I'm a New Mexican, a trombonist, a dancer (swing, blues, and/or salsa), a runner, a flexitarian, a morning-person, a dog-lover, a teacher, an academic, and a feminist.
Ora abito a Venezia per un anno, mentre faccio ricerca per la mia tesi.

Forget not that the grass delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair. -Gibran

Don't forget to love...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Vorrei imparare la lingua e la cultura italiana. Riesco scrivere e leggere italiano bene, ma ho bisogno di parlarlo. Vuoi andare per una bevanda e parlare lentamente con me? :)

I can never stay in one place for long. From the mountains of northern New Mexico, and the desert near the US-Mexico border, to a large home in mid-Michigan, and five years in Chicago, and now a flat in Venice, Italy. Who knows where I'll go next.

Always in pursuit of knowledge, and just trying to learn more about the world through other's perspectives.

Interests

Love, nature, dancing, music, and good friends.

• dancing
• education
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music genres:
Blues
Jazz
Baroque Italian madrigals and opera
Alternative pop (whatever newest albums just came out)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

New Years Day, after spending the night in the car - both me and my dog, wet, muddy, and smelly - I woke up to the sunrise over Niagra Falls.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Besides friendly conversation....
I love to cook and would happily cook for you.
I would love to go dancing with you, and I could teach you some swing dance moves.
I can help you practice speaking English.
I know how to play and teach music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Italy, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States