I'm an avid reader. I love to cook and learn new recipes. I commute on bike because of the freedom it provides and I get to see more things on the way. I listened to podcasts daily and I love stories. I'm a dedicated artist - I paint pictures of modeled clay forms. Fun fact: I'm the exact size as Abraham Lincoln.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people when I travel and learn something you can't find in travel books or corporate advertising and I want to be able to reciprocate that gesture for someone else.

Interests

• books
• cooking
• movies
• painting
• hiking
• art history
• art
• food
• biking
• outdoors
• art museums

Music, Movies, and Books

The Shipping News is one of my favorite books and Naomi Klein is the best. Just finished, "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by, Zora Neale Hurston and strongly believe that should be a required reading. I love movies and we're in a movie renaissance right now; there's not enough time! I especially love what the production company, A24 is doing. Roma is a beautiful movie.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Kindness, a listening ear, thoughtful conversation, a sense of humor, stories, and respect for your time and space. If there's time I'd love to make dinner with you and learn/share a new recipe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States