I’m a graphic designer and artist who is planning to traveling in South America. I do web design with WordPress and other digital/print work. I have only hosted once, but I loved being able to host someone, show them around lovely Santa Barbara, and help out a fellow world traveler. I love people who laugh, dance, sing, explore, and are generally curious about the world. I studied Global Development in college and worked at a global medical nonprofit for over 5 years. I love traveling, understanding new cultures, and making connections worldwide. I am so grateful for the exchange of friendship and ideas that comes from travel. New places also always inspire my design and creativity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m traveling to immerse myself in the culture. I love making new friends, meeting with old friends, and bringing people together. This community truly brings out the best in people. The generosity is amazing.

Interests

Painting, traveling, writing, reading, music, dancing, finding deserted beaches, politics, bringing people together

• writing
• design
• environment
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• hiking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Hunter S. Thompson’s political reporting, Eve Babitz, Lucia Berlin, Kurt Vonnegut.
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I love The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 100 Years of Solitude, The Hummingbird's Daughter, Harry Potter, The House of the Spirits, Lincoln in the Bardo, The New Yorker.
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I love all music, but mostly listen to folk, soul, blues, bluegrass, r&b, rock. SZA, Beirut, Neutral Milk Hotel, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Devendra Banhart, Frank Ocean, California Honeydrops, Alabama Shakes are just a few of my favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A friend/coworker and I rented a SUV, did a road trip around the country of Namibia during a work trip helping give people free sight-restoring surgeries in collaboration with the Namibian government.

It was just two young women trekking around one of the most desolate and ancient deserts on this planet. It was like another planet, the colors and landscape are so unreal. It still seems like a dream. The people of the country and at the clinic were so kind. It’s a beautiful place in every way. A true adventure unlike anything I’ve experienced.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about human rights, civil rights movements, and artists who have changed the world. We’re all hoping to see a better world tomorrow. I never went to art school, so I love connecting with other artists and designers. I love the learning and collaboration.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Web design, artwork, graphic design, English lessons, cook, do dishes, books

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States