I'm a lover of travel, amongst other things. I have a million excuses why I "can't" travel, so I don't get to do it as much as I'd like. That said, I've been to a lot of places in my life and couldn't feel more blessed for the opportunities I've had and the rad people I've met along the way.

I live full-time in Santa Barbara, California. Currently the loves of my life are my 14yr old sister, my rescue-bird named Chawlie, and matcha lattes. Last week they were my 14yr old sister, green tea, and reruns of Arrested Development.

I like to have fun, I love a good adventure, I believe pleasure is made up of spontaneity, and there's nothing better than PEOPLE... unless you're a dog. Dogs are better than people. Sorry.

All in all, I'm rambunctious when it's needed, and mellow when it feels good. Seriously, sunshine or snow, a good book, something to write with, and the occasional sneak on to Reddit, and I'm a solid, happy individual.

p.s. for what it's worth, I'm also a Landmark Education graduate!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

...because hotels are expensive & lonely when you're traveling by yourself. I'd rather meet the real locals & find the "secret" spots for true fulfillment.

Interests

Sunshine, Dogs, Pilates, Kickboxing, Singing in the shower, travel (duh), surfing badly, and nutrition.

• dogs
• books
• singing
• design
• education
• pilates
• traveling
• guitar
• piano
• surfing
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Not going to lie, I love Country music. I also love me some reggae, and anything that soothes the soul: Brett Dennen, Sam Smith, Damien Rice, etc. I also just found my ipod from 2004... that basically means ANYTHING goes.

Movies: Man on Fire, Crash, Elf, Fried Green Tomatoes, Man on the Moon, Edward Scissorhands

Books: Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Catcher in the Rye, East of Eden, Walk Two Moons

Teach, Learn, Share

I have fantastic graphic-design skills. I know 3 songs on the piano, and I forgot the 1 song I knew on the guitar. I want to learn the ukelele.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, a really warm hug, nutrition/wellness dialogue, an adventure buddy.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Mexico, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand