Hey! In light of the current political situation in America, I want to say I have NEVER voted for Trump, science is real, love is love, there cannot be illegal people on stolen land, and release the Epstein files!

I'm Deaf and very good at communicating in a variety of ways. If you're hearing and don't know any sign, don't be afraid ;) We'll make it work and it'll be fun!

I have two children (4 and 1.5) who I may travel with occasionally, if there are also others with kids or okay with it!

I have fantastic AIRBNB reviews I can share with you, both as a host and guest, since I deleted my Couchsurfing profile years ago and now starting again!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

#1 reason is to meet other signing people!

To travel everywhere I can, to see all I can see, meet everyone I can meet and learn about their experiences

I've had wanderlust since I was a child, but quenched it by reading voraciously ;-) That doesn't work anymore- I HAVE to travel!

I am fluent in American Sign Language and am glad to teach you some, and include tips on how to remember those things!

I look forward to meeting you! Have a beautiful day and happy travels.

Interests

• vegetarian
• yoga
• teaching
• languages
• sign language
• cultural immersion
• travel
• learning
• cultural exchange
• advocacy
• disability rights
• deaf culture
• academic writing
• yoga and meditation
• academic research
• academics
• travelling and meeting new people
• deaf
• academic
• sign language advocacy

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is The 4 Agreements. I recommend it to everyone.

I also love How Do Eskimos Keep Their Children Warm? Anthropological studies of other cultures are so much fun. Deaf Gain is also a great book, because it discusses the benefits being Deaf has.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have many interesting stories, but one is that during COVID-19, the only animal shelter in Guam completely shut down. I and a group of friends filled that gap, adopting out hundreds of animals and flying some off Guam, and also got a spay/release program set up (TnR).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach ASL - American Sign Language. I can teach you about Deaf culture. I’ll gladly help you clean or cook!

I can also teach you about advocacy, if you're interested. Nothing about us, without us :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach ASL - American Sign Language. I can teach you about Deaf culture. I’ll gladly help you clean or cook! I can also teach you about how to advocate and equitable international development.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Canada, England, Scotland, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahrain, Guam, United States