"We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." -T. S. Eliot from Little Gidding

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am interested in traveling, meeting people from all over the world and hearing their stories. I really love hosting travelers; cooking together, sharing knowledge/ experience and learning a new perspective/culture.

Interests

Dancing
Yoga
Hiking
Camping
Cooking
Snowboarding
Massage
Baking
Crafts
Birds

• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Mostly Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels and Classics-A few of my favorite authors are Barbara Kingsolver, Sandra Cisneros, Lynda Barry and John Steinbeck.

Films: Anything by Wes Anderson, my favorite is The Royal Tenenbaums, Brazil, Harold and Maude, Good Will Hunting, City of the Lost Children, Motorcycle Diaries, anything by Tennessee Williams and documentaries.

Television: I have not watched much TV since I first got my driver's license but I was raised on MTV and I still have a special place in my heart for the Wonder Years.

Music: Elliott Smith, Wilco, Billy Bragg, Ben Kweller, All, Cat Power, Urge Overkill, Lemonheads, Neko Case, Shudder To Think, Jenny Lewis, Sam Cooke, Harry Nilsson.

My first concert was the Ramones.

I also enjoy local theater, film festivals and music.

I love radio Ira Glass, Sara Vowell, David Rakoff, Heather O'Neill, Fresh Air, Radio Lab, TED Talks, Word Jazz, and David Sedaris.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as an ice cream truck driver. For some reason people really get a kick out of this. I worked in Bristol Bay on the Bering Sea for 37 days on 14 different fishing tenders. Then took the public ferry from Whittier, Alaska to Bellingham, Washington.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always open to learning something new and willing to share what I know. I'd love to learn some new recipes and of course I'm willing to share my kitchen secrets. Also I am learning massage and always looking for a body to practice on.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a certified yoga and English teacher would love to practice with you. Good conversation, company and lots of laughs. I am a nurturing and peaceful person by nature and always willing to help out when needed. Also I can make you some of my world famous banana bread.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Georgia, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, India, Indonesia, United States