Looking for adventure in all the right places and getting lost frequently along the way ;)

I'm smart, feisty and incredibly goofy and I am not afraid to share my opinions or let my inner dork shine. In my free time, I try to get out of Des Moines as frequently as possible!!!

I dabble in a lot of things without focusing too much on one particular hobby. I'm very active in the non-profit, political world and I road trip with friends frequently.

Recently, I tried my hand at wilderness backpacking. It killed my poor old lady feet, but it was fun and I met a lot of cool people!

Stalk me on Instagram: QuestForAsh

Travel goals this year:

-France(Xmas 2016)
-Costa Rica (Spring 2017)
-CA Coast (Summer 2017)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't want to sound like every other stereotypical couchsurfer on here, but I LOVE the opportunity to go new places and meet really cool people. I also don't roll in the dough, so finding free or affordable accommodations is a MUST ;)

Travel should be something accessible to anyone and everyone. It is one of the greatest ways to connect with other people and share experiences. The biggest thing that gets in the way for a lot of people is money. So if I can offer you the option to crash on my loveseat, and you're willing to loan me your floor, by all means, let's do it :)

Interests

-Comedy
-Theater
-Backpacking
-Camping
-Adventuring
-Insta-photography
-Exploring new cities and cultures
-Busting a move
-Bursting out into song
-Social Justice and Activism
-Anything and everything Michael Jackson related
-Alternative living
-Environmentalism
-Tarot, astrology and all that new-agey stuff
-Cooking

• theater
• photography
• cooking
• wine
• gardening
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• beaches
• lakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Connoisseur 90s pop and r&b music, and lover of dead '80s pop icons.

Music: Michael Jackson (!!!), Prince, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Bel Biv Divoe, Sia, Ms. Mr, Alabama Shakes, ZZ Ward, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Duffy, Kate Nash, Lily Allen, The Killers, Florence and the Machine, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Miguel.

Movies: Forest Gump, The Lion King, Kill Bill I & II, Django Unchained, Bridget Jones Diary, When Harry Met Sally, Inception, Interstellar, The Martian, I like plot twists and to be honest, I'm struggling with this one right now.

Books: She's Come Undone, Sharp Objects, Gone Girl, You, Dark Places, Borken Monsters, The Girl on the Train, Modern Romance, Yes Please, The Shining Girls, Harry Potter series, Lord of the Rings trilogy, blah blah blah.
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One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This past August 2016, I went skydiving for the first time.

Spring 2015 I somewhat impulsively quit my cushy corporate cube job, gave up my rental and traveled halfway across the country to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail in efforts to:
A) Escape my hometown and mundane existence
B) Inject some adventure in my life
and
C) Chase tail.

Cool Places I've been:
*Appalachian Trail* (TN, NC, VA)
*Cedar Point Amusement Park* (ROLLAR COASTER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!)
*Myrtle Beach, SC*
*NYC*
*Chicago*
*Pikes Peak*
*Garden of the Gods*
*The Lourve*
*Eiffel Tower*
*Big Ben*
*The London Eye*
*Great Lakes*

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, this is a work in progress. I can probably teach you how to live impulsively and follow your irrational desires and feelings. I make a MEAN soup and if you ever wanted to master putting your foot in your mouth, I'm your girl :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Playful banter, zesty political opinions, a cheap bottle of decent wine and a willingness to try new things.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States