ABOUT ME

I am a good-natured adventurer, open to new experiences of all kinds. I am a strange mix of free spirit and type A, though I'm currently working on freeing myself of my American need to be perfect, and letting myself just be messy! I value presence, kindness and open-mindedness over all else. Being human is hard for everyone, and I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Last summer I left a cushy but stressful life in San Francisco to find a slower pace. Since then, I have been traveling in Southeast Asia and India, supporting myself with online editing and design jobs. Through my travels, I have developed a love for ecstatic dance and contact improv, and I have learned the importance of being in my body. I do a lot of yoga and meditation, though I'm still exploring which practices best resonate with me. I'm in a period of transition, which I can best describe as "finally growing up." I am currently exploring different options in terms of lifestyle and career, and I am considering living abroad full-time. I would love to be exposed to new areas and communities. I am incredibly open-minded and nonjudgmental, and I enjoy meeting people who are fully themselves and will accept me as I am.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

While I've had a profile on here for quite a few years, I've never actually used it, which makes me a complete newbie. Right now, as I'm living as a nomad, I will be using the site to find potential places to stay and people to meet. Once I've settled in a place (likely next year), I look forward to being able to return the favor.

Interests

I love activities that allow me to be fully present in my body: ecstatic dance, contact improv, body surfing, massages :)

I have a competitive streak and enjoy games of all kinds, from board games to bar games to sports.

I enjoy things that push my boundaries and scare me a bit: bungee jumping, cliff diving, awkward conversations.

• writing
• poetry
• yoga
• traveling
• billiards
• rock climbing
• soccer
• dance
• contact improvisation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Motown. Indie Rock. Folk/Americana. Ambient electronic. Country. Movies: These days I can't commit to a full two hours, so I prefer high quality TV series: This is Us, Friday Night Lights, Netflix original series. Books: An Untethered Soul. A New Earth. Everything is Illuminated. The Rosy Crucifixtion. Anything by Kim Addonizio, Matthew Dickman, or Rilke.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hang gliding in the French Alps when I was 11.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have counseling training from InterChange counseling institute. I'm interested in learning more about authentic relating, intimacy building, empowerment, and tantra.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer counseling (if you're up for it), and any editorial or design help with personal projects or websites. I also have lots of baby sitting experience, if you have kids :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Panama, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Indonesia, Ireland, Russian Federation, Thailand