I am currently traveling because I feel the best way to educate yourself is through experience. I'm an independent contractor for a variety of nonprofits covering everything from health to neuroscience to body image. I'm currently in the beginning stages of writing a book, expanding my knowledge of wilderness and therapy, and am currently enrolled in school in Bay Area. I'm energetic, easy to get along with, and a follower of my intuition. I am always thrilled to see new territory where I hope to meet new friends who will walk this journey with me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To seek out places to stay whilst traveling and to build long lasting friendships.

Interests

Hiking, photojournalism, meditation, red rock exploration, cooking, comedy, thrill driven activities, learning, reading non-fiction books, dancing, traveling, thrift shopping, and performance art.

• arts
• writing
• books
• performing arts
• dancing
• cooking
• meditation
• shopping
• thrifting
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• neuroscience

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Pepper, The XX, RHCP, Yellowclaw, Geographer, Ice Cube, The Pixies, Great Dane, Flight Facilities, Lana Del Rey, Banks, Andre Nickatina, Roach Gigz, Mac Dre, BlackbirdBlackbird, STRFKR, Gold Panda, Daft Punk, The Germs, Pearl Jam, Norah Jones, Whitney Houston, Dave Matthews, The Beach Boys, Blackalicious, Zion I, Ashanti, K-OS, Jurassic 5, Deadmau5, Skrillex, Drake, Hieroglyphics, Sublime, Reel Big Fish, Bach, Washed Out, Betty Who, Nirvana, and many more.

Movies:
Fight Club, Go, Drive, Mean Girls, Virgin Suicides, Girl Interrupted, Momento, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Anything Tarantino, Anything Andersen, Jawbreaker, Princess Bride, Labyrinth, Neverending Story, Birdman, Blow, 10 Things I Hate About You, Anything Kevin Smith, House of 1,000 Corpses, 50 Shades Of Grey, Blackfish, and much much more.

Books:
Vagabond For Beauty & Wilderness Journals, What's Up Down There?, Anthem, Desert Solitare, Grist For The Mill, The Bell Jar, Prozac Nation, Invisible Monsters, Just Kids and The War of Art.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled cross country with nobody to depend on other than myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

Always willing to teach, share, and learn what I don't already know. I love constantly evolving and experiencing what I have yet to experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Compassion for our failures.
A listening ear and openmindedness to grow.
Conversation and motivation to pursue our aspirations and dreams.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States