CURRENT MISSION

To learn about cooperation, diversity, music and sustainability.

ABOUT ME

Introverted, friendly, curious. Serious, sensitive, mostly really silly.

PHILOSOPHY

I aim to treat people and the environment with dignity and respect. I value emotions and humor. I would like to learn from and with others about the great diversity of culture, ideas, and lifestyles out there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am available to host or show people around on weekends. I would like to surf and meet people in other places, as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have co-hosted and surfed through former roommates of mine - it's a good time!

Interests

Music, nature, gardens, people, ideas.

• culture
• environment
• drinking
• trivia
• socializing
• woodworking
• music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, Juana Molina, Sonic Youth, Caetano Veloso, Talking Heads, Kraftwerk, Erykah Badu, Neil Young, John Prine, The Clash, Peter Tosh, Stevie Wonder, Motown, Detroit Techno, Americana, Funk, Hip Hop, Experimental, the cello, etc. etc.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Gary Snyder, Barbara Kingsolver, Herman Hesse, Alice Walker, Roald Dahl, Beatrice Potter; so much till to read.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Plant ID, basic Spanish, cello instruction.
Learn: Any language, bicycle maintenance, woodwork, guitar, fermentation.
Share: Music.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An easy going attitude, respect, cleanliness, a home-cooked meal or drink out, Detroit trivia and conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Israel

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States