CURRENT MISSION

To visit all of the National Parks in the U.S.

ABOUT ME

I've been a CSer since 2009, actually--I had a joint profile at http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=6EOYWHFI have lots more feedback over there.Me: a friendly librarian who loves to play tour guide, but also has a strong independent streak and thus will understand if you just want to do your own thing.

PHILOSOPHY

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host, surf, and attend potlucks and meetups. I've made some great friends through CouchSurfing!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met so many kind people! It's been great to reciprocate, help out, and learn new things along the way.

Interests

Art (enamel, painting, drawing), crafts (embroidering, sewing, stamp carving, many more), going to museums, reading, just strolling around and looking at the architecture, photography, hanging out in libraries, hiking, backpacking, and camping, going for walks the park, cooking and baking (and eating), good beer, traveling...

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• beer
• baking
• crafts
• flowers
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• tourism
• parks
• lakes
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: bluesy rock, punk, classical, indie, old-skool jazz...it runs the gamut. Lately I've been really into Beach House, Tennis, and the Black Keys. Movies: I don't watch many movies--I like to create stuff instead. I do love The 400 Blows, Mulholland Drive, Taxi Driver, and Amelie.Books: Most recently, I've enjoyed The Hunger Games, The Wild Trees, and Freakonomics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking into Titcomb Basin in Wyoming was incredible: alpine lakes, the mountains surrounding us, delicate yellow flowers in bloom...and no pollutants to be found.visited 40 states (80%)Create your own visited map of The United States visited 10 states (4.44%)Create your own visited map of The World

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to:Do any manner of art and/or craftBake at high altitudeI'd like to learn:Everything! I love listening to people talk about their passions.