I enjoy connecting with people and getting to know others and hear their stories, that's why I love working in a very busy cafe - I meet so many different kinds of people every single day. I'm a little bit of everything - quiet, loud, energetic, and collected, all at once ;). My mission right now is to say yes much more often and be okay with uncomfortable and foreign experiences - because I learn so much every time!

Conversations about environmentalism, world affairs, nature and gardening, natural health and cooking, science, and minimalism, are some great starter topics of things I enjoy learning about ;).

I spend a lot of time outdoors - I love running in the mountains, and going on huge hikes. I read a lot (Haruki Marakumi right now). I love healthy food, cooking, just throwing stuff together and enjoying the process.

I am a respectful and kind traveler - willing to be very independent and willing to be involved in whatever experiences you wish to share with me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because it is a beautiful idea and I think a way of honest connection that the world needs right now.

I experienced CS for the first time recently in Europe, and I look forward to hosting others in my home for the first time this summer!

Interests

The outdoors - hiking, exploring the Colorado mountains, camping.
I love to be in the garden!
Yoga.
Running.
Film photography.
Currently exploring my artistic side by learning to paint, learning piano again.
I love to read and learn.
I love coffee!

• culture
• photography
• coffee
• yoga
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• medicine
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

That 70's Show, Hot Rod, The Office, Stranger Things, Portlandia, Parks and Rec.

Really anything - it just depends on my mood. I listen to everything from chopin to the sex pistols to eddie vedder to funk.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i have loved and been loved.

made A LOT of coffee for people
eaten crepes on the great wall of china
climbed numerous "14ers" in Colorado (mountains above 14,000 feet)
had my first (amazing) CS experience in Paris!
won "america's best espresso" competition

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories and eagerness to take part in new experiences.

I will bring coffee!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Haiti, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States