I grew up on a hog and crop farm in south western Minnesota. I work in agriculture in the Midwest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I believe the best way to get to know a new country is by meeting the people who live there. Although it appears I have couchsurfed little, I have stayed with many great hosts as requested through profiles of friends. All of my experiences have been phenomenal and I have enjoyed the conversation and new friends I have gained through the couch surfing concept!

Interests

Hobbies: Camping, hiking, canoeing, biking, traveling, meeting new people and experiencing new things! There is nothing better than great conversation.

• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• skydiving
• agriculture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lord Huron, Low Roar, Angus & Julia Stone, Ben Howard, Bastille, Jonsi, BORNS, Mumford & Sons, Seafret

Movies: most of them

Books: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, The Longest Way Home, The Man Who Quit Money

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I go winter camping frequently. Tenting in the snow is the way to go! Also I have been skydiving.

I am also quite active with and passionate about the Minnesota/North Dakota Alzheimer's Association and have been working to raise awareness and funds for a cure. For three summers now I have played annually on a flag football team as a means of spreading the word about the devastating disease. Ask me about Blondes vs. Brunettes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to visit, learn and cook! Good conversation and good food can be steps toward bridging culture and finding commonalities. Let me take you to your favorite restaurant for a meal! (:

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Iceland, Italy, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States