I am a singer/songwriter and a philosopher. I've spent the last four years making a living in the Inland Northwest. I've been couchsurfing, housesitting and living out of my van this summer. I enjoy being in nature and the urban outdoors, meeting nice people, and sharing what I do. My website with stuff I've done is madelinemcneill.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking for people in warm places (warmer than winter in the Inland Northwest) to stay with as I explore and travel.

Interests

• writing
• music
• urban exploration
• nature
• wellness
• writing music

Music, Movies, and Books

I like lots of music, though I've been mostly writing and playing my own the last few years. I've been on a kick watching "Sense and Sensibility" many times in the last few months.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can sing opera! It's fun

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to think about stuff. As a philosopher, I focus on the core muscles--muscles of the torso, neck, and head--as the landscape for exploring philosophical questions. It's a physical approach to understand inner experience. I wrote a book about it, and give talks about it. I sing about body philosophy too. I collaborate with electronic music producers and I write music for ensembles of singers, creating music with lyrics about the sensory nature of the core.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music. Good talks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea