CURRENT MISSION

To live more fully in the present.

ABOUT ME

I grew up outside of Portland, Oregon and have spent a good portion of my Adult life in Alaska. The last three years I've been in Juneau working in a Marine Chemistry Lab. I've recently moved back to the lower 48 and am excited to be back back in warmer climes.

PHILOSOPHY

To live life more thoroughly in the present and through that do away with worry, insecurity, guilt which only act to clutter life experience and hamper freedoms.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm just understanding the how important this community is and with that hope to develop how I can become a bigger participant.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'll let you know when I have my first experience.

Interests

Intact ecosystems, plants and their medicinal properties, hiking, skiing, kitesurfing, music, dancing, universal interconnectedness, basking in the sun, swimming, laughing, being with friends/family, meeting new people and sharing stories, bonfires, travel

• wildlife
• dancing
• traveling
• origami
• music
• hiking
• skiing
• swimming
• chemistry

Music, Movies, and Books

Some Movies: Tommy boy, Billy Madison, Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, Chronic Town, Temple Grandin, The Fighter Some Music: Neil Young, Gillian Welch, PJ Harvey, Ani Difranco, Black Keys, Bonobo, Bob Log, Cat Power, Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, RJD2, Wolf Parade, Joni Mitchell, MEN, Warpaint, Built to Spill, Alela Diane, most anything I can dance to. Books: Outlander, Lonesome Dove, The Fountainhead, Still Life with Woodpecker, The House of the Spirits, In the time of the butterflies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Alaska and seen some amazing wildlife and incredible scenery.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a little about a lot of different plants. Mainly NW native plants but also some about the main medicinal herbs. I know how to make tinctures, salves, and creams. I know a few good jokes. I know how to cut loose and dance like no ones watching. I know how to make origami balloons. I REALLY want to learn how to kite surf and speak better spanish.

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