CURRENT MISSION

To find the perfect cafe.

ABOUT ME

The Hands-On:
I love early mornings, but hate getting out of bed. I love live music, places with strong atmosphere, and people who make good eye contact. I'm a wimp about spicy food. I run, rock climb, hike, camp, sew, dance, drink tea, coffee, beer and wine, and volunteer with harbor seal pups. I have spent time as a barista, a bookseller, an aquarium curator, an environmental educator, a zoo keeper, an energy researcher and a field marketing rockstar.

The Sticky-Goo-That-Fills-In-The-Cracks-And-Holds-It-All-Together (ie: The Important Stuff):
I believe in karma and act accordingly. I am happiest when I remember to think about my life as a both a pilgrimage and a festival at the same time. I believe that relationships and interactions of all kinds are how we truly get to know ourselves, and are the only things that matter at the end of the day. Therefore, I want to learn about YOU - your wacky self, your ideals, your fears, your favorite foods and your childhood memories. Losing myself in music/dance, and having strong nonverbal communication/connection/understanding with another person are two things I would qualify as spiritual experiences in my life. I believe that individuals have the power to and are responsible for creating their own energy; the same goes for groups of people/societies.

PHILOSOPHY

Why not?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now, my tiny SF apartment has no couch on which to surf, nor even a spare corner, really. However, I LOVE meeting new people and introducing people to the many fantastic non-touristy places/things to do in this city, so let me know if you're in the area and looking for something to do!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing but positive! This is why the internet was invented.

Interests

Climbing, running, hiking, camping, outer space, bugs, learning about different cultures and lifestyles, adopting bits of different cultures and lifestyles that speak to me, biodiversity and evolutionary adaptations, theology, food.

• aquaria
• burningman
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• divinity
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

At the moment:

Books: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

Music: Fleet Foxes, The Flaming Lips, the everybodyfields, Patty Griffin, The Arcada Fire, Polyphonic Spree, Rodrigo y Gabriella, BLVD, Michael Franti, Sufjan Stevens, Radiohead, Sunset Rubdown

Movies: Life in the Undergrowth series... I don't spend much time in front of the TV.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the John Muir Trail. Held a penguin chick. Stuck my hand in a rhino's mouth. Burningman.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a bit about any of my listed interests. I can also teach you how to read music, make a few shadow puppets, make almond roca, and use local public transit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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