I made a promise to myself when I was 25 that no matter what happens to me in life I will travel at least every 5 years. So, far I have kept the promise.

I'm grateful, and adaptable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People who work in the social services in America do not make a lot of money. No matter how much I save, I have never been able to afford extravagant trips. Consequently, I have learned that possibly my favorite thing about traveling is getting to meet the locals. I have often volunteered on farms or stayed with friends and family abroad. I appreciate the opportunity to live and work in a completely different mindset for a few weeks so much more than trying to elbow my way through a sea of tourists.

Interests

I love sharing meals and good conversation. I am interested in cultural quirks and the personal interests of my host house. I like natural wonders and local favorites. I have been known to enjoy mundane activities while traveling like people watching and hanging out at the library. I am interested art, traditions and trades, generational knowledge, literature and movies.

• arts
• literature
• drinking
• movies
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

I have too many! This list will not be comprehensive. I am always searching for new favorites.

Music: Phosphorescent, Yo La Tengo, Jens Lekman, Eef Barzelay, Courtney Barnett, PJ Harvey, Nina Nastasia, Patti Smith,
Movies: The Color Trilogy, Dogtooth, 2046, Lost in Translation, Art and Craft, Coffee and Cigarettes, Jesus' Son, I Heart Huckabees
Books: Anything by John Irving, Nabakov, or Truman Capote. I like poets too: David Ignato, William Stafford, Wisława Szymborska. And non-fiction: Erich Fromm, Rollo May, R.D. Laing, ect.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's do that!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Presents? Drinks? Laughter?

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States