I’m a metalsmith with a graphic design degree. I make functional objects, blacksmith my own tools, and make jewelry. I love to teach! I have taught skiing, snowboarding, and bellydance. Currently I am going cross country in my minivan- stopping to see the amazing sights and work a bit on my metalsmithing :) I love traveling and since graduating Appalachian State in 2018, I’ve basically been doing just that- meeting new people, sharing experiences, enjoying new foods, and receiving a lasting impact from a variety of environments that inspire myself and my artwork.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I bought a one way ticket to Europe and traveled for 5 months. My first experience couchsurfing was better than expected as my host invited me into his home and life, truly experiencing the place I was traveling to on a deeper insider level than I would be able to just visiting for a few days.

Interests

• arts
• design
• running
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• skiing
• nature
• dance
• bellydance
• bagels
• metalsmithing

Music, Movies, and Books

Warpaint, Tame Impala, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Mark Manson, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived out of a 40L backpack for 5 months while backpacking around Europe!

Lived in a converted ice fishing shed for 2 months in upstate New York during a blacksmithing residency.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love learning new things and sharing knowledge and experiences, I am also clean and tidy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States