I am a Georgia native who moved to to Bay Area about 10 +years ago. I currently live in Oakland

I work in the arts educational industry where I run an arts education program for middle school, high school and adults at a private art college. I also teach photography classes

I like drawing and screen printing. I also love cycling, running, hiking, camping, and yoga. I also love cooking and trying all kinds of new food...I'll eat most anything!

I have traveled many times to Mexico (one of my favorite places to visit) and have done everything there from camping on beaches, exploring cities, riding mules, kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling.

I am a more low key traveler and would rather spend my time exploring than in a luxury hotel.

I would love to take the Trans-Siberian railroad, eat haggis in Scotland, eat octopus in Greece.. the list continues

I love showing people my city and the secrets you don't always know as a tourist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to connect with locals when I'm traveling. I want to find unique places and have experiences.

I'd love to do the same for those that visit the Bay Area

Interests

Photography, art, ceramics, museums, vintage, thrifting, flea markets, biking, running, swimming, cooking, drawing..coffee, beer/wine, dancing

• arts
• photography
• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• partying
• thrifting
• traveling
• pottery
• drawing
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• snorkeling
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I love me some indie rock.. sensitive men with beards.. like Smog/Bill Callahan, Will Oldhelm, Jason Isbell, Elephant 6, M. Ward, Andrew Bird

But when I run it's all about Kanye, Notorious BIG, that Beyonce lady, big sean? (whoever does the I don't F*** with you song)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once won a catered ice cream party from Ben and Jerry's for 50 people...it was exciting to host that

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach people photography..

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll make you drawings.. you can follow me on the instagram at audge224..

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy