CURRENT MISSION

Listening

ABOUT ME

I am a twin. I love reading, biking, vegetarian cooking. I am recently immersed in conversations about religion and spirituality. I like cats, the National Public Radio, camping, and Manu Chao. Not a big fan of shouting or mushrooms.
Update: I have come around and now love mushrooms.

PHILOSOPHY

We are the ones we have been waiting for.
"Curiosity, simplicity, tolerance." I was inspired by 'I wish your wish,' an work of art by Rivane Neuenschwander, which in turn was inspired by São Salvador’s church Nosso Senhor do Bonfim in Brazil. Though I may not live up to this ideal with ever action in my life, it is a guiding principle and I reflect upon it frequently.
"La razon no grita" --Luis A. Ferre
Additionally, I thrive on optimism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

One of my favorite visits was coming to Nice, France, at the same time that there was a local CS gathering. It was great to meet so many CS folks all at once! And I even learned a bar trick...

Interests

swing sets, learning, español, This American Life, biology, linguistics, strawberries, TESOL, crafting, reading, HEROES, français, fashion, typewriters, jewelry, photography, The City Museum (st. louis), contra dancing, mojitos, scrapbooks, parks, fiber, embroidery, politics, tea, activism

• cats
• arts
• fashion
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• walking
• politics
• reading
• scrapbooking
• cycling
• camping
• biology
• journalism
• religion
• science
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

The Intouchables, Habib Koité, Alice Walker, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith, The Best American Science and Nature Writing, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff Christ's Childhood Pal, The Spirit Catches You And You Fall Down, A Language Older Than Words

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was grateful to live on a small, organic farm in Ossages, France, where I really learned how to eat and how to cook. A highlight was walking out my front door and picking the figs for a pie I was making.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm finding that I know a little about a whole lot... science, politics, queerness, religion, alpacas, computers, cooking, journalism, and art. I know enough to keep the conversation interesting, but not so much that I dominate.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States