CURRENT MISSION

To explore the healing power of art across the world

ABOUT ME

I am originally from the US and will be traveling for 15 months across the globe: Bolivia, Europe, Tanzania, Japan, Australia and places in between! I will be traveling as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, independently researching a project of my own design. My project focuses on the potential healing power of art and creativity, especially in relationships to trauma. I would love to talk more about my research (inspiration, findings, etc.) with anyone who is interested!!

I studied painting and mostly work with watercolor and acrylic paints.

I am friendly, outgoing, creative, and love to spend time exploring new places and talking with new people.

PHILOSOPHY

Anyone can be an artist.

Life is "continuously arrested falling" - a series of almost-falls that we stop and support ourselves through creativity, community, risk-taking, etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As I am traveling for the next year, I hope to do a lot of surfing! Couchsurfing is a great way to get a more local and 'real' experience of a city, culture, etc.!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed in various cities in Europe and hope to do more!! It's always been really fun, and a great way to get to know a new city and new people! I have always had a more enjoyable experience in a new city with couchsurfing compared to staying in a hostel - I'd much rather get to know local people and their city then other americans I might find in a hostel.

I haven't yet hosted, but after my trip around the world, I plan on returning all of the warm welcomes my hosts have given me!

Interests

Painting, art, music, food, cooking, desserts, public transportation, museums, reading and listening to music!

• arts
• culture
• design
• dining
• cooking
• desserts
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is 'The Goldfinch' By Donna Tartt.

I am into folk and indie-rock, but I really could listen to any kind of music, depending on the mood and place. I always love to hear what other people are listening to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing/hiking 7 hours on the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu, and then retuning the next day at sunrise was the most beautiful experience I have ever had!

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to cook and would be happy to share what I know!
I would be happy to share drawing/painting techniques as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Netherlands, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bolivia, Germany, Tanzania, United States