I see the beauty in other beings, even when they lose track of it themselves.

I do not think I chose the healing path, but I think it chose me, and I chose to embody it, and allow it to encompass my journey.

I see the world through a creative and passionate lens, I love to run into the icy cold ocean water and dance upon the high hung swaying bridge.

I just finished my graduate program, so now, I can fully be in it, without a plan, and I think that suits me more than anything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People.

Specifically Human Beings.

I want to hear your story, go on a journey with you, and see where we both end up as a result of our co-existance.

Interests

I'm a newbie boulderer, but it is a passion of mine. From the first moment I clung to the wall I knew, everything slowed down and hours flew by. Upon completion of the afternoon I laid upon the mats, immersed in the experience, shaking, sweaty, blissed out goofy smile and hands that now knew the meaning of toughening up- I was hooked.

I am also taking up painting, I have always painted off and on, but I purchased a travel easel, and it's on. World, I can't wait to paint you!

I have been writing poetry since I was in fifth grade, and have dabbled in short story, playwright and solo monologue.

I absolutely love to spin around on a merry-go-round.

• writing
• poetry
• beauty
• festivals
• dancing
• running
• traveling
• painting
• track and field

Music, Movies, and Books

Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Mindful Therapist by Daniel Siegel
Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom by Rick Hanson PH.D.
The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz
Polishing the Mirror by Ram Dass
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris
Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution Paperback by Terence McKenna
Ayahuasca in My Blood by Peter Gorman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've performed with military bands from around the world in a festival in Italy and France as a member of the Husky Marching Band- I play the baritone (horn, not sax).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs, poetry, philosophical conversion and/or general silliness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States