I hope the community will help me in my quest to see and feel (and all of the other senses) the world and better understand my place as a citizen of it by sharing their local insights with me! My first ever couch surfing experience was spending a week in Toulon, France in 2007. My host was amazing, and I met a lot of other couchsurfers and people from all over the world. I made some lasting bonds and memories, and I can't wait to do it again. I've had people stay with me quite a few years ago when I lived in a big house in Iowa City. I really enjoyed showing them around, and was glad I could give back by letting people stay with me. My current studio apartment is too small and messy for a sleepover guest, but I am up for meeting with travelers when I have the time! Just know that I don't go out as much as I used to, so I will probably show you the quieter side of my town ;)

books: tao te ching, harry potter books, autobiography of red, little birds, others. I really like reading nonfiction about interesting subjects movies: I need to see a lot more! Watch some with me? music:(voices, streams, rivers, oceans, rain, birdes, silence; harps, violins, pianos.....)