CURRENT MISSION

To find somewhere to hang my silks. . .

ABOUT ME

Let's just say that the world is my oyster, but that is only because I'm actually a sea otter, breaking it open against my chest, extracting sustenance and pearls and wearing scars as a sign of beauty.

PHILOSOPHY

That is a conversation that would require several hours and go better with a fireplace, or a good rooftop.
For the short version, see The Fire Next Time, The Passion, parts of The Second Sex, the Fountain Head, and Get Fuzzy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm on the road a lot, often relying on the kindness of strangers to get me where I'm going and help me find shelter when I need it. I try to repay this with stories and listening ears, alternately, and little creatures made from wire when I have it.
When I find myself home, home again, my house is always open to the weary traveler. I take hospitality very seriously- people have definitely looked out for me on my travels and it is an honor to be able to do the same, I'm happy to give people a place to sleep and a hot meal.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Lovely lovely lovely. I keep waiting to run into all the psycho killers, but they keep letting me down! At this rate, my jaded misanthropy is going to melt away. . .

Interests

Climbing things. Swimming in natural bodies of water. Creating things. I love to write and paint and cook and sew.
I'm an extrovert in the psychology term sense: I get my energy and focus from being around other people. I do well with a very full plate.

• animals
• beauty
• dancing
• swing dancing
• cooking
• running
• painting
• rock climbing
• swimming
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Is it magical? Is it terrifying? Does it make me think? Does it make me laugh? Does it tear my heart out of my chest, chew on it for a little while and then hand it back? Great!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Brought the most beautiful creature into the world in my own home, surrounded by the people I love most.

Teach, Learn, Share

My head and hands contain a wealth of random, often unrelated skills and knowledge. I am most definitely a jack of all trades, master of very few. I can teach you a little bit about any number of things from how to sew leather to obscure animal facts to swing dancing.
I am always interested in learning new things, especially if they involve stringed instruments and/or making/fixing things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kenya, United States

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