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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English; learning French
  • 53, Female
  • Member since 2023
  • Scientist, engineer, NASA/JPL, Harvard research
  • Caltech, Geology and Planetary Science
  • From West Yarmouth, MA, USA
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About Me

I'm an experienced traveler but brand new to Couchsurfing. I love spontaneous adventures. My passion is to explore all human senses, sight sound taste touch and smell. The best experiences happen when you give yourself time to sit still, quiet and calm in nature, and let the birds and animals come gently to visit you. As a scientist, I like to learn about the body and mind, and the fascinating relationships between the two. I enjoy building trust, and making safe space for others to explore themselves without fear and judgement.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met three women from Ukraine while watching the sunset. They introduced me to this community.

Interests

I'm very interested in human evolution. The history of how both the body and mind has developed over thousands and millions of years. The history of how human senses have shaped our perception of the world and society. What we can learn right now about ourselves and others. How we communicate and connect with each other. Not just words, but emotions and subconscious reactions. Open minded experimentation with ourselves and our deepest thoughts, fears, desires, dreams, and relationships. No topic is too taboo when we create a safe space for each other without judgement.

  • cats
  • concerts
  • womens rights
  • board games
  • camping
  • astronomy
  • science
  • archaeology
  • science fiction
  • meeting new people
  • night walks
  • roadtrips
  • lgbtq+
  • witchcraft
  • arcades
  • travelling and meeting new people
  • history of science
  • women's history
  • i love to explore

Music, Movies, and Books

Science fiction, history, documentaries. Carl Sagan, Disney, Firefly, Babylon 5, Anne of Green Gables, Downton Abbey, Marie Antoinette, The Matrix, Big Bang Theory, Buffy, Stephen Universe.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have many amazing stories, adventures, and travels. I spent a lot of time with scientists and artists, Stephen Hawking, Kip Thorne, Jill Stein. Briefly met Carl Sagan, Taylor Swift, Cindy Lauper, and others. So many roadtrips. So many roadtrips....

Teach, Learn, Share

The most important thing in life is the set of connections you have with people. Everyone has a life story that teaches you compassion and empathy towards yourself and others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell you stories, and answer questions about science, astronomy, space, geology, physiology, and engineering. I happen to have a rare genetic mutation called trisomy. I'm genetically and physically both male and female. Also if you're interested, we can plan future adventures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Finland, France, Iceland, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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