I'm a graphic designer, previous new age bookstore employee, and novice ukulele player. I’m also a gardener and beekeeper wannabe.

My partner, Erik, is a writer and traveler.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel! And to meet amazing people!

Interests

Urban farming, typography, science, my cat, beer, learning to cook, the musical saw, Radiolab, Cards Against Humanity, being positive, beekeeping, sustainability, and obviously travel!

(Erik: meditation, co-ops, being outside (biking, gardening, hiking, etc))

Music, Movies, and Books

SO much music! Cat Stevens, The Beatles, Cloud Cult, The Blow, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Music Tapes, Olivia Tremor Control, Old Time Relijun, The Magnetic Fields, Kimya Dawson, Nirvana, The Cramps... I could keep going. Haha.

(Erik: current book :The Ocean at the End of the Lane, most recent movie: Insterstellar)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed an active volcano in Guatemala! That was pretty rad.

(Erik: in a traveling phase, I traveled around the world for almost a year)

Teach, Learn, Share

(Erik: while I'm a beginner, I like meditating with other people. I like to tell my stories and learn about other people through conversation)

What I Can Share with Hosts

(Erik: I have a good amount of experience living cooperatively, so am happy to help with chores like doing dishes)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Guatemala

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States