Born on the Day of Individualized Intensity; adventurous, open-minded, deep, and curious. I'm on sabbatical from teaching to write a book about homelessness and nomadism from a Buddhist perspective.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As part of my writing project

Interests

Learning everything. Literally, anything I can learn, I want to.

• dogs
• literature
• education
• ethics
• meditation
• outdoor activities
• martial arts
• psychology
• science
• nature
• social justice
• buddhism
• bernie sanders
• love
• mental health
• vegetarian cooking
• vegan cooking
• spanish language
• psychoanalysis
• higher education
• black lives matter

Music, Movies, and Books

All of the books. Much of the music. B-horror flicks, true-crime, most things described as "quirky."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been chased by a bear. Hitchhiked through Argentina. Chased a flasher down a subway platform, up the stairs, and for two blocks. That's three things. Worked for Bernie Sanders.

Teach, Learn, Share

Spanish, Portuguese, cooking, meditation, literature. I want to learn guitar.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Excellent conversation, help around the house and with cooking, Spanish conversation, an ear

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States, Venezuela