CURRENT MISSION

Securing opportunities to make positive impacts on local food systems for post-grad life

ABOUT ME

Food. That is really is the best thing for me to refer to to describe myself. My life revolves around food. I study nutrition in college, I plan to attain a masters degree in sustainable food systems. I love to garden, cook, create dining experiences, share meals, teach people about cooking, learn about how food fits into culture, and bottom line love food that nourishes mind and body.

Other things that peak my interest are: commuting by bicycle, brewing great coffee, craft beer, storytelling/experience sharing.

I wake up everyday to take steps toward my ultimate goal of making healthy foods and cooking attainable, logical, and the norm.

PHILOSOPHY

There are always opportunities to grow and I strive to take as many as possible. I believe: Whatever you want in life, there is always a way to grow in such a way to attain it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate in couchsurfing as a surfer. I am very interested in learning about (and if possible, contributing to) my hosts' lives and their pursuits. I will someday set myself up to be a host - but its not logical with a college, busy, leader, working schedule.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had one so far with couchsurfing.com. But, I grew up in a household that was always a host. My mother is a kind hearted person and was always taking somebody in to help them out (and she still is to this day!). Throughout my childhood, I was fortunate to share my home (not by my choosing, but still enjoyed it) with several travelers.

Interests

Cooking
Gardening
Cycling
Reading
Construction
Woodworking
Health
Culture of others
Questions

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• gardening
• reading
• woodworking
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is very interesting right now.
We the Eaters by Ellen Gustafson is WORLD CHANGING
The epics of: The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini still visits me, years after closing the final book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

With my father, I completed a 200 mile bike ride in one day - The Seattle to Portland in 2011.

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking skills
Gardening
Handy-"Man" skills
Coffee issues, from harvest to cup

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking
Stories
A regular reference to TED talks (because I have watched a few {hundred})
A positive attitude

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States