Howdy! I am a fun, smart, and healthy woman living in the Southeast of the United States. I started traveling after college and lived in Central America for 2 years teaching English in Elementary Schools. Since then, I have continued to see the world piece by piece. I love reading, swing dancing, cooking, plants, and doing good work in my community. Really, I love seeing the world, and I love coming home.

Fun facts: I have a collection of upright typewriters and one year I made a Halloween costume to match. I taught myself to swim by humming Amazing Grace under the water (it could have been anything really, but that was the song I had stuck in my head at the time). I don’t drink. I love tea. My boyfriend has seven cars, from the 1960s thru 80s, which he is proud to fix up and keep as daily drivers; meanwhile I would rather never drive a car again, if I had my druthers. Together we have a shared dog named Tucker. He is a dope.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love connecting with people, having adventures, and being a homebody all at the same time. I lived abroad for several years in Central America about a decade ago, and since then have had to squeeze travel in between my jobby job. I find that the connections and relationships which matter most are those which go deeper than a guidebook.

Interests

I adore swing dancing, list making, classic vintage style, smart conversations, letter writing, costumes, themes, healthy food, reading, and doing good work in the world. I try to do as much volunteer work as I do "paid" work, because I find it gratifying. I do not love adrenaline, but I do like endorphins. I like to plan things, but am also open to adventure, if the connection is right. I am generally early to bed and early to rise, unless I stay out all night swing dancing. I don't drink caffeine, and I can't have an intelligent conversation about films, unless they were released prior to 1950. Even then, it's is spotty.

• writing
• books
• dancing
• swing dancing
• dining
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• volunteer work
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

My most *recent* favorite books include The Handmaid's Tale, Go Set a Watchman, and Code Name Verity.

My musical tastes include everything from traditional jazz (for dancing!) to honky tonk, to singer songwriters. For example: Gnarley Parker, Tuba Skinny, and Daniel Romano. Haven't heard of them? Well, go check them out.

I don't tend to watch movies very much, but some of my all-time favorites include Scott Pilgrim and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am a three-time participant in NaNoWriMo wherein one writes a novel. In month. It's pretty badass.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to help out around the house. Although I am not very handy with house-type projects, I am very good at tidying and organizing. Also, I do love little crafty endeavors. I am happy to offer money for hosts and I'd love to share a little bit about my life and thoughts on the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States