Hi! I'm Emma, originally from southern Oregon, USA, though life has taken me far and wide.

Wildland Firefighter by trade. B.A. in Global Studies from The New School, NYC.

I have many interests, not limited to: permaculture farming, playing outside (cycling, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc.), curling up with a good book, world and indie music, fashion, carpentry and metalworking, art of all sorts, holistic health practices, yoga +acro-yoga, chess + cribbage, international human rights, and environmental justice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of sharing our spaces safely with strangers who may become lifelong friends! This is what being human is all about.🙌

Interests

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• literature
• design
• photography
• make up
• dancing
• education
• environment
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• beer
• japanese food
• organic food
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• opera
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• rock climbing
• soccer
• tennis
• swimming
• languages
• law
• volunteering
• beaches
• lakes
• mountains
• urban exploration
• nature
• zen

Music, Movies, and Books

Music

I have a wide range of genres I like & love to discover new music! Some favourite artists include: Ella Fitzgerald, Die Antwoord, Xavier Rudd, Adele, Sigor Ros, Lana Del Rey, The Weepies, Mo, Brand New, Explosions in the Sky, Beyoncé, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Bob Marley, Rihanna, and so many more!!

Movies

I'm not a huge movie-watcher, but do enjoy films on occasion... some include: The Dead Poets Society, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Shining, Star Wars, Donnie Darko, ...

Literature

Some top authors include: Tamora Pierce, J.R.R. Tolkien, Malcolm Gladwell, Zadie Smith, Dave Eggers, John Green, Ray Bradbury, Homer, the list is infinite...

some beloved poets include: Sappho, Mary Oliver, Anis Mojgani, e.e. cummings, Sylvia Plath, George Gordon Byron, rupi kaur, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ask me in person! So many stories :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a genuine desire to connect with another human being on this planet, also: laughs, a 6-pack or bowl, reading material, yoga/fitness, my time... or nothing if that’s their preference! ^.^

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Senegal, United Kingdom, United States