CURRENT MISSION

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu - "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all."

ABOUT ME

I'm currently working on my PhD in the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean at the University of Cincinnati. I have researched and/or excavated in Italy, Albania, Greece, and Turkey, and have the amazing opportunity to go abroad every summer to do what I love, travel, and meet amazing people.

A total foodie, I love spending my free time working in my vegetable garden, cooking, home brewing kombucha, and trying new restaurants. I also love being outdoors, especially in the summer, hiking or sipping iced coffee on porch. While I love staying active and meeting new people, there's also nothing like a quiet night at home, cooking up something delicious, drinking wine, and cuddling on the couch.

I dedicated four years of my life to competitive roller derby, but I recently retired so that I could deepen my yoga practice. I'm currently in 300hr Yoga Teacher Training program through World Peace Yoga, and would love to lead my hosts through a yoga class, if they so desired! Because of my dedication to my yoga practice, a lead an ahimsic (non-harming) lifestyle through a vegan diet. I love connecting with other vegans!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My former partner and I had a great time couch surfing while we were living in Europe in 2012-2013. At that time, we were using her profile jointly, which is why I have so few reviews.

I'm going to be based in Athens, Greece in 2015-2016 in a dorm-like environment, working on my dissertation and traveling, so at this time I am unable to host others. I am looking forward to connecting with other couchsurfers either in my travels or just meeting up in Athens for a drink.

Interests

Archaeology/History, especially of ancient Greece, Yoga, Coffee, Good food (vegan, farm to table movement, sustainability, seasonality), Permaculture, Mountains, Ocean, Bicycling, Coffee shop culture, Sunshine, Home Improvement, Urban Farming, Culinary Arts.

• arts
• culture
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• vegan
• yoga
• dieting
• drinking
• gardening
• shopping
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• archeology
• teaching
• history
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm an archaeologist. Every day I'm in the field, I'm amazed by what I touch, see, and feel about the people of our past.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Yoga! I'm working on my teaching certification. :)

I'm also an amazing cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, France, Greece, Italy, Turkey, United States