CURRENT MISSION

Working hard and loving life

ABOUT ME

I'm from Greensboro, NC but currently living in Urbana, IL. I have a doctorate in piano performance and teach at Millikin University. Music is my passion. I consider myself to be humble, laid-back, respectful of others, and open-minded in this big world.

PHILOSOPHY

The world is a beautiful grain of dust in a cosmic ocean of unfathomable depth. I'm happy to be along for the ride. Working hard and loving life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love sharing and meeting new people... I want to learn as much as I can from people in this short life. I am currently unable to offer a place for surfers, but hope to do that once I have more space.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first night in Austria over summer 2007 (through a piano program), I was lost in the streets of Vienna, when a stranger approached me and asked what I was looking for (I was holding a map and looking confused). I told him I was looking for a cheap hostel, and after talking for two minutes, he offered me his couch! I had a great time and made a new friend. Now I want to share that experience with other people that need a place to stay.

Interests

music, piano, accordion, bagpipes, stargazing, astronomy, nature, coffee, beer, wine

• beer
• coffee
• clubbing
• music
• piano
• skydiving
• astronomy

Music, Movies, and Books

My mom's a writer (Marianne Gingher). I like her books :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving was fantastic.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a pianist, and do a lot of teaching in illinois. I'm happy to talk about my experiences and share any knowledge I have on the topic. I also play the accordion, and have a bit of experience with bagpipes. I'm a lover of music and am happy to share, teach, or talk about anything related here. I also enjoy astronomy and stargazing as a hobby...fun to go out on starry nights and learn about what's up there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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