My Couchsurfing portrait series since 2015: http://gallery.snapyourself.com/gallery/couchsurfers/home

I'm a conscious person and hyper aware of my surroundings. I spend a lot of time just noticing the world around me. Because of that, I'm constantly watching my emotional and physical impact on others and the environment. I make the choice to live simply and positively. I aim to live radically myself while simultaneously staying radically open to growth and change.

I'm always open to new things and grow enthusiastic to what I believe in. From growing up in LA and having to embrace the melting pot of a multicultural society to going to see live bands in secret warehouses, new age underground wrestling shows, radical self expression side shows, backpacking, camping, cycle touring and creating a space for others to visit and pass through. All of this has formed who I am.

I schedule my weekdays around editing/emailing giving me free time to explore and share time with others while working events on weekends and nights. I photograph pretty much everything but mostly events.

I like to jam out on the guitar, sing, ukulele, piano and bass as well as participate in crafts, write poetry and other forms of expression and connection. I also spend a good time tending to my garden and watching it grow.

I am passionate about not killing and eating animals. Please respect that when in my home. We share lots of meals and keep the house vegan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a pure way to make connections. Vulnerable people come together to share a space. I love the energy it creates in meeting people and traveling. I host a lot because I try to invite that energy in my living space as much as possible. When I travel I seek out hosts as well and have only positive experiences thus far.

Interests

Relationship anarchy, people, photography, animals, veganism, rock climbing, music, playing guitar, spinning poi, cooking, yoga, bike riding, healthy and sustainable living, movies, camping, traveling, video games, card games, board games, and finding/learning new interests and ideas.

• poetry
• singing
• photography
• cooking
• vegan
• gardening
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• poi
• gaming
• biking
• feminism
• bass
• climbing
• bike touring
• foraging
• relationship anarchy

Music, Movies, and Books

Good music. Live music. Music for the mood. Music for the activity. Music for the soul.

Honest movies. Storytelling movies. Beautiful movies. Truth movies.

Fantasy books. Growth books. Connection books. Immersive books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode my bike 4500 miles across North America

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share knowledge of art, music, food, cooking and travel. I'd like to learn things I don't know much about. Far away places and of things I've never seen or experienced first hand.

What I Can Share with Hosts

All of the above. Depends on my guest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States