CURRENT MISSION

happiness.

ABOUT ME

I'm graduating from college this summer and am psyched to find my next adventure-- right now I'm looking at moving to NYC for a couple years to pursue some kind of a writing career, either doing editorial work for a non-profit/arts group or ethical journalism. But really, I just want to have an amazing time, build a darkroom, contribute to feminist or radical activism, host some skillshares, all that good stuff.
I've lived in Delaware, Germany, Texas, and now Oregon, and I recently spent three months studying abroad in Kenya and Tanzania.
And I'm good at roasting asparagus.

PHILOSOPHY

Pursue happiness and satisfaction at all times, but never at the expense of others. Do good, question everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I'm looking for a place to crash in NYC at the beginning of January 2011, but I'm definitely looking forward to returning the favor when I get back to PDX.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm totally new to this, but will update as soon as something changes.

Interests

identity politics, radical politics, feminism, photography, art, independent film, local music, community

• arts
• writing
• photography
• womens rights
• cooking
• politics
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• hunting
• journalism
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

sleater-kinney, magnetic fields, mirah, le tigre, forest park

bell hooks, nick flynn, michelle tea, sapphire, jeffrey eugenides

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

travelled secretly with maasai activist to interview local victims of tanzanian government's and safari company's raid on their village to create hunting grounds for UAE royal family

Teach, Learn, Share

i'm pretty decent at slr & tlr photography/darkroom work, bike maintenance, playing guitar, various software, and cooking.

i'd love to learn more about non-touristy new york...

Countries I’ve Visited

Kenya, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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