CURRENT MISSION

Learning fiddle tunes, learning circus stuff, learning Italian!

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Alaska, and after completing college in the lovely and rainy state of Washington, I've been doing seasonal work and traveling for the past 4 years. I've done two seasons at McMurdo Station, the USA's National Science Foundation's main base of operations for Antarctica. I've hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,660 mile long trail from the Mexican/USA border to the Canadian/USA border, mostly by myself. This last year I've been working as a trip leader for an international travel company, and was able to lead trips in Costa Rica and Alaska.

PHILOSOPHY

I can't run away from myself, so I'd better be running towards something awesome!

When I was learning Spanish, I loved learning the verb amanacer, which means "to break the dawn". Although it is never, EVER used this way, I like the possibility of a word like amanezco, which means "I break the dawn". We all make choices in our lives.

That got a little hippie dippy. Anyways. Make good choices!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have only recently joined couchsurfng, so my participation has been limited to being a enthusiastic guest! I've attended a few events, and met some very interesting people!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Being hosted by an incredible couple in San Francisco who were more than eager to give me inside scoops of their city!

Interests

Irish fiddle, old-time fiddle, music, aerial silks, farming (very much a novice),

• dancing
• running
• traveling
• music
• science

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen the first sunrise in Antarctica after 3 months of darkness.

Teach, Learn, Share

Fiddle!

I would love to learn more aerial dance.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States