

Things I obsess over: coffee.

Reasons for why we'd probably get along: though introverted, I'm a people person. I'm a really good cook. I can wash dishes like no other. I actually enjoy house cleaning and manual labor. I'm kind and charming. I have blue eyes. I do homeless outreach. I'm smart, funny, and quick witted, and I have a great sense of humor and sarcasm. I use proper grammar. I pick up after myself. I can be either the life of the party, or an unseen ghost - whichever is more suitable for the occasion. I'm very empathic. I'm a saggitarius. I can encourage your heart and make you love life again. This is starting to read like a tinder profile, so I'm gonna stop there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Circumstances. I'm broke and need to fill a few gaps in housing for a little while.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• street art
• concerts
• music festivals
• dancing
• lgbt rights
• environment
• womens rights
• cooking
• coffee
• politics
• reading
• live music
• guitar
• spoken word
• biology
• communications
• political science
• activism
• feminism
• organic gardening
• healthy eating
• community building
• community
• environmentalism
• sprituality
• hot springs
• philosphy
• grammar
• community development
• political philosophy
• community service

Music, Movies, and Books

Keller Williams, WEEN, APC, this list is extensive - I like pretty much any music that sounds of talent and isn't overly misogynistic.

Many movies as well - a recent one was Wild Tales. It was a crazy movie.

The Picture of Dorian Gray. Honolulu. Molokaii. The works of Plato. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. So many to list...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was married once and am now divorced - my ex-wife and I are still best friends; we work together and hang out a lot and our relationship is now not romantic or sexual, but more like family. Some think this is odd - I think it's healthy and mature.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food. Cooking. Good conversation, or comfortable silence. I'm a great listener. Music - playing guitar, uke, drums, and singing. Guitar lessons. Resume workshops. Poetry. Gardening. Building a garden. I know plumbing and much about carpentry, etc (I used to be a plumber and also Maintenance Supervisor at a hotel). Energy work. Massage therapy. Tons of life stories. Empathy.

If you need something, I can probably help with it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States