I'm pretty open minded and get along with a lot of different types of people. I'm a morning person. I love dogs. I like to stay busy. I like to be outdoors.

A few of my favorite things::: outdoor adventures, animals, drinking tea, live music+dancing, SCUBA diving, sailing, water skiing, backpacking, photography, interesting conversation with interesting people, drinking wine, Thai food, karaoke.

PHILOSOPHY

"Today is the day. Live your life with abandon. Be courageous and wild at heart. Be your own hero. Follow your dreams no matter how big they are. Fall in love. Take time to appreciate the moments. For they will soon be memories. Be good to yourself. Be generous and truthful. Dance, sing, and play no matter your age. Believe in your own power, strength and fortitude. Embrance new possibilities. Make friends everywhere you go. Inspire someone. Be brave. Take chances and be spontaneous. Discover your gifts and use them wisely. Surround yourself with love, laughter, and truth. Don't take it all too seriously. Forgive quickly and don't hold grudges. Seek peace and calm. Learn something new every day. Create happiness. Laugh often. Enjoy the little things. Be gracious and kind. Smile at strangers. We're on this journey together. This is your life. Make it beautiful."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've hosted in Madison, WI and Lafayette, IN and surfed in the US, Puerto Rico, and Kenya.

'There is something about living among people in a different country that changes you fundamentally. Anyone who has spent a substantial chunk of time on foreign soil will tell you this. It imparts a certain perspective and wisdom that you can't get in any other way -- not through classes, jobs, books, or even short-term travel. You realize how the world views your country. You feel how the pace of life can be different. You realize what you could do without, and what you will never take for granted again. You accustom yourself to oddities you never imagined -- afternoon naps, toilets without lids, and (if you are lucky) men that hiss at you in the street. Adjusting and actually living and passing each day within a foreign context can be trying, but it is the most elementary and profound education you can give yourself.'

Interests

Meeting you!

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• books
• singing
• photography
• dancing
• education
• dining
• wine
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• swimming
• teaching
• medicine
• karoke

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

just one?! safari in Kenya. cruise in Alaska. sky diving. swimming w/dolphins...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll try to help you in anyway I can while hosting or surfing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Tanzania, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States