CURRENT MISSION

To avoid tripping over cracks in the sidewalks of splendid cities

ABOUT ME

I have a weird but interesting name, which I think fits my personality. People who don't know me think I don't smile enough, but those that do know that when I DO smile, it's always genuine and full of ebullience and cheerfulness. New York City is my anchor, but I yearn to travel and see new places and meet new people.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm trying not to see too much of either the forest or the trees-I'm hoping to see beauty in the day-to-day experiences while looking forward to the future.
I always believe in giving people a chance to express themselves before I allow myself to make a final judgment about them, and I hope that people do the same when they meet me. I enjoy being pleasantly surprised by new ways of thinking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I signed up a while ago, but am just getting around to using this due to hearing wonderful things about CouchSurfing from friends. I'm eager to get my feet wet through hosting and surfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As mentioned above, new to this, but hoping to fill this space with awesome experiences meeting fellow hosts and/or surfers.

Interests

travel, writing, dancing and singing (for fun), movies, Renaissance art, fashion, British drama, baseball, American football, football

• arts
• writing
• singing
• fashion
• beauty
• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• nightlife
• movies
• traveling
• surfing
• baseball
• american football
• soccer
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lauryn Hill, Róisín Murphy, The Antlers, Radiohead, The Knife, Massive Attack, Arcade Fire, Esthero, Julie London, Maxwell, Nina Simone, Phoenix, Justice, Janelle Monae, Hope Sandoval, Robyn, The Pixies, Kleerup, The Eagles, Royksopp, Empire of the Sun, Heart

Movies: Léon, The Usual Suspects, Amadeus, L.A. Confidential, Muriel's Wedding, The Princess Bride, Sixteen Candles, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Rear Window, Gone with the Wind, Coming to America, 61*, Hilary and Jackie

Books: Valley of the Dolls, Harry Potter series, White Teeth, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Middlesex, Switch Bitch, Everything That Rises Must Converge, The Elements of Style

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've paddleboarded in the Atlantic Ocean, got caught in a thunderstorm and been pushed out to sea, and lived to tell the tale.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a very good cook, and I love to share new recipes. I'm also a good tour guide for nightlife.

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States