Where to begin, well I am 21 years old I am half Irish and half Mexican and I was adopted by a Polish and German Family. I grew up in the middle of nowhere in a house in the middle of a beautiful forest which I love very much.

In high school my life took a turn for the worse and I really learned what it's like to be treated like dirt. I gained weight and struggled with depression due to bullying and racism in my school. However that all changed when I graduated.

I went from 288 pounds to 192 pounds by getting a job moving ice for a living. the carts we would haul into gas stations when fully loaded weighed over 400 pounds. Then I started biking and working out and the rest is history. Now I am a pretty serious athlete and I love having an outdoor active lifestyle. Healthy and spicy foods are my favorite :-)

Music has always been a key part of my life as well. I've played Guitar now for over 10 years and other instruments I've played include piano, saxophone and bassoon. My birth dad was a guitarist and my birth mom was a pianist and I really think that talent came over with me somehow. I love it so much!!

I've traveled a lot around the US and have done many outdoorsy epic adventures if you're interested in hearing about them :-) I also am an extremely open minded and progressive person. New cultures and experiences are one of my favorite things. I look forward to learning a lot in my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So I am going Wwoofing in Norway and hopefully Ireland. I really am excited to visit the cities in these countries however I cannot afford to stay in hotels. I also am bringing over some music equipment to do some busking and hopefully make some spare cash. I am looking for awesome people to meet and crash with while I visit the cities.

Interests

Guitar, guitar, and some more guitar, fresh air, biking, running, hiking, canoeing, backpacking, travelling (anywhere), woodworking, food eating, #1 rule ALWAYS have fun :-)

• dining
• cooking
• running
• athlete
• working out
• traveling
• woodworking
• music
• guitar
• piano
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to pretty much everything but country and metal. Red Hot Chili Peppers are probably my all-time favorite band but seriously I'll listen to anything I find catchy. I usually look to rotten tomatoes to see what movies I like. If it's critically acclaimed chances are I dig it. I've read a fair amount of books however I will admit the digital age has gotten the better of me lately.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I biked from Madison WI to La Crosse WI in four days on a solo bike camping trip. Beautiful Epic ride. 288 miles in four days :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to jam with any musicians I meet on my travels. I also I am willing to teach if you are willing to learn :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share many awesome stories, songs and I am totally willing to help cook and clean! I just want to come back with as many cool experiences as possible and I am ready to meet some really incredible people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States