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