My life is a dance between moments of silliness and the focused and compassionate pursuit of becoming an educator, community organizer, activist, farmer, artist, and world traveler.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Ever since I was little, I've loved making new friends. I want to build a global family of people in other countries to laugh, cook food with, share stories, and visit the most unique and magical places.

Interests

laughing, dancing, hiking, activism, backpacking, cooking, making art, farming, singing, exploring, writing letters and postcards, mentoring youth, smelling good smelling things

• arts
• writing
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• hiking
• backpacking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Just a few examples...

Books: The Master and Margarita, Catch 22, Moby Duck

Movies: Do the Right Thing, Funny Face, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Philomena

Music: Bruce Springsteen, Matt & Kim, Arcade Fire, Beach House, Beyonce, Frank Ocean, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Beirut

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

apprenticed with a silversmith in Peru

Teach, Learn, Share

I am pretty fantastic at talking through general life worries and concerns and providing enthusiasm and inspiration towards figuring out innovative solutions to challenging problems.

What I Can Share with Hosts

endless stories, great meals, a listening ear

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa