CURRENT MISSION

To learn as much as I can, give back to the world, and have fun along the way.

PHILOSOPHY

Love is the only rational act.

It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after one's own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.

It is about simple awareness - awareness of what is so real and essential, so hidden in plain sight all around us, that we have to keep reminding ourselves, over and over...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had some really fun times hanging out with couchsurfers here in Worcester! Generally impromptu story-telling, cooking, and a party often seem to happen. Some people were hosted through my roommate David, others through my friend Zak down the street. The couchsurfing community is awesome.

Interests

chilling, exploring, learning, biking, rock climbing, hiking, camping, sailing, skiing, world news, politics

• writing
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• partying
• politics
• news
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• sailing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• engineering
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

The Birdcage, The Court Jester, Airplane, Pirates of the Carribean, Into the Wild, 180 Degrees South, Food Inc

Foo Fighters, Bob Marley, Nirvana, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Eddie Vedder, Fleetwood Mac, Dervish, Mason Jennings

Tuesdays with Morrie, Pride and Prejudice, Profiles in Courage, The Count of Monte Cristo, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Poisonwood Bible, The Secret Garden, The Phantom Tollbooth, Memoirs of a Geisha, Born to Run, Tao Te Ching, Out of Africa, The Omnivore's Dilemma, The Death of Ivan Illych... and so many more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've joined a multicultural sorority.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm good at: cooking (vegetarian), playing the flute, sailing, writing, math, skiing, rock climbing, slacklining. I know a bunch about global warming, vegetarianism, environmental activism/ organizing, environmental issues in general, environmental engineering, urban planning, sustainability, transportation.

I can tell you about my experiences in Thailand (Bangkok, Isaan, and Krabi/ Tonsai) and China (Shanghai and Beijing). I've lived in and know about Worcester and Cape Cod.

I love learning about different places and cultures. I like picking up new music; share your favorite. I'd be interested in gaining some dance skills if you have any! And I love learning new cooking styles. If you are able to give advice regarding careers in the environmental field, that would be cool too.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States