I live in Washington DC where I play with young children and train adults in improvisation for a living. I love what I do and can talk for hours about play! I enjoy the improvisational act of conversation with strangers.

I love to admire the way trees grow. I am fluent in reading water. I am at home in the mountains. Walking is my preferred mode of exploration.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The Couchsurfing community is very similar to the thru-hiking community in its inclusive, generous, and welcoming attitudes toward strangers. I look forward to sharing experiences and ideas with people from different places.

Interests

• yoga
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• whitewater rafting
• snowboarding
• theatre
• improvisation
• improv
• vegan food
• vegan cooking
• whitewater kayaking
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Maggie Rogers, Sylvan Esso, Bon Iver, Kishi Bashi, Counting Crows, Hozier, Dixie Chicks...and so much more!

Longtime favorite movie: The Diving Bell & the Butterfly (dir. Julian Schnabel)
Book I recommend to everyone: My Stroke of Insight by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Books I am currently reading: Releasing the Imagination by Maxine Greene and Descartes Error by Antonio Damasio

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 (2,200 mile). I will happily talk about this experience and answer any questions. I loved every heartbreakingly beautiful step of this journey.

Teach, Learn, Share

Improvisation and play!
Outdoor skills: whitewater paddling, backpacking, road cycling
I also love talking about history, movies, books, and music and learning about different people's tastes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

In addition to conversation and sharing life philosophies I make killer friendship bracelets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States