Lived in the Philippines for 9 months by myself. No harm came to me. Other than a couple motor bike accidents and nearly drowning in a raging river.

I play and teach piano, french horn and guitar. I can also play songs by ear. I know a little Spanish, a little French, a little Tagalog. Would love to practice these languages. (Filipinos will always have a space on my couch in Seattle, in exchange for Tagalog lessons!)

Reading, writing, adventures!!, mountain tops, early mornings, late nights, spicy food, witty banter, long walks, trees, whale sharks, insects, pumpkin pie, floppy hats and sunglasses, discount bookstores, playing christmas carols in minor keys, playing the cowbell, pickled herring, building sandcastles, laying provisions, and Neil Gaiman.