Well hello! I am a native of Montana, USA with an unquenchable wanderlust. I love traveling and really experiencing each place I visit from local perspective--which means I love getting to know people in the area and learning about what they love of a given area.

I tutor English online, dabble as an amateur stand-up comedian, and I love swapping travel stories (or any stories really). I welcome meeting new friends and last minute travel advice!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's great to meet people from the local area. I can get much more out of visiting place and make awesome connections. I think we are all more connected than we realize.

Interests

Exploring the outdoors, stand-up comedy, hiking, skiing, camping, reading, writing, music, music festivals, traveling, deep conversations, trying new things, drinking tea, petting every friendly dog and cat I find, learning and experiencing new places and cultures.

• writing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Lord Huron, Elephant Revival, The Beatles, Degihuegi, Lindsey Stirling, The Dandy Warhols, and more

Movies: Nebraska, Fried Green Tomatoes, Tremors, Thelma & Louise, Kung Fury

Books: The Life of Pi, Harry Potter, The Poisonwood Bible, To Kill a Mockingbird

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught English for 10 months in a small town in China. It was a challenging and stretching experience--my students were wonderful people whom I still try to chat with. I came out having met some great people and gained many good stories.

Teach, Learn, Share

I, unfortunately, am not a very good cook, but willing to try my hand at it. I enjoy cards and boardgames. I play the fiddle with a fair level of mediocrity. I don't usually travel with it, but if you have one lying around, I can squeak a tune or two out that could possibly pass as enjoyable. I'm an amateur stand-up comedian. If you need a laugh I can probably offer up a few.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories, puns, wisecracks

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Costa Rica, United States