CURRENT MISSION

To experience my world, help my world, leave it in a better shape

ABOUT ME

Fun loving is an understatement. I wear an enormous smile on my face almost all of the time and actively work towards brightening the day of others.

PHILOSOPHY

In one word: kindness. Being forthright and friendly, seeing the beauty and fun of nearly any experience. Distilling lessons out of negative experiences and growing from them. Give out what you'd like to receive. Giving back. Loving ceaselessly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Had an amazing experience in Washington DC. This guy saw my boyfriend & I (I'm a gay) walking into a scary neighborhood (it was late & we had no idea). He offered us his spare room to get us out of the cold and out of potential danger. Ended up being a great experience - he was a super nice guy, beautiful house, and he had green tea waiting for us upon rising in the morning. That experience opened my eyes to Couchsurfing and I'd like to create equally great memories, as well as pay it forward to others who may be in need.

Interests

Far too many to list! I was a vegetarian chef for 8 years so creating delicious food and feeding others with it is probably my all time favorite thing to do. That and herbal medicine, computers, making new friends and rekindling with old ones, and traveling. Above all, traveling is how I'd like to be spending all my time & money.

• beauty
• dining
• vegetarian
• walking
• traveling
• languages
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

District 9 was a phenomenal movie - such great undertones, subtext and critiques of humanity.

The Cosmic Serpent is the most awe-inspiring, eye-opening and revolutionary book I've ever had the joy of reading.

There are trillions of other favorites of mine, but these two popped immediately to mind.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy other countries and cultures and languages so very much. I value others deeply, especially when they have a story to tell, wisdom to impart, or kindness to share.