CURRENT MISSION

Explore and connect

ABOUT ME

I am very easy going and mellow. I do however, love to go out and explore! Whether that is climbing mountains, sailing oceans, or just drinking a cup of coffee in a new cafe, I am pretty much up for it all. I am really looking forward in my travels to meet new people, explore different cultures, and eat good food (or bad, its all a part of the experience!) I play sports, and enjoy an active and motivated lifestyle.

PHILOSOPHY

We are all more alike than we think.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I used Couchsurfing throughout my Italian travels and met some incredible folks. It was great seeing the city from a locals perspective and hearing about their life and passions. It's been a great way to travel on a low budget and also to expand the possibilities for connection.

Interests

Being in nature, yoga, drinking beer, sipping decadent wine, eating any and all types of food, engaging in conversation about anything as long as its got an intellectual bite, reading and writing, walking, biking, skiing, hiking, volleyball, swimming, meeting new people, relaxing after a productive day, taking photos, looking at trash and trying to find a way to reduce it, being environmentally aware and taking care of the world and the people around me.

• writing
• environment
• dining
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• walking
• drinking
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• sailing
• skiing
• sports
• rock climbing
• volleyball
• swimming
• teaching
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Dumb and Dumber, I tend to enjoy the ridiculous comedies that make you ask "where the hell did they come up with this?!"
Music: I am open to all music, but have a very selective taste once I am listening to it. I don't like to listen to the radio and there is nothing worse than a long car ride with no good music to listen to.
Books: Whatever crosses my path I will give it a chance.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing I have done in my life, is adopt my little sister from China. Seeing life brought to our families arms in the form of this beautiful little girl was the biggest blessing and most surreal experience I have been a part of.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a teacher at heart. I love to see people learning, and discovering themselves in the process. I also greatly enjoy learning. If being a student were a profession I would be the first to apply. I get excited with new ideas, new ways of looking at our life here in earth. I find that there is only so much I can learn through reading, but that the true meaning of learning is to experience. And it is my experiences that I share and hope that others with share theirs with me.