My name is Jo, originally from Connecticut but lived all over the country. I have been through a lot in this past few years, which sent me on a bit of a downward spiral. I’ve been rediscovering everything that ever made me be in love with being alive.

I’m a big fan of hiking, surfing, poetry, music, drawing, and working with animals. I worked at an aquarium for two years where I trained stingrays, alligators, sharks, and a puffer fish named Milton. My dream has always been to work with big cats in South Africa.

I am the youngest of 8, and come from a very diverse family.

I am a big fan of fireworks and stars and the ocean. I love cities as well. I have a senior husky named Esme who was a rescue! I run my own taxidermy business full time!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel, meet people and see new things! Some of my best experiences and best friends I met through couch surfing, both on this app and in person. I hope to continue that.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• tattoos
• cooking
• painting
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• languages
• beaches
• adventure
• meeting new people
• stars
• surf
• crystals
• fireworks
• butterflies
• taxidermy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Billy Idol
AFI
Jack Johnson
The Black Keys
Arctic Monkeys
Big fan of indie music
Dean Lewis
Michael Jackson
90’s R&B & Hip Hop
Lord Huron
Amber Run
NF
Billie Eilish

Movies:
Pirates Of The Caribbean
I Am Number Four
The Blind Side
Remember the Titans
RipTide
Blue Crush (1&2)
All the Step Up’s
All the Bring It On’s
White Chicks
The Heat
Let’s Be Cops
The Fifth Quarter
And just about any horror flick, especially the classic 80s slashers

Books:
I enjoy reading about old history, especially anything supernatural or folklore and where it all began. Topics like ancient egypt, piracy in the 1600s, the Salem witch trials, where vampirism and lycanthropy first began. Also a big fan of both writing and ready poetry!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trained stingrays to paint, sang on Broadway twice as well as Disney Springs, had a rap solo in front of 2000 people

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe that everyone has a story, a way of telling why they are where they are in their life. I love learning other languages and cultures, and a persons background. I would love to paddle out if you surf 🏄🏼‍♀️

What I Can Share with Hosts

Crystals, Butterfly Art, old history, & some funny stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, United States