I moved all over the US when I was growing up. Born in San Diego but grew up mostly in Virginia (blah). Went to college in Richmond. After graduating I discovered my true passion lied in the creative process that is making music. I haven't been playing for long and most times doubt I even know how to play at all. I love to learn, share, and express myself. Reading, writing, music, mountains, forests, oceans. Show me wild, untamed, and untouched. I'm most at home when I feel passion burning in my heart. A feeling I will follow till the end. Somewhere in-between extreme extrovert and intense introvert. I'm pretty easy to get along with and am a great listener. I appreciate whatever you have to offer, no matter how little.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on a pretty epic trip this time around. I am going from coast to coast. First destination is co to meet with a few friends. Then I'm going to be backpacking around co, mo, id, during the end of spring making my way to the west coast to help fight fires this summer. After that I will be doing seasonal farm work in Oregon. After which I am going to find a nice place to live in the bay and actively host as many surfers as I can. I want to pay back all the kindness and hospitality I've received and continue meeting the amazing people who make up and are drawn to this community. Since I've joined I haven't had a stable living situation but I can't wait until I do.

Interests

Music theory, astrology, herbalism, farming, homesteading, fermentation, chemistry, biology, hiking,

• cats
• writing
• make up
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• music
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: everything but country. to get specific: Atmosphere, eyedea and abilities, bosnian rainbows, le butcherettes, Alvvays, the strokes, the cramps, the books, Amy Winehouse, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Beach House, Bon Iver, Brian Jonestown Massacre, CAN, City and Colour, Cat Stephens, David Bowie, Elliot Smith, The Mars Volta, Modest Mouse, Emily Haines, Fiona Apple, Nirvana, Pixies, Tycho, Talking Heads, Unknown mortal orchestra, Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett, Sharon van Etten to name a few

Movies: mother!, Wristcutters: a lovestory, Buffalo 66', Swingers, God Bless America, , The Babadook, Upstream Color, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, Intersteller, O brother where art thou. Wes anderson, Lars von Trier, David Lynch

Books: anything by Herman Hesse, Alan Watts, Aldous Huxley, Bell Hooks, Octavia butler, Carl Sagan, Kurt Vonnegut, Patrick Rothfuss.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sat a 10 day silent meditation. Vipassana. It changed my life. I am so grateful for being able to learn the technique.

Teach, Learn, Share

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What I Can Share with Hosts

Atmosphere. Some beer. Conversation. and my love for capsaicin. You know..random things

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States