CURRENT MISSION

To learn to play banjo

ABOUT ME

I am a rock climbing, hiking, biking, art enthusiast. I work at an artist residency program called Artpace. Traveling is a must, though I am terrible at documenting my journeys. I love to write and read. Every Sunday I invent and cook a new dish...the best so far is Homemade Cilantro Ice Cream.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe creativity is essential for sustainable, positive living.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I try to reciprocate host's hospitality by trading my good conversation, recipes, knowledge of contemporary art, farming stories, and love of music. I look forward to hosting soon so that I may give back to everyone that has given me so much!

Interests

Gypsy punk, Hammond Organs, Rainwater reclamation, Organic gardening, film-based photography, performance art, rain, sun, snow, scented bubbles, highlighters, chopsticks, Thai food, Road tripping, skiing, swimming, Texas hill country...

• arts
• performing arts
• contemporary art
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• instructor
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

3 books: Swanns Way, Ghost Written, Siddhartha
3 bands: Menahan Street Band, Gogol Bordello, Fleet Foxes
3 movies: Darjeeling Limited, Coraline, The Big Lebowski

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to the second largest mosque in the world in Casablanca, Morocco. It was Friday, mid-morning during the longest call to prayer. The sound echoed off of the buildings throughout the city. We approached the monolith...it was covered in vibrant turquoise tile and situated at the mouth of the ocean. Though I was not allowed into the space (I am not Muslim) it was incredible...

Teach, Learn, Share

I was a snow skiing instructor for 4 years, let me teach you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States