CURRENT MISSION

Looking for people to meet in The Dominican Republic, Portland, OR, and elsewhere!

ABOUT ME

I recently moved to Corvallis, OR from Portland, OR to start grad school in International Public Health. I grew up in Anchorage, AK, went to college in Colorado Springs, CO and Perugia, Italy, did the Peace Corps in Thailand, and have also traveled to Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Greece, Israel, The Dominican Republic and many other places in the U.S.

PHILOSOPHY

We can discuss this in person perhaps...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I don't currently have an available couch, but would love to meet up with fellow travelers. i'm also interested in meeting others in my travels around the world...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My boyfriend and I couch surfed in The Dominican Republic with two fantastic hosts - had a great time!!

Interests

Tea, summertime, cheese, wine, exploring new places, meeting new people from various backgrounds, volunteering with various organizations, beer, live music, good company, pilates, outdoor activities, skiing, exercise in general, movies, cooking, eating, enjoying life.

• cooking
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• exercise
• pilates
• movies
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• skiing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Stealing Beauty, Run Lola Run, A Life Aquatic, The Royal Tenenbaums, Persepolis.

Kate Nash, M.I.A., Regina Spektor, Ani DiFranco, Fiest, Wilco, Postal Service, Arcade Fire.

mountains beyond mountains, the spirit catches you and you fall down, two old women, fierce invalids home from hot climates, the little prince, siddhartha, even cowgirls get the blues.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in a rural Thai town for 2 and a half years, participating in a huge assortment of cultural events way beyond my comfort zone!

Countries I’ve Visited

Greece, Israel, Mexico, Norway, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Thailand, United States