I'm on an open-ended solo cross country road trip! I started driving from New England on New Year's Eve.

I'm all about outdoor adventures, especially hiking and backpacking. I love learning nerdy stuff, hearing funky music, joining casual jams with my violin, and listening to people's stories. I'm curious, spontaneous, extremely laid back, and always in a good mood.

I adopted a stray puppy from a Navajo reservation mid-trip, so you would be hosting the two of us! My dog Zia is extremely friendly with both people and dogs, playful, quiet, housebroken, and obedient. I guarantee you will want to steal her.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't plan on going back to Massachusetts anytime soon! Instead, I'm wandering the West, on the lookout for where I want to live next. I have been mostly tent camping in national forests, sometimes staying with friends. I think Couchsurfing will help me to meet even more interesting people, and to get local perspective on what makes a place unique. I can't wait to pay it forward and welcome travelers when I finally have my own home.

Interests

• dogs
• literature
• environment
• cooking
• running
• reading
• music
• violin
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• anthropology
• history
• nursing
• psychology
• science
• nature
• sustainability
• biking
• public health
• museums
• skinny dipping
• spanish

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic music taste, including soul/R&B, jazz, funk, newgrass, folk, and classical

Some favorite movies: Little Miss Sunshine, Children of Men, Being John Malkovich

Some favorite books: The World According to Garp, Lolita, Desert Solitaire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time I faced down two mountain lions alone in the backcountry at night.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Aside from good conversation, I can add some fiddle while you sing and play guitar! I can also cook you some mean rice and beans. I can entertain kids, pets, and grandparents. I'd love to share tips with anyone who's thinking of embarking on a trip like mine.