Native Portlander here! I've lived, worked, and studied in all parts of the city - I'll always travel but I'll never leave the Pacific Northwest. Things I love: music, yoga, animals, the ocean, watching sports, having interesting conversations, and all the coffee.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Right now, I'm on Couchsurfing to open my home to kind, interesting folks who are passing through my area. I'm looking forward to traveling again sometime too, at which point I'd love to do some surfing myself!

Interests

• animals
• culture
• books
• education
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• vegetarian
• yoga
• movies
• reading
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• basketball
• soccer
• volunteering
• football
• tea
• bars
• whisky

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite bands and artists:
Older: The Beatles, Boston, Supertramp, ELO
Newer: Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Incubus, System of a Down, Arctic Monkeys
Newest: Tame Impala, Glass Animals, Bastille, Lorde

My favorite movies: Clue, Office Space, America's Sweethearts, Moulin Rouge

My favorite books: Bossypants by Tina Fey, On Love by Alain de Botton, Year of Living Biblically by AJ Jacobs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It may not classify as amazing, but I'm very proud to have participated in the Shamrock Run 15k a few years back.

Teach, Learn, Share

Professionally, I'm an educator and I teach people how to teach others. Personally, I'm always looking to learn and I ask a ton of questions. I'd love to share experiences with friends, new and old.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to share yoga poses and music recommendations :) My favorite SiriusXM satellite radio stations are Alt Nation and Lithium, and my favorite yoga poses are butterfly and warrior 2.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States