CURRENT MISSION

Finding ways to design sustainable systems and communities that sustain our environment and so too us.

ABOUT ME

I've been in and out of Knoxville, TN the past few years. Starting school in Chicago this Fall for a Masters in Architecture and Landscape Architecture. I've spent lots of time in community gardens over the past years and want to play a bigger role in the design of landscapes, buildings and communities. I've toyed with compost and biogas in the fields and want to toy more with design beyond the pottery I do. I enjoy traveling, more so to immerse myself in the local culture and landscape than for the sights. Human interaction is vital for a meaningful experience.

And the rest of the "about me" will come as I get to know "about you" :-)

PHILOSOPHY

It is my intention to be good to all people to the best of my ability. It is not my right or ability to judge someone. I live for being with others. I definitely enjoy people. I don't think that I really know a stranger.

So in a sentence: Be good to each other as to benefit the other in a positive way, whether or not they are the best to you in return.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I like the idea of people supporting each other, sharing the sights and making travel more than a series of pics of local sights, but experiences enjoyed with new friends. I would like to host more once in a stable spot; I've been floating for the past couple years.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed with a few Couchsurfers. In times of crazy travel, I was lucky enough to have great hosts not just hosting me, but introducing me to so many new and different experiences. I made friends with these people and I encourage you to do the same with your hosts!

Interests

Backpacking,
Camping
Bicycling,
Pottery
Gardening
Sustainable Architecture
Reading when I have the time,
Being involved in influencing the root causes of social injustices.

• culture
• architecture
• design
• causes
• environment
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• backpacking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:
The Doors, Cake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Feist, Regina Spector, Sia, Xavier Rudd, Noah and the Whale, First Aid Kit, Bob Marley,the Beatles, Outkast
*and i'm sure there is much more*

Favorite Movies:
FIGHT CLUB, Rocky (of course... i'm from philly!), Forest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption, All Adam Sandler's Movies-except Punch Drunk Love, Jim Carrey Movies, Matilda... a family classic (at least for my family), Moulin Rouge, A Beautiful Mind, American Beauty, Dead Poet's Society, Juno, Super Bad (so bad... but oh so good!)

Favorite Books:
Cradle to Cradle, The Grapes of Wrath, Harry Potter,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Yam le Yam, Sea to Sea from the Mediterranean to the Kineret (Sea of Galilee).

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll talk your ear off about compost and permaculture :-)

Having meaningful and important conversations. Spreading the idea of sharing some of your time and energy into helping another.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The best manners a guest can give. I keep my space clean and won't hesitate to give a hand in keeping your home clean.

Countries I’ve Visited

Israel, Mexico, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Mexico, United States

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