CURRENT MISSION

Figuring out how to be fully freelance with art and design while paying to live alone and still be able to travel.

ABOUT ME

What would my friends say? Ridiculous, for sure. But my favorite compliment and mention of character is when someone says I’m genuine. They'd mention my creativity, honesty and my desire to pick things apart and really live. One friend made an observation saying that "stagnancy is my worst enemy" and he's right. I grew up in Nebraska, lived in Iowa, Austin TX, Australia, Los Angeles, basically in my car, and I’ve been back in Omaha for a couple years now. I’m to the point where I love my place, my people, and I want to say but I am also itching to explore, grow and throw a molotov cocktail into the firepit of my inspiration.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't take it personally.
Hope but never expect.
Throw out fear. Move forward.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel more and give back to my travel community. I want to meet people who are coming into my town and show them why I love it.

Interests

Films, dance, theatre, fine art, photography, poetry, comedy, novels, music, nature, getting lost, feeling the history in old buildings, studying the perspective of architecture against its surroundings, digging into the minds of unique characters, foooood, adding to my list of firsts.

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• cocktails
• movies
• painting
• drawing
• music
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Son of Rambow
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Mirrormask
Amelie
Community
Rick and Morty
BoJack Horseman
Ray Bradbury
Tom Robbins
Man Man
Amanda Palmer
Donald Miller

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ll try and sum up the best decision of my life:

The first many years of my life had been spent growing up in small-town Nebraska where I felt alienated and known as the weirdo. I was told that I would never be able to make art into a career. Unfortunately this sheltered child believed that for too long. I struggled through so many days working on graphic design, living paycheck to paycheck, feeling claustrophobic and unfulfilled. One day I woke up and realized that if I waited until I had money to see the world, it would never happen. I sold almost everything I owned, packed my car with my art supplies and traveled the Western half of the United States for five months. I deconstructed my mind and all of the beliefs/opinions that were programmed into me over the years. I gained confidence. I stripped myself of built-up, bitter feelings. Overcame certain fears. Climbed mountains. Tasted the ocean.

I started writing my own story.

Teach, Learn, Share

Physically? I can paint, draw, write, cook, sculpt.
Something less tangible? I can teach empathy and help you discover your strengths.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Things to do, places to eat, coffee & tea, great conversation and an art gallery right in my home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States