I have the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the Henry Doorly Zoo. Ba dum tsssch.

CURRENT MISSION

Resoaking up a place where I once had roots while enjoying being near family and old friends.

PHILOSOPHY

Try everything. Be good to people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted and surfed intermittently since 2013. CS also introduced me to my local travel club/various events when I was living in Omaha. I really love the spirit of couchsurfing and meeting people who are different than me, especially in this age of disconnect. I haven't had many opportunities to host, but it was very rewarding for the brief summer when I lived in a house by myself.

Interests

I'm a dancing machine.

I like biking, kiteboarding, rollerblading, camping, beer, cheese, wandering around cities, star-gazing, trees and all green things, dogs and alpacas, musical theater. I try to hit up all the festivals/events in my area and love people watching.

I really like to get to know people and hear what is on their hearts.

• dogs
• theater
• festivals
• dancing
• cheese
• beer
• clubbing
• traveling
• cycling
• camping
• law
• nursing
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

I will never claim to be an expert on any subject, but I just know that I like what I like.

If I have to say...for music, I like when genres overlap...rock-rap, reggae pop, folk-funk, indie-pop, surfy sounds, and oldies.. but I can't tell you any bands I listen to regularly. It's normally just one song from one group on repeat.

For movies, I prefer dark comedies, roms, coms, drams. And of course LOTR.

As far as books go, I like social psychology nonfiction a lot. Sometimes I'll read a few books in a month, but other times it takes me months to read one book.

What I am binging lately...TED radio hour podcasts.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Maintained deep long-distance friendships over the last decade.

Danced and sang around a fire with new Berber friends in the Sahara desert while being swallowed by our starry universe.

Teach, Learn, Share

How about a joke?

A mexican magician tells his audience, "I will disappear on the count of three." He counts down..."Uno...dos.." And then he disappears without a tres.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can be as independent or as social as you want me to be! We can explore together or you can send me off to wander solo.

I like to think I'm a decent listener.

And as a nurse, I *might* be willing to check out that weird mole. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States