It's not about me.
John 3:30

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel.

Interests

I appreciate beauty and enjoy cultivating it and fostering expression. Whether that means drawing, drumming, or discussing, I want to create an atmosphere where people feel free to be themselves.

• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• drawing
• music
• visual arts
• reading books
• videography
• coffee shops
• drinking coffee
• petting dogs
• quoting movies

Music, Movies, and Books

Recent books:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

Recent musics:
Levi the Poet
Ben Howard
Kings Kaleidoscope
Lord Huron
Skout

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Impressed a certified platinum rock star with my artwork. He asked for my autograph.

Teach, Learn, Share

For the majority of my life I was legally blind. Thanks to a recent operation my vision is much better; but the perspective I've gained from not being able to see has taught me a lot about my surroundings, people, and how to listen and share. Ask me about it.

I love to learn about language, creativity and expression. I've taught art for some years now and would love to share about drawing, painting, and photography.

Cooking is another passion of mine. I love the science of the kitchen and am excited to learn more gastronomy from others.

I love languages. I minored in linguistics and enjoy listening to people speak their native tongue, hearing different accents, and trying to learn as much as I can from others. Tell me about the history of your family, city, and country!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enveloping stories of travel, love, loss, and life.
Small works of art(?)
Book and music recommendations.
Cooking ideas.
Facts about food and coffee.
Trivial knowledge of linguistics and computer science.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Mexico, United Arab Emirates