Hi! Quick notes, let me know about a favorite place of yours in your request. That way I know you've read at least the first lines of my profile. And it's interesting! : )

I live in an "eccentric" fashion. Some may call it "bohemian", others "cramped". "I'm partial to "whimsical", personally. Call the living arrangement "authentic" and you'll feel good about the shotgun layout. You can also camp.

Much of the world's populace is kind and interesting, and I'm going to meet ALL OF THEM!! I like cities, their people, unusual nightlife, chance encounters, little moments that help paint an optimistic portrait of the planet. Really though, nothing makes me happier than the company of interesting and/or wacky people and total abandon on the dance floor.

I love dancing!
J'adore danser!!
Me encanta bailar!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why am I on couchsurfing???

Interests

I really like offbeat places and people. If you're exploring the US and you want to see unusual places, I recommend the site roadsideamerica.com
If you like offbeat people and places, you are in the right place.

New Orleans is composed almost entirely of strange history. If you'd like to learn about New Orleans but don't want to read all of The Accidental City like I haven't, try Atun Shei on youtube. The man is very knowledgeable and funny.

• folklore
• dancing
• tango
• drawing
• folk music
• calligraphy
• cooperative living
• film
• urban planning
• puppets
• folk dance
• david bowie
• sustainable living
• new orleans
• clowning
• sign painting
• square dancing
• puppeteering
• decorative arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors- Edward Abbey, Louise Erdrich, Angela Carter, William Saroyan
My favorite movies include - The Wicker Man, An American Werewolf in London, The Gleaners and I, Battle of Algiers, Larks on a String, Crumb, Repo Man, Nowhere, Do the Right Thing, Polyester, Spartacus, 12 Angry Men, Force Majeure, Wings of Desire, Embrace of the Serpent, Swimming to Cambodia, Songs from the Second Floor, Gadjo Dilo, The Witch, Power of the Dog...
There are tons more
I like difficult music-experimental metal, college art rock, animal noises AND less abrasive sounds-folk, jazz, different animal noises.
Fairport Convention, Planxty, Lankum, Howlin Wolf, Wire, Gang of Four, Meat Puppets, Igorrr, Melvins, Outkast, Cibo Matto, Suburban Lawns, Aterciopelados, Nero's Day at Disneyland, Gangpol and Mit, beautiful music by my beautiful friends, Kate Bush, Fela Kuti, Captain Beefheart, Sparks, Spinetta, System of a Down, The Hu, DakhaBrakha. And I think that's it. Those are the only bands in the world.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Considered ordering coffee from "SquareBucks" just outside of Jesus' birthplace

Teach, Learn, Share

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What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a fan of unconventional travel and have some stories to share. Hopefully, I'll have even more by the time we meet.
I moonlight as a professional calligrapher, illustrator and fine artist. I live out of my sketchbook and if you need any fancy letters or drawings done, I'm yer gal.
I'm a decent cook. I'm great at preparing my personal favorite, Everything Leftover from the Fridge All at Once and making it palatable.

I hope this plea is crafty/earnest enough to persuade you to host me. I can also perform a song and dance (albeit poorly) to further my cause. However if, like me, you don't find musicals encouraging, please know that I am genuinely interested in meeting people above all else. This means you!
: )