I'm an English teacher living and working in Phoenix, Arizona. I love the desert but I also enjoy leaving during the fall, winter and summer breaks, even if being a teacher means I need to budget.

People say I am respectful and hospitable, and I sure hope they’re correct! I enjoy specialty coffee and will make a point to visit at least two coffee shops everywhere I visit.

PHILOSOPHY

Seek peace. Love others. Give grace.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Community and hospitality are two things I place a high value on. I see couchsurfing as a way to practice these two things by meeting awesome people and being a courteous guest.

Interests

English lit. Teaching. Photography. Journalism. Immigration studies. Social media. Videography. Travel. Coffee. Music. Graphic design. Wine.

• cats
• dogs
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• traveling
• music
• communications
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Darjeeling Limited. 500 Days of Summer. Up In The Air.

Books: Under the Overpass. Stargirl. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. The Monkey Wrench Gang. Through Painted Deserts.

Music: Justin Vernon/Bon Iver/Volcano Choir. Sufjan Stevens. Jon Foreman/Switchfoot. Iron&Wine. Son Lux. Baths. Animal Collective.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, camped, and hiked back. I am enamored by the night sky as seen from dark places.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to show you the basics of photography! Or take you bouldering. I'm not a pro by any means, but I've got a crash pad, chalk bag and spare pair of shoes.

I'd also love for you to tell me stories about your travels and life, if you have time!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to take my hosts out for a nice beer (or a cup of fancy coffee if you're not into alcohol.) I'll also help you do the dishes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, Fiji, France, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States