CURRENT MISSION

I'm checking out Grad schools for Dance Therapy. There are only 6 that offer it, and they are mostly on the other side of the country from me. I love Portland, but it's time for me to check out a new hometown!

ABOUT ME

I'm living the life in Portland, Oregon! I have been working with a child (well, now he's a teenager) with autism as a behavior therapist for almost 5 years now. I teach yoga, and practice frequently. I am also taking various dance (modern, ballet, world) and psychology classes so that I can apply to Grad school for Dance Therapy.
I'm small and full of energy! I love to play and be wacky, but I also have a nerdy, type-A side. I'm not as hippie-like as I come across on paper. It's hard to explain.

PHILOSOPHY

I don't make a lot of money, but I'm happy and I do what I love. My wish is for everyone to have this same quality of life, and I believe this starts with good health-physical and mental. I advocate for access to nutritious food, healthcare, exercise that is fun (not drudgery), and mental health assistance that doesn't necessarily involve medication. I want people to be able and empowered to reach their full potential.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm brand new! I do have a spare room in my house..

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm brand new!

Interests

I LOVE being active, especially if it involves dancing. I do yoga, hula hoop, fire hoop sometimes, and take aerial classes-silks, trapeze, and lyra. I went to 80s night religiously for 2 years. I'm occasionally artistic, when the mood strikes (I just painted cartoony creatures on my walls). I'm ready for any kind of theme dressing. I like biking and related fun-bike parades, pedalpalooza, scavenger hunts, etc. I enjoy sitting on the porch and harassing (in a nice way!) passers by. I'm a big fan of board games and game nights. I drink a little, but don't consider it an activity in itself. I like to be in nature, and to hike and camp, but like the excitement of the city too. Luckily we have the best of both worlds here. l nerd out on tree identification. I love learning.

• animals
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• dining
• exercise
• yoga
• drinking
• board games
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• psychology

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you fun Carnie tricks, like hooping (I like to travel with a hoop or two), acrobatics, or balloon animal making! I LOVE teaching yoga, especially to beginners. I know a bit about eating right and making good meals. I'm a good listener. I can put together fun costumes. I'm a great friend to play in the park with!

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