I grew up in Santa Cruz, CA, a spunky surf town. Then I lived on Oahu, HI, for five years. Somehow in-between beach bumming and hitting the tropical trails I earned two degrees: pastry arts and culinary arts. Now I'm cooking sweets in Northern California.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's fun to see a new place from a locals perspective.

Interests

Animals, wandering, laughing, making up games. And of course, cooking and baking—let's teach each other something!

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• baking
• socializing
• music
• jazz
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Books // Brave New World. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Tell the Wolves I'm Coming Home. Little Bee.

Music // Queen, The Beatles, The Green, JBoog, Common Kings, Geographer, Phantogram, Kygo, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc. If I can dance to it, I probably like it.

Movies // Zoolander, Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, 500 Days of Summer, Forrest Gump, Across the Universe, Boyhood.

Television // Adventure Time, Broad City, Parks & Rec, The Office, Bobs Burgers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ate flat bread that was cooked on a rock from a man who was camping/living in the Samaria Gorge. Mmm crunchy pebbles!

Teach, Learn, Share

Time is an ingredient.

Expect nothing, appreciate everything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Brownies and good company

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States