I am from the western United States, but in such a state of constant motion, that it is difficult to name a home. When I have a house, I like to host couch surfers for fun and a departure from the day to day. My work and education is in environmental science, but I spend enough time at work that I really don't want to talk about it. I play music, cook, and write to relax, when I have some dirt, I like to grow a garden.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel on the cheap, not just to save money, but to meet new people. Couchsurfing provides the opportunity to meet new friends and get to know a place quickly, from the perspective of the locals. It is a richer experience than wandering around like a stranger in a strange place, though that can be good sometimes too.

Interests

Music, writing, alternative energy, growing things, martial arts-boxing lately. I might like to try a little busking while I'm abroad.

• arts
• writing
• education
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• boxing
• martial arts
• teaching
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: I like to read for information, inspiration, and sometimes I just like a good story.

Movies:...Yes

Music: most styles, except not so much heavy metal, or country western. I've been interested in learning Latin jazz lately.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing is relative. one person's amazing is another person's so what. Chances are, you are more amazing than I am.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you like to play music, I will gladly join in. No great claims on my musical acuity, though. I like to cook, and if you have a garden to tend or need help with some chores, I don't mind getting dirty.