ABOUT ME

Hi! I graduated last May from the University of Vermont with a degree in Environmental Studies and Studio. For the past year, I lived and worked on an organic farm in Northern California, teaching inner-city high school students about organic farming, healthy eating, and sustainable living. I am moving to Portland, Oregon for the next adventure at the end of August. I will be an AmeriCorps service member working at a Food Bank on nutrition education for low-income families and developing programing to teach the food bank clients how to grow their own food! I am super stoked. This is what I am passionate about and so I feel that I am on exactly the right path in my life right now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have hosted a few couchsurfers and had great experiences every time. I haven't had much of an opportunity to host due to living circumstances in recent years. I haven't done much surfing myself yet, but I am eager and excited to start!

I am going to be driving across the country starting in NJ and landing in Portland, Oregon, so I am hoping to find some places to stay along the way to meet cool people and save some money!

Interests

-Permaculture, sustainable agriculture and homesteading
-Hiking, running, biking, yoga, snowboarding, and being active!
-Growing and preserving my own food, brewing my own kombucha and hopefully homebrews next, making my own herbal salves
-Seeing live music
-Looking great delicious nutritious meals and sharing it with others!
-YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT, SO GROW WHAT YOU EAT!
-Meeting new people and traveling!

• education
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• homesteading
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• agriculture
• teaching
• environmental studies

Music, Movies, and Books

As of lately:

Books:
Shantaram,
A Million Little Pieces,
Eating Animals,
Even Cowigirls Get the Blues,
The Omnivore's Dilemma,
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle,
etc., etc., etc.

Music:

Anything good, from Talking Heads, Phish, Radiohead to Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, Frank Ocean, to Major Lazor, Modest Mouse, etc. etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saw the Dalai Lama in a prayer service at his home temple in McCleod Ganj, India! It was incredible.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning from new people! I love to teach what I know and learn what I don't. Let's share!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be absolutely happy to cook a delicious meal for my hosts, share experiences and knowledge, supply good drinks, or just good company!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, India, Israel, Jordan, Laos, Palestine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel