As an adjunct teacher in Ethnomusicology (anthropology of music), I like nature, travel, and world cultures. I play a Japanese flute used for meditation, and I love to dance. I am vegan and love all animals- I have 3 cats, Athena, Zaporra (po po), and Drew Pickles.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Being an adjunct is not lucrative, but I don't want that to stop me from traveling and finding my tribe.

Interests

• classical music
• world music
• nature
• spirituality
• dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical music from the romantic period, Japanese traditional music, Irish music.
Joni Mitchel, Paula Abdul, Annie Lennox, Cyndi Lauper, Brandi Carlile.

Studio Ghibli, Anything with Robin Wiliams or Meryl Streep

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played music for the morning meditation ceremony in the Shojoshin-in temple in the rural mountains of Japan.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can play my flute for you, meditate, and share knowledge and music of world cultures. Happy to cook and clean as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States