CURRENT MISSION

writing, learning, and speaking about the solidarity economy

ABOUT ME

I suppose that I'm the type of person that finds it a little awkward to try to sum up my personality in a few witty paragraphs. I grew up in a small town, reading voraciously. I've travelled extensively, but have never lived too far far home. A few years ago, while in Brazil, I discovered the concept (and practice) of the solidarity economy, and I've been trying to learn more about it ever since. I guess I would describe couchsurfing as part of the solidarity economy in a sense - a community of people with some shared values meeting basic human needs while networking.
I'm an economist by trade, but more of a dreamer outside of office hours. Right now I am at a transition point in my life - working and looking for an opportunity to live abroad.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with a fantastic couchsurfing couple in Luxembourg. Looking to return the favor for someone coming to the Pioneer Valley.

Interests

Reading almost anything. Argentine tango. Painting (canvases or walls). Farmers markets. Cooking and eating. Exploring new cities.

• writing
• tango
• cooking
• reading
• painting
• economics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Participating in the Opening March of the 2009 World Social Forum (in torrential rain)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States

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