I'm interested in folk music, art and crafts, homesteading skills, and pets (especially cats!). I love visiting libraries, and learning about resources in the community. I like being involved in my neighborhood in cute community stuff, and I like to check out different spots to learn and get inspiration.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting local folks and learning about neat stuff to do in the area! Also, I love the gift economy, and sharing resources, to make traveling more accessible.

In 2014, I drove from Michigan to Alaska and my friend Rose and I couchsurfed almost every night. It seriously made the trip amazing, to meet people who were happy to share stories and suggest places to stop.

Interests

I love learning about American labor history, unions, DIY, creative community organizing, and local food! I love farmers markets and I've been involved in small scale farming in Michigan.

• books
• gardening
• libraries
• sustainable living
• folk
• solar punk

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite musicians: Ani DiFranco! Utah Phillips! Gillian Welch, Stephin Merritt (the magnetic fields)

Favorite documentary: "American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs"

Books: "I Ching", "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran, "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E Butler

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being involved in Lansing Food Not Bombs was amazing. I loved sharing food, organizing donation pickups from local grocery stores and farmers, and getting together to do great work. Cooking with miscellaneous ingredients is also super fun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I could cook for ya! I can share stories about my travels, I can listen, I could wash your dishes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States