Hello! I guess I could say I am an adventurous introvert that enjoys meeting new people and having engaging conversations while still finding space for solo time and activities. I enjoy traveling most when I move somewhere new for a while so I can really get to know the place. I studied abroad in Viet Nam in college for 4 months, and lived in Sweden for 2 years after college. Now I live and work in Colorado (USA) in winters teaching alpine skiing ⛷, and Minnesota in summers working for Outward Bound where we teach communication, leadership, and teamwork in a wilderness setting 🛶. I love being outside with my dog most of all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really love meeting new people, but I have a hard time introducing myself randomly. I think staying with locals when traveling is the easiest way to meet new people, as well as the best way to get to know an area!

Interests

Outdoorsy stuff (like canoeing, hiking, climbing, skiing, gardening), films (both watching and making), animals (especially dogs), making jewelry, learning new things, eating chocolate, cooking fancy meals.

• animals
• dogs
• education
• cooking
• chocolate
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• skiing
• rock climbing
• teaching
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

Live music of any kind.

I love to read. I usually have at least two books going; one non-fiction learning about race, gender, or defunct capitalist systems and one sci-fi or other mindless fiction adventure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After high school I went on a 40 day whitewater canoe trip to northern Canada, land of the midnight sun. It was an experience that has shaped my life, and probably why I continue to work in the outdoors.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to help cook, do dishes, talk, share ideas, or let you have your space if that is what you need too.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United States, Viet Nam