I am an avid traveler and explorer! I lived in Arizona for 18 years, and moved up to Washington for college. I love the ocean, the sunrise, dachshunds, unique foods, critically acclaimed movies, and intriguing conversations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've got about 7.4 billion stories to learn and only 70 some years. In other words, I love people, and I love new experiences!

Interests

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• photography
• italian food
• seafood
• chinese food
• indian food
• mexican food
• partying
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• surfing
• skiing
• mountains
• cities
• thai food
• contra dancing
• oceans

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Death Cab for Cutie, Glass Animals, The Neighbourhood, The Smiths, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, Turnover, Oh Wonder, RKS, The Front Bottoms, Tash Sultana

Movies: American Beauty, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Interstellar, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Silence of the Lambs, Loving Vincent

Books: The Secret Life of Bees, Milk and Honey, The Great Gatsby, When Breath Becomes Air, The Opposite of Loneliness, Travels With Charley, 1984, Metamorphosis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went skydiving on Christmas Day in Australia with a broken rib (ouch)

Teach, Learn, Share

I simply love people. I love learning about other peoples' passions and hearing life stories. Teach me anything, and I will listen!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you my sense of humor, loads of stories, an ear to listen, facts about dachshunds, and a mean grilled cheese. I'll sing with you, cook with you, explore with you, and pet any animals you have.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States