My name is in Ukranian, however, I am American.
My family kept up with the traditions here in the coal region of North East, Pennsylvania, USA.
I came back home to care for my aging mother.
I'm non traditional and don't look or act my age.
Can be silly.
I lived in San Francisco for 15 years previously.
I have a Master Degree in Fine Art (MFA).
I studied Arts and Consciousness as well as Studio Art at
John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA.
My (BA) is in Art and Dance, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
And an (ASB) Associate In Specialized Business,
Professional Massage Therapy, (LMT).
At McCann School of Business and Technology, Pottsville, PA.
Vegetarian
Gay
I am light hearted with a good sense of humor.
And can be deep and contemplative too.
Being courteous and respectful are very important to me.
A non smoker.
And looking forward to the journey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy people.
I never Couchsurfed before.
And I'm adventurous.
The human condition is curious to me.

Interests

A lot.
Being at the ocean, I love.
I have an affinity for large bodies of water.
I like cities and the culture they offer.
And watching and interacting with curious people.
I'm not conservative.
Rarely do I drink alcohol, but when I do I appreciate a quality cocktail.
I like to dance at a club, it's been a while, or go out to a bar or restaurant.
I like Queer Culture.
I like being active some.
And also doing nothing.

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• cocktails
• vegetarian
• massage therapy
• drinking
• clubbing
• technology
• traveling
• jazz
• business
• divinity

Music, Movies, and Books

Alternative music, Jazz, World, Ambient, some Pop, some Opera, Sound Art. . .
I enjoy watching dance. I was a dancer.
Spiritual books, currently Nichiren Buddhism.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sang in a gospel choir in San Francisco at GLIDE Memoral
United Methodist Church. Cecil Williams developed empowerment theology in the 1960's. His wife is poet Janice Mirikitani. Christians, Jews, Atheists, Gays, Wiccan, Buddhists, night club singers, and more deliciously eccentric folk clapped and rocked back and forth. Accomponied by a jazz band that was out all night playing a gig. Hillary Clinton and Sharon Stone spoke and attended when thy were in town. Other political and entertainment personalities did as well. The highlight was when Maya Angelou spoke and called us, the choir, heroes and sheroes.

Teach, Learn, Share

Arts and Consciousness
Massage

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a professional massage. I may or may not bring my massage table though, depending on where and how I'm traveling.
Engaging creative conversation leading to inspiration.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, French Polynesia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States