CURRENT MISSION

Travel as much as possible, be creative, be inspired and inspire others, be opened minded, have a free spirit, learn more about the beautiful people and culture in this beautiful world.

ABOUT ME

I am a people person and a dog person too! I am in love with my family, traveling, photography and learning spanish. I really want to travel to the all of America's National Parks! I recently started knitting, if you choose to make fun of me do not expect a gift after everyone else around you gets one :)

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PHILOSOPHY

We must take adventures in order to know where we belong. I believe that traveling and being in other cultures and around all types of people has given me the gift and oppurtunity to replace hatred, judgement and ignorance with love, appreciation and respect.

Dreams are free.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I try to be as involved as I can with both hosting and surfing. I really love introducing people to the idea of couchsurfing. My favorite thing is when my very skeptical friends and family's heart change toward the idea after spending time with someone I am hosting.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Each of my experiences have been so wonderful and special. The friends i've made, the laughs and the adventures have added much joy to my life. I am very thankful for this community.

Interests

everything outdoors
the beach
hiking
camping
jogging
playing cards
reading
taking photos
discovering new music
learning spanish
knitting
new hobbies

• dogs
• culture
• photography
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• magic
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• beaches
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorite movies: Ever After, Pride and Prejudice, The Run Down, Cloud Atlas, 180 degrees South, Into the Wild.

Music: BEN HOWARD..The Lumineers, LP, Florence and the Machine, JayMay, Ben Harper, Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver, Safetysuit, Amos Lee, Ed Sheeran, Fiona Apple, Of Monsters and Men, Ray LaMontange, any and all country music :)

Books: Pablo Neruda, Jack Kerouac, Kristen Hannah, Jane Eyre. I also enjoy random recommendations and the hopeless romantic in me loves Nicholas Sparks.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first couch surfing experience was actually in a tent. I hiked to the Magic Bus on the Stampede Trail in Denali Alaska and "surfed" in a tent for 3 days.

Fell in love under the Northern Lights.

Held my best friends hand when my god daughter was born.

Swam with wild dolphins on a secluded beach in New Zealand with someone who had never swam in the ocean before.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love being creative so I am often looking for people to do anything creative with. I also love to cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, New Zealand, Spain, United States