CURRENT MISSION

just a laid back portlander with a penchant for spontanious travel.

ABOUT ME

+: adventures, architecture, comfortable silence, baths, books, clean sheets, conversation, family, good wine, great beer, heavy rains, intimate gatherings, last minute escapes, live music, strong hugs, passport stamps, political science, science fiction, tea, typography, video games.

-: boredom, carrots!, persistent pessimism, polite yet pointless conversation, willful ignorance.

PHILOSOPHY

do no harm, but take no shit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

opening my doors to the occasional adventurer makes me so happy! i also hit the road on occasion.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i haven't been as active here of late as i used to be, but i am hoping to change that.

Interests

agriculture, animals, history, science, politics, travel...there isn't much i won't dive into. i am a bit of a sponge.

• animals
• books
• architecture
• wine
• beer
• flowers
• politics
• video games
• traveling
• stamps
• music
• live music
• adventure races
• agriculture
• communications
• history
• political science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

this list could get just silly.

Teach, Learn, Share

- hair services-

i have been a stylist specializing in curly hair for over 10 years and am more than happy to provide cuts/colors to hosts, as well as maintenance/styling lessons.

-flower arrangement-

i would love to show you how to make anything from hand bouquets to simple arrangements.

- i am also pretty handy in the diagnostics/repair of -

computers/networks
sound systems
media set-up (game systems, etc.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Fiji, Hungary, Italy, Nepal, Norway, Panama, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States

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