CURRENT MISSION

My mission--- learn all about the americas' peoples, places, cultures and languages. oh, and change the world.

ABOUT ME

I'm a.. lover, traveler, Christian, activist, learner, sister, wife, optimist, vegetarian.
My goal in life is to help create healthy communities. To me, health is not only medical but environmental, spiritual, political, economical..
My life and plans change all of the time! I am passionate about Jesus and environmental justice issues and am super fortunate to have incredible people to live and work alongside.
I love traveling because it refreshes me and helps me understand other people and appreciate other ways of life.

PHILOSOPHY

I aim to do more good than harm and spread love as often as possible! and there's always room for growth.

I think maintaining an open mind is such a vital quality as a member of the planet however there are a few things life has taught me that are pretty solid.

Another philosophy: Any given object or action is harmful.. until proven sustainable!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted and surfed a few times.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Everything has always been wonderful. I am so grateful for Couch Surfing and the opportunities it provides.

Interests

I'm just really interested in learning and experiencing as much as I can. I especially enjoy outdoor activities, spending time with folks over food or games, good reads, interesting perspectives, exploring new places, creating things (food or otherwise!), and dancing.

• dancing
• dining
• vegetarian
• gardening
• traveling
• woodworking
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like music that I can relax to or dance to. Ingrid Michaelson and Feist.

I like foreign films, plots with twists, characters with complex relationships (weird, I know), and feel good movies.
Some favs: Kill Bill, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Big Fish, Jumanji, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Blood Diamond, Ocean's 11, My Life as a Dog, Motorcycle Diaries, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Favorite Books:
The Giver, Poisonwood Bible, Ender's Game, Einstein's Dreams, some Hemmingway, Cien anos de soledad, Crime and Punishment, Harry Potters

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A powerful experience I had was locking arms in solidarity with a few thousand people to block the entrances to Washington DCs coal plant.
The redwoods are beyond description. So incredibly majestic... and the forests are quiet, serene, really. And so timeless that you feel so very very small.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a vegetarian and enjoy learning about how food affects our bodies and how the food we buy affects the planet.
My hubby and I have a knack for repurposing things and he can do woodworking.
I am interested in learning more about gardening.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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