Retail Manger/Visual Merchandiser at Nike with a passion for exploration and a deeper connection to our wonderful land of America. Down to earth, love to learn, easy-going, respectful of boundaries, and love meeting new people. I would like to visit each state for at least a week of my life and really get to know the different ways of living and cultures that are present in this glorious country.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to connect with new, fun loving, kind hearted, and adventurous friends who don't mind showing me around and what life is like in their part of town.
Have a blast and share a past!!
Respect and trust are huge factors for me, and I appreciate all boundaries

Interests

Running, Biking, Hiking, Exploring. Love to try new food, meet new people and hear stories. There is a lot we lose being so "connected" that most of us lose touch with the real connections.

Huge Nike collector, fanatic and historian with hopes to moving to Portland in the near future.

• design
• education
• dining
• cooking
• running
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything from Pearl Jam to A Tribe Called Quest, with a sprinkle of Led Zeppelin and Parliament to keep things right

Movies: Tarantino, Scorsese, Robert Rodriguez, Apatow

Books: Be Here Now, Out of Nowhere, A Streetcar named Desire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked with Monkeys in Costa Rica

Taught Physical Education for 3 grades of elementary school last year when their teacher was lost to budget cuts.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I want everyone to respect our planet and all its glory
Come together around love, not separate by hate
Youth is our Energy - help our youth to strive for greatness

Learn: I want to gain a complete knowledge of cultures, our nation, and those who live in our amazing land.

Share: My experiences: triumphs, hardships, what i've learned in the real world, cooking skills, positive attitude, love for sport, Food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Down to earth and easy to get along with, light hearted and a very robust sense of humor. If laughing isn't for you I may not be either. Love Life and all it has to offer and looking to share my passion with new friends! Very much into athletics so can help motivate and teach! I also am a wonderful listener, cook, outdoorsman, and friend.

I am also a designer by trade, so anyone involved in creating and new ideas feel free to hit me up! I love new projects and have ideas for miles!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cyprus, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States