I’m visiting a friend in Germany for the next two weeks. We spontaneously bought tickets to Dublin, and are now looking for a place to sleep.

When given the choice, I sit at the kids table and would rather play a game of tag than make small talk. That said, I am always looking for connection: conversation with people whose light encourages mine to meet theirs and energize us both.

I am a former long distance runner (50k was my favorite distance) and a current roller derby player. I went to school to be a teacher and a diesel mechanic, but now I’m writing children’s books and possible longer fiction.

I’m a preferential vegetarian, but will eat just about whatever is laid in front of me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and explore Dublin with a safe home base.

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• running
• roller skating
• parenting
• roller derby
• vegetarian cooking
• vegan cooking
• unicycle

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Stranger than Fiction
Books: 13th Tale, Dogstars, anything by Terry Pratchett or Tanya Huff

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran a 50 mile race the first mother’s day after my third daughter.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know how to make delicious basic bread, homemade caramel, fried chicken, and carrot cake. I can sometimes make pasta and flour tortillas.

I would be happy to teach you how to make simple balloon animals/hats, low level juggling, and two card tricks.

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to make napkin dolls.
Food.
Roller skating tips.
Hopefully enough that we both feel like we got the better end of the deal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States