CURRENT MISSION

Love life, love everyone!

ABOUT ME

Amanda is, at present, a receptionist at Paramount movie studios. In between transferring calls from star-struck goofballs, she tutors youth and adults in a wide range of subjects, from reading and writing to chemistry and study skills. Ultimately, she hopes to teach adult literacy classes, but she's willing to settle for producing a PBS kids' show, in the meantime.
Matt is, at present, a runner at Paramount movie studios. Working as a glorified go-fer, he aspires to create films that enlighten, entertain, and challenge. On the side, he works as a freelance consultant, editor, and director of photography for non-profit organizations. See his website here: http://www.hungryfilmmaker.com/

PHILOSOPHY

Amanda: As a Christian, I try to emulate Christ in whatever ways I can. The label "Christian," though is a burden to a U.S. resident not on the far-right of the political spectrum. As a liberal Christian, I work to help people achieve and to gently, if possible, lead them to a Christ-filled life, if only through my positive example. I actively support gay marriage rights, women's (and men's!) reproductive rights, and civil liberties of all natures. That said, I try not to judge or pry into people's personal business. If you are a conservative, you're still welcome in our home!
Matt: ?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We are participating in the CS2 project merely by agreeing to host other members. With our busy work and many side projects (along with wedding planning!), we are too bogged down in everyday life to take on a serious role in the broader CS2 community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We're new to couchsurfing. Yay! Adventurers are we!

Interests

Amanda: reading, literacy, writing, food, food blogging, new media, environment, environment issues, politics, literature, open access productivity
Matt: politics, open access productivity, film, media, TV, internet, net neutrality, video gaming, blogging, reading, podcasts

• writing
• literature
• photography
• environment
• dining
• politics
• technology
• movies
• reading
• tv
• blogging
• podcasts
• business
• chemistry
• communications
• earth science
• freelancing
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Amanda:
music -- Nick Drake, Iron and Wine, Led Zeppelin, The Dandy Warhols, Jack Johnson, Rilo Kiley, Rufus Wainwright, Radiohead, others
movies -- The Fountain, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, others
books -- Lolita, We, Fahrenheit 451, The Fountainhead, The Dubliners, To the Lighthouse, Snow Crash, Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Bible

Matt:
music -- AC/DC, Nine Inch Nails, Blue Man Group, Han Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams
movies -- Se7en, WALL-E, An Inconvenient Truth, The Great Mouse Detective, Crimson Tide, Patton, JFK
books -- Fahrenheit 451, Fight Club, Ender's Game

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amanda: Sunrise baptism at the ocean in North Carolina
Matt: hrm.. lemme get back to you

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: tutoring practices (harder than you'd think!), English, literature, reading, earth science, environmentally sustainable practices, limited tech stuff
Learn: languages(!), more about anything
Share: let's have an adventure together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ireland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States