CURRENT MISSION

Behavioral technician at a Center for folks with Autism. Built in time off for exploration and outdoor play.

ABOUT ME

The world would be a better place if we instituted an adult 'recess' and perhaps nap time. This recess could include tending our community gardens and developing other sustainable life skills and outdoor activities. I choose to live in this "alternative world" and I must say it's a pretty fantastic place.

PHILOSOPHY

True teachers use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own.

You cannot transcend what you do not know. To go beyond yourself, you must know yourself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf couches and have a suitable spot for those who do the same.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Unofficially staying with acquaintances, friends of friends, and hosting the needy. Only recently have I become a legitimate 'CouchSurfer'.

Interests

Public service, community engagement, learning, sustainable farming, hiking, camping, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing..... actually anything to do with rivers/Mountains is pretty A Okay. Laughing, climbing trees, being in the rain, clouds, thunderstorms, trampolines, wine skiing/snowboarding/tubing, tubing on the lake/jet skis, EATING!, Eating again, the moon, Yoga, booze, board games, picture taking, looking at pictures, and beaches. Your standard "life is good" list.

• wine
• yoga
• board games
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• jet skiing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• beaches
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Celine Dion, Etta James, Lissie, Janis Joplin, Grace Potter, Davin McCoy, Joni Mitchell, The Civil Wars, Ruby Kendrick, & Fleetwood Mac and also Born Ruffians, Marina & the Diamonds, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, SHe and Him, King Charles, Sara Bareilles, Adele, Andrew Belle, Angus and Julia Stone, Catie Curtis, Arcade Fire, Avette Brothers, Ray LaMontagne, State Radio, Citizen Cope, Tracy Chapman, The XX, Young andf the Giant, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Widespread, YACHT, Stevie Nicks, The Shins, Seabird, Rie Sinclair, Rachel Yamagata, Norah Jones, The National, Meiko, Local Natives, The little Willies, Trout Steak Revival, Lana Del Rey, Kina Granis, Joshua Radin, John Mayer, John Butler, Witness, Kale Baxley, Foxygen, Jack JOhnson, Jenny O, Those Darlins, Jason Mraz, Hedley, The head and the heart, Group love, great lake swimmers, Gotye, Florence and the machines, of monsters and men, fleet foxes, A fine frenzy, the black keys, ellie goulding, edward sharp, Dar Williams, CCR, First aid kit, Cold war kids, Brandi Carlile, Bon Iver, Ben Harper....... TBC

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Come, let me tell you.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd still really like to learn how to surf (like in the ocean, not just couches).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know a little bit about a lot and I'm very patient.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States