I'm usually up for meeting new people, sharing the world, and caring about strangers and friends alike. I run a nonprofit for children & families. I teach, nanny, and consult to keep things afloat. ;p
I love to help others, and sometimes I need to recruit help too, so it all works out. Life is about community and connection, and love and respect for our Creator. I respect others and value human life. I like to have fun, and I've hosted many people, mostly on airbnb, but also available for hosting on Couchsurfing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet new friends. I often become friends with strangers I meet, almost all my guests have become my friends. I originally came on this site to host, and provide a place for people to crash. However, I haven't been on here since the old profile. So it's been a while. My first experience ever hosting strangers was actually through a chance meeting of my roommate with some now friends from Switzerland. She ended up offering them a place to stay if they come to Palm Springs (from San Diego), and when they did, they were so fun and clean, and helpful! Such good guests, we invited their whole crew, as their network of friends came to the USA, they stayed with us. We had a great time, and some life-long friendships! They were all so respectful, and no funny business at all! It was an experience to repeat. Plus, they even cleaned and cooked! Crazzzzzy!

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• acting
• wine
• running
• working out
• flowers
• traveling
• volunteer work
• painting
• music
• world music
• hiking
• paintballing
• skydiving
• bowling
• communications
• teaching
• languages
• beaches
• food
• laughing
• learning languages
• social justice
• humor
• learning new things
• exploring
• museums
• exploring new places
• comedy
• meeting new people
• nutrition
• jesus
• making friends
• improv comedy
• randomness
• strategy
• wild plants
• information technology
• worship
• random acts of kindness
• essential oils
• health and fitness
• long distance running
• consulting
• photograhy
• hiking in the mountains
• learning how to fly
• shadow diving

Music, Movies, and Books

more later on this. so much to say!

...but I do love Will Ferrell & Ema Stone!

Tori Amos. Yep. I said that.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visit the DMZ line in South Korea.
Skydive! My fave thing I've done ever.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positivity!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Italy, New Zealand, Panama, Scotland, South Korea, Switzerland