Hi, I have lived in Oregon (above California) for almost my whole life. I don't want to go back any time soon. There is too much of the world to see!

My plan: to be as spontaneous as possible. To see new things. To meet new people. To be alive and present in every moment. Want to talk? Go for a walk? Share some stories, a few laughs and learn something from each other? Can you recommend a nice, cheap hostel for me or may i stay with you?

I am not shy and I have a good heart. I have many tattoos. I wear my heart on my sleeve; and all over the rest of me too. I love art. I love people expressing themselves in all different forms. I always try to keep an open mind. I look forward to meeting you and exploring new places :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on a backpacking trip. I am here to meet new people and explore new places. I promise to be a gracious guest!

Interests

Art, antiques, music, nature, hiking, philosophy, literature, astronomy, astrology, rocks and minerals, beaches, bikinis, fashion, science, sushi, candy, movies, stop motion animation....

• arts
• literature
• design
• graphic design
• fashion
• tattoos
• movies
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• animation
• astronomy
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Roy Orbison
Crocodiles
Elliott Smith
Weeknd
Gucci Mane
Heart
James Brown
Elton John
The Cramps
MGMT
The Cure
The Smiths
Of Montreal
Bee Gees
The Kinks
Sibylle Bayer
Ghostland Observatory
Scorpions
April March

Movies:
Wild at Heart
Blue Velvet
The Shining
Buffalo 66

500 Days of Summer, I just watched on my last plane ride and I actually really liked.. I'm a romantic.

Books:
Amy Hempel
Albert Camus
Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bedazzling a porcelain mannequin with over seven thousand rhinestones which I individually attached with a wax pencil one by one by hand over the course of many months for my college undergraduate thesis show.

I worked as a tattoo artist for a couple of years and made artwork on people's skin, something very personal. Before I ever did that-- I gave myself many tattoos on my legs, because I would never tattoo someone else until i was confident i could do a good job on myself :)

I have travelled to Israel six times in my life, and had the pleasure of floating in the Dead Sea, where the salt content is so high that you don't have to try.

I left everything I knew behind, left with only a backpack and I am embarking on a great adventure!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn about you and your life, your experiences.

I am happy to share what you would like to know about me and where I am from.

Teach.. How to be strange and survive.

I would like to create new experiences with you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am an artist and graphic designer and well versed in computer skills. I am happy to help you with such services :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States