CURRENT MISSION

learn what it means to be "bohemian"

ABOUT ME

I like to experience new places, try new things, learn, laugh, and explore. I love spending time outdoors and exploring all kinds of landscapes... I guess that's why I ended up as a geographer! I like all kinds of outdoor activities: hiking, camping, rock climbing, photography (just to name a few). I suppose you could call me Granola!

I want to see the world & make it a better place. I care about sustainability, and I want to help build collaboration in environmental conflicts because I believe that the most creative solutions happen when we listen to one another and work together.

I believe that experiences and relationships are the best parts of life! I want my life to be a scrapbook of amazing places, people, and stories.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that little things can make a big difference, that collaboration produces amazing results, and that I can always learn something from someone. I strive to be open-minded and openhearted.

One of my new favorite ideas is the Japanese aesthetic concept of wabi-sabi: beauty in transience, imperfection. Through my travels, I hope to learn to accept and appreciate whatever happens and to see the beauty in everything.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just starting! I love this idea, and I am really excited to meet some great people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Newbie!

兴趣

I love visiting natural places, National Parks, deserts, mountains, oceans, rivers, lakes..

When I visit a new town/city, I like wandering the streets and seeing the character of the old buildings, cafes, markets. I love it all!

I live in the Pacific Northwest, where I've developed a fondness for beer, coffee, and good food (especially local food). Quinoa, avocados, curry, and farm-to-table food are some of my favorites. I am a recent vegetarian!

I have a new-found love for rock climbing. It is exhilarating, challenging, and addictive!

• culture
• photography
• beauty
• tattoos
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• vegetarian
• scrapbooking
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• parks
• lakes
• rivers
• mountains

音乐、电影和书籍

I like all kinds of art! I appreciate symbolism, stories, and analogies used in art and music. I like unusual films with well-developed plots and thought-provoking themes and messages.

When it comes to music, I have eclectic taste! I appreciate the deep stuff, but on a day to day basis, I prefer listening to music I can dance to!

I am fascinated by tattoos as an art form, especially the emerging trend of Photoshop/graphic style tattoos coming out of Europe and New York. I love hearing about people's tattoos and the stories behind them.

One time, on my birthday, a group of bikers did a karaoke rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and dedicated it to me. The whole bar sang along. It was awesome!

A few things I like: Les Mis, Moulin Rouge, Alice in Wonderland, Labrynth, Clue, Harry Potter, Panic at the Disco, Nirvana, Lady Gaga, His Dark Materials, Wuthering Heights

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

1. The first time I saw the Pacific Ocean and experienced the Pacific Northwest mountains
2. Rock climbing at Smith Rock (Oregon)
3. Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower on a crystal clear night from the rim of Crater Lake

The first one (among other factors) influenced my cross-country move to Oregon. The other two are just a couple of my most favorite, most recent experiences while living in this beautiful part of the world!

教，学，和分享

Teach/share: water resources/sustainability issues, conflict resolution, a few signature meals
Learn: culture, tattoos, music, language, food, anything!

我游览过的国家

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

我居住过的国家

United States