Hello! I am an idealistic, naïve young person who somehow still believes in the goodness of people and the possibilities of money-free hospitality. I enjoy conversation, music, art of all sorts, languages, nature, and hot beverages in winter; in general I try to live on a balance of lighthearted humor and a deeper life philosophy -- not that they're mutually exclusive.

I am a creature of the forest, where as a child I often found refuge from school, mostly figuratively, but also sometimes literally. Sometimes I feel like a stereotype of someone who always wants to be outside and is constantly referencing nature, but, well ... that's really who I am. I can manage in cities for a while but still need proper dosages of fresh air and daylight.

I grew up in a musical family and have played instruments for as long as I can remember. These days I mostly play Irish traditional music on the Irish whistle and flute, though I also dabble on the guitar and piano. I always travel with my whistle, which sounds a bit like this: https://youtu.be/XSbk8ElsKM0

I'm a worker bee and do not like to sit still for long, so I am always happy to contribute any skills I have in any situation.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I'm here to meet folks and support all sorts of travel and cultural exchange. My partner Sandy and I are traveling in Europe right now and Couchsurfing seems like a great way to connect with both people and places.

At the moment I am learning German (Hochdeutsch), so another significant reason for being here is to practice with anyone who has the patience for my pauses and stuttering :)

Intereses

• graphic design
• photography
• gardening
• gender studies
• language exchange
• nature
• permaculture
• social justice
• flute
• good conversation
• trees
• pedagogy
• environmental justice
• nature walks
• irish music
• climate justice
• anti-racism
• gender equality
• nature conservation
• kittens
• racial justice
• good coffee

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I enjoy sharing skills. Here are some of the things I have learned over the years:

+ Forest management and tree care, with chainsaw experience
+ Gardening and landscaping knowledge based on experience in multiple climates
+ Photography and photo-editing
+ Graphic design for print and digital media, including website design
+ Copy editing in English
+ Animal care, handling, and maintenance, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish

Países que he visitado

Costa Rica, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

Países en los que he vivido

United States