I love what I do for work and travel a good bit for it. I also have family ties all over the world and enjoy exploring other cultures and connecting with individuals. I have a dog who is a cuddle-bug and gets all the attention when we go around town. I always have wine on hand and occasionally a craft beer in the fridge. For fun I rock climb and have become totally locked into the climbing culture which actually exists here in New Orleans! And recently I've started making sun tea on a regular basis.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I get so much enjoyment out of connecting with individuals who have traveled around. I love to hear of new places to add to my bucket list and I have always enjoyed being a hostess.

Interests

• dogs
• wine
• bouldering
• podcasts
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Americana or anything to dance to.
Don't watch a ton of movies but I did recently enjoy "Me Before You"
Books: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown; Yes, Please by Amy Poeler; Room by Emma Donoghue

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sport climbed in Thailand

Teach, Learn, Share

The greatest gift we can give the world is to be our wholehearted authentic selves.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
When visiting New Orleans, don't do Bourbon Street...skip it and hop around on Frenchmen Street.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a tidy person and like to keep my things mostly together when traveling (not strewn about the room) mainly so I don't lose anything. I have a dog but rarely travel with him. I enjoy going out to explore the various places and various people but keep the party outside of the home. I'm straight and love humans regardless of ethnicity, nationality, color, gender, sexual orientation, and whatever else society makes up to divide us. I'm also a great hugger.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States