I'm friendly, outgoing, personable, down to earth, caring, compassionate, empathetic, and can be a bit of a dreamer. I enjoy deep intellectual conversations, as well as fun, light-hearted ones.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel, see new places, and meet new and wonderful people who share in life's wonders.

Interests

• books
• singing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• swimming
• laughing
• learning
• meeting new people
• growing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: so many:
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Any/All of Brenè Brown's books (especially Daring Greatly, and The Power of Vulnerability. Also watch her TED talks. Life-changing.)
Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson
Zen Habits by Leo Babauta
The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
Life's Mysteries by Osho
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

Music:
Alexi Murdoch, Mumford and Sons, Eddie Vedder, Enya, One Republic, Imagine Dragons, Joshua Radin, Maroon 5, The Lumineers, Of Monsters & Men, Train, Third Eye Blind, Iron & Wine, Jack Johnson, Sara Bareilles, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Lindsey Stirling, The Postal Service, Evanescence, Linkin Park, Patrick & Eugene, Tim Janis, Bach, Vivaldi.

Movies:
Into the Wild, Peaceful Warrior, The Artist, About Time, The Proposal, Time Traveler's Wife, Eat, Pray, Love, Get Smart, Date Night, The Wedding Date, Inception, The Matrix, Avatar, Stardust.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snowboarded in the French Alps.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: cooking, Photography, UL backpacking, UL OneBag, improve relationship and communication skills and advice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good cook, and I can cook for many different diets: Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, and/or Gluten Free. I'm a photographer, I'm pretty handy at fixing things around the house,

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States