I have been on couchsurfing for over 11 years. I have not been super active recently, but I still love the philosophy and when possible, I love to host and to stay with people while I'm traveling. I am anti-consumerist, and I love traveling. A big part of what makes traveling amazing is connecting with people in different parts of the world, from different backgrounds and cultures. This is one of the ways I replenish my hope and faith in humanity.

If you read my reviews, you may notice people referring to me as "she" and my given name--I am trans(gender) and no longer use that name or that pronoun--"he" or "they" are both fine. I welcome respectful questions--that is how we learn about those who are different from us!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the philosophy and practice of strangers opening their homes and hearts to one another. For me, this is a direct way of combatting the fear-mongering and distrust so sadly prevalent in our capitalist, consumer-driven world.

Interests

bicycling
cooking and eating delicious food with kind people
a good belly laugh
adventure!
reading

• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

movies:
Finding Nemo, Big Fish, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, Groundhog Day, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, The Shawshank Redemption

music-- much that defies genre. strings and bagpipes. Recent favorites include First Aid Kit and Hurray for the Riff Raff

books--The God of Small Things, The Kite Runner, Orxy and Crake trilogy, Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents, The Hunger Games trilogy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved from Chicago to Philadelphia on bicycle.

Teach, Learn, Share

One of the hardest and most important things we can offer one another is to sit with difficult emotions and not try to fix them, but simply to witness and accept.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have some pretty good jokes...

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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