I am a Colorado teacher taking a break in San Diego, helping my sister and her family. I am an open book, I love life and good food and cooking and writing. I am from a small farm town in Colorado, I love being outdoors, and I love meeting new people. I’m easy going and enjoy good philosophical conversations and talking about big ideas. I love adventure!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m in La Mesa helping out my sister for a while, and living with her family. Sharing a room and a bed....Sometimes I just want my own space, my own room to sleep in away from their noise and pets. I am good with kids, animals, crafts, cooking, gardening, pretty much anything. I love to read and write and paint and visit with people. I live my life with kindness and an open mind. I try to reduce waste and stay grounded in nature.

Interests

Cooking, gardening, camping, biking, writing, reading, loving, laughing.

• arts
• books
• literature
• dancing
• education
• environment
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• languages
• laughing
• knowledge
• mindfulness
• happiness

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m super laid back about music. I can take it or leave it. I have enough going on in my mind to keep me occupied. I love movies of all genres and I read everything I can get my hands on. I am a literature teacher, so I love the classics, I love contemporary stuff, I love historical fiction, nonfiction, self-help. All of it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Brazil on my own for two years to teach and travel. I held a Goliath bird-eater in the Amazon forest.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tutor anyone in English, help kids with homework, especially reading and writing. I want to learn as much as I can wherever I go. I certainly always have something to learn. I will share in conversations, share cooking tips, lifestyle tips.....I just want to have peaceful interactions between all people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook for people, (I call myself a vegetarian who eats meat because I can make some great tasting veggies but I grew up on a beef farm so I’m a die-hard steak eater also). I can walk their dogs, feed pets, tend the garden, share travel tips for Brazil! Just ask if there’s something you need.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Monaco, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States