CURRENT MISSION

living, spreading compassion, sharing narratives

ABOUT ME

Grew up along Lake Michigan, trying to make sense of the world via human/plant-based interaction and practicing compassion.

PHILOSOPHY

No one can tell your story but Y O U

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have never officially hosted anyone via couchsurfing, but have had many guests sleep on my couch! My home is available to surfers.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed at three different homes in Montreal, one in San Francisco, and one in Portland. All lovely and magical experiences!

Interests

Zines, DIY, music, traveling, books, fashion, fibers, contemporary art, smashing the patriarchy, and obv cats

• cats
• arts
• books
• fashion
• contemporary art
• beauty
• diy
• cooking
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

David Lynch, Miranda July, Sofia Coppola, Wes Anderson, Salinger, Sylvia Plath, Annie Dillard, Charles Bukowski, Joan Didion, Fleet Foxes, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Animal Collective, Beirut, Arcade Fire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every moment is awe-striking. Also, climbing a mountain was pretty cool.

Teach, Learn, Share

My favorite, most affordable, and most delicious travel advice is to keep a large supply of rice, beans, and oats (and whatever goodies you like to throw in the bowl). Cook up the oats and rice/beans (the Gallo Pinto way!) for any meal and you'll save TONS of money on meals that you'd otherwise spend on eating out. Also always hit up local farmers markets and taste the goodness of that region. (also super affordable). You'll learn to appreciate the beauty of simple foods.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States