I live with my husband and three cats in Rochester, MN. We're just a mile from Mayo Clinic and the downtown area. I love to knit, run outside, and listen to audiobooks and podcasts. I'm a sucker for Victorian novels. My husband loves Legos and tabletop roleplaying games, and is a part time library school student.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people. Travel to new places. Show people what I love about my current home town.

Interests

• cats
• ballroom dancing
• cooking
• running
• reading
• knitting
• elizabeth gaskell movie adaptations

Music, Movies, and Books

If I could go back in time to see any band in their hey-day, it would be Pink Floyd. I'm pretty eclectic when it comes to music though. I also love a good musical.

Movies: I watch more TV shows these days than movies. I've recently been rewatching The West Wing to go along with listening to The West Wing Weekly podcast, which is a real hoot.

Books: Memoirs and biographies, SF and fantasy, Victorian novels, historical fiction, cook books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I knitted a very complicated lace shawl for my wedding. I had no idea how hard it would be as I'd only knitted a few simple lace projects before. Lack of fear was my asset. I plowed ahead and I did it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach people to knit and spin and the basics of most ballroom dances.
I'm not a native Rochesterite, but I can tell visitors about my favorite local restaurants and sights.
My cats will claim you as their own if you give them the slightest chance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My crazy upper-Midwest accent.
A really great recipe for basil hummus.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States