I really love meeting new people! Sometimes I take a little while to warm up but I am enjoy it all the same :). I enjoy the outdoors and identifying different species of plants and animals. I also love art, music, and food.

Im a pretty easy going and likable lady. I can be a listener or a talker depending on who you are.

OH! I love cartoons :3

I believe in treating people with a great deal of care and consideration. I believe that even the most "evil" people have been misguided and are capable of change when provided with love.

While this is true I try to take care of myself first. I am bent on self improvement and am constantly working on a new skill or reading a new book. I love learning!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I welcome surfers to stay in my apartment and hope to be surfing couches in Asia while I am teaching English in Japan.

Interests

Cycling, camping, hiking, swimming, soaking the sun, beaches, rivers, springs, waterfalls, food, FOOD, cooking, I love food, wine (+ gin and tonics), drawing, painting, laughing, learning, trees, geology, sharing...

the body: nutrition, exercise, stretching, breathing, etc.

I really love to dance and want to learn some new moves. If you are into dancing, please teach me something!

I love learning about ecology, environmental policy, social policy, feminism/gender issues, and conservation.

• animals
• books
• coloring
• dancing
• womens rights
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• exercise
• yoga
• cartoons
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• ecology
• geology
• beaches
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

I love most music but I really enjoy chill music with a beat to it. Purity Ring, Grimes, and Alt-J are my favorite bands but they have been for a while, so Im all ears for new music to listen to!

The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Kokoro, the Graveyard Book and Marva Collins' Way. I really enjoy reading Neil Gaiman but I try vary the genres I read.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The sights and sounds of Glacier National Park in Alaska are indescribable. The air is very crisp and the sounds of ice crashing down cuts the silence around you.

I never grew tired of sunsets in Sarasota. I am constantly impressed by the sunsets in all places that I travel, new color palettes are constantly emerging.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you how to play quite a few card games. Im also a pretty skilled card shuffler.

I am not professionally trained but I could lead a hatha yoga class.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If I am on a long trip I am happy to cook for my hosts (shorter trips, I probably want to try the local dishes). I am happy to share details on my favorite recipes too!

I would be happy to lead a bit of yoga! Any bit does the body good.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Saint Martin (French part), South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, United States