CURRENT MISSION

to hug the world back

ABOUT ME

I have a confident stride, which often leads fellow concerned pedestrians to believe that I am walking into traffic.

Anti-consumerism.

PHILOSOPHY

Give and take.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Mostly surfing. I am absolutely open to hanging out with couch surfers if I've got the time! I have hosted only once, but plan on hosting and meeting more cs'ers once I've got a proper space in which to do so.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first experience was couch surfing in Montreal-which was eye-opening for me, in the sense that I was able to experience a total stranger opening up their home and life to myself. It was mind blowing in the sense that the way in which I had conceptualized traveling has been forever altered.

Update:
I hosted a few wonderful Swedish women (first time hosting) back in February 2012--I can't wait for another opportunity to do it again!

Interests

sustainable living, hiking and exploring, radical politics, public transportation, early childhood education, symbiotic relationships and dynamics, social justice, eating fruit, good books/literature/blogs/films/etc

• books
• literature
• education
• vegan
• walking
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like Belle & Sebastian, Joanna Newsom, A Tribe Called Quest, Bjork, Louie Armstrong, Fugazi, Celia Cruz, Mozart, lots of stuff.

I like non-fiction, fiction, lots of philosophy and language books, recipe books. Right now, I am enjoying the Oyster and Eagle by Multatuli.

I like intellectual films, silly films. Films that do not reinforce or glorify problematic notions of gender/culture/etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once jumped off of a 50-60 ft (?) cliff, into water.
Cannot stress HOW terrified I am of heights.
It wasn't a big deal for anyone else who witnessed it.
A diamond ring was the reward for my bravery (and loss of a cheap plastic one), but i don't know whether or not it was real.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can prepare very simple, cheaply assembled, mostly vegan meals. This has been largely from circumstance, but also by choice--with pleasant results.

I am always interested in learning other languages or other mediums of communication. I can speak a bit of Spanish and German; currently teaching English at a Mandarin immersion preschool which has introduced me to the language.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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