Looking for fun and trying to push my comfort zone. I also happen to be: a burgeoning knitter, a wannabe green thumb, and an avid reader. Growing, preparing, and eating food, especially with others, is one of the things I enjoy most. I can't relate to people who skip breakfast.

2018 will be bringing graduate school and a move back to Colorado...I'm looking forward to new faces and new places!

More practically: I'm a low-key individual who treasures early bedtimes and early mornings. I've been lucky enough to stay with multiple host families over the course of my travels and it has always created a richer experience. I value anyone who opens up their homes to others - you're doing a great thing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it's a great thing, and I want to be a part of it!

I've never actively participated in Couchsurfing, but I've hung out with Couchsurfers friends were hosting and always had a great time. Currently I'm more on the side of needing couches upon which to surf, but I hope to be able to host surfers of my own in the near future.

Interests

I work at an outdoor gear and bike shop, so I get to learn nerdy things about gear on an almost daily basis. I also happen to work with a bunch of folks who know way too much about bikes. I didn't start out as one of those people, but their enthusiasm is definitely getting to me. I just got my first gravel bike and I'm stoked on it!

If you enjoy: yoga, hiking, road tripping, backpacking (not opposed to glamping though), building the perfect camp fire, star gazing, map reading...we will probably get along.

• dining
• cooking
• boating
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• hiking
• camping
• geography
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Edward Abbey, LOTR, Craig Childs, Kim Stanley Robinson, Harry Potter, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Monty Python (the show and the movies...), Paul Simon, Bernd Heinrich, Fleet Foxes, Lord Huron

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Fun fact I studied abroad in Mongolia during college. That's not really amazing, but it sure was a formative experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm currently trying a lot of different food fermentation. I've yogurt and kombucha and I'm always pickling vegetables. Right now I'm having a lot of fun making sourdough bread.

Mostly I like talking to people about what they love. When passion shines through the conversation just about any topic becomes interesting.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm really, really good at doing the dishes. Besides that, I can share smiles and conversation and respect and a healthy sense of humor. I can't wait to meet you!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, Germany, Mongolia, Peru, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mongolia, United States