CURRENT MISSION

I am aim to incite social change, one smile, kind act and slice of cake at a time!

ABOUT ME

I have a creative and happy dream-filled heart wrapped up in a grounded mind and spirit; I can be a bit of a go-getter if the right amount of passion and stars are aligned.

I am a writer, traveler, researcher, baker, yoga-lover + middle distance runner. And sometimes I make pancakes.

I have an allergy to inauthenticity; such that problems of the mind, heart, and spirit are rooted in dishonesty- not just with others, but primarily the self.

PHILOSOPHY

There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread- Mother Teresa

"To live is to choose, but choose well; you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to go there."- Kofi Annan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel a lot on my own and some of the best experiences I've had were putting myself out there to meet new people.

Couchsurfing is a great way to inspire connectedness amongst people from different parts of the world and thus reduce fear...it helps people who want to travel and explore do so on a limited budget, but also with a helping hand and friendly smile. I believe in a global community and I think couch surfing perpetuates just that.

Interests

Food! Travel! Nature! And..also some metropolitan-y things. :)

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• drinking
• traveling
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Development is Freedom (Amaryta Sen)
No one belongs here more than you (Miranda July)
What is the What (Dave Eggers)
The alchemist (Paulo Coelho)

Everything sounds better on vinyl.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mid-flight, I was invited into the cockpit of a KLM flight from Stockholm to Amsterdam. Not bad!

(I'll tell you the story in person!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

At the moment I do not have a home so I cannot host. Sadly.

I am on the road in the US after five years abroad and am looking for a new home. I'm spending some time on the West Coast visiting some beloved cities to see where my heart most sings.

If you decide to host me, we can keep it simple or spend time together over coffee or drinks. What I can do for you is cook you a meal of your preference as a thank you. Let me know!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Martinique, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States