~currently on a roadtrip through the west because I don't know how to sit still~

texan living in boston, ma. i love art, sci-fi, zines, biking around, the great outdoors, and building community. i spend most of my time organizing for economic and climate justice and enjoy time spent with others in most any form. i am very organized and responsible. i also pride myself on being easygoing and kind.

though I am a newbie to this website, I have lived and worked in cooperative/shared spaces with others for multiple years and am very respectful of people's boundaries and privacy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've never done it! but my roommates and I have welcomed a guest on our couch for a few months now and it's been such a wonderful experience of cultural exchange and sharing. I also have such gratitude for the many friends who have hosted me on their couch in my life. I recently read an amazing book called Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer where she explained that in her Potawatomi culture she was taught that giving a gift is not a transaction, but a commitment to building a relationship. I love that and it has really helped me to be intentional about not just what I give but also how and why I give. and vice versa as the receiver of gifts.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

spent a summer traveling exclusively by bicycle, supporting a regional fight against a proposed natural gas pipeline. we won - the pipeline was not built!

Teach, Learn, Share

teach - can teach you how to make loon sounds with your mouth and hands
learn - ideas/perspectives, would also love to learn some more vegetarian recipes
share - stories of experiences fighting corruption and injustice in our society, ideas for how you can help, also great indie playlists

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States