I'm a wanderer and a lover of all things beautifully strange.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love connecting with other humans. I'm in a very natural state when travelling and that's become somewhat of an addiction. I've also been known to travel write. I've contributed to one of my very favorite travel sites, Atlas Obscura.

Interests

• animals
• poetry
• film making
• live music
• wandering

Music, Movies, and Books

Film:
Kieslowski
Nathan Silver
Brit Marling
Charlie Kaufmann

Music:
Guided by Voices
Kate Bush
Leonard Cohen
Timber Timbre
Spencer Krug
Caliphones
Joanna Newsom
Bob Seger (I just love him.)
Bruce Springsteen

Books:
Alice Notley
Carole Maso
Annie Dillard
Bill Bryson
Anne Sexton
Eileen Myles
Elizabeth Bishop
Baudelaire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learning to navigate the world as a low vision individual, starting in college. Life changed. It got hard. But my sense of wonder only grew. And I've learned how to optimize the vision I have. It has never held me back.

Teach, Learn, Share

Low vision folks don't always obviously appear low vision. Conversation about what each of us sees is great, so don't be afraid to ask how the world looks to us! I love to talk about it so that I don't have to stress over about whether or not I "pass as seeing" ... So don't be shy! :)

Also, I'm a witch. I can offer tarot readings. Gentle, loving tarot readings! And some insight. And some household spiritual ceasing if you like!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a queer, legally blind, witchy woman born and raised in a little River City in IL. I suppose this means I can offer:
Anything you want to know about the Great Midwest, it's ways & i lore...
Tarot, tea, crystals & intuition
A listening ear
I can write a story with you in under an hour. Let's go line for line.
Queer lit & pop culture convo
I can share in a deep love for animal friends. I'm actually a professional pet care provider and have been for 5+ years. I know things about cat & dog behaviors. Fun facts I guess?

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Scotland