I love a good adventure and find joy in quality time! I'm the kind of person who will get on her hands and knees to watch a slug eat a leaf, who will explore the mountains for hours, and who will laugh more than she talks. I love to observe, learn, and try new things. I’m interested in wildlife conservation and have been bouncing around with seasonal wildlife field jobs, most recently in the Sierra and southern Utah. I enjoy playing outside - running, hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing - and connecting to the places I live and travel by exploring in these ways.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Getting to know and appreciate a place becomes real when I can know people's stories. I want to exchange life experiences, culture, and learnings with other amazing humans.

Interests

Backcountry exploring, playing outside, ecology, looking at the stars, writing, and drinking craft beer and coffee.

• baking
• running
• reading
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• biology
• wilderness
• craft beer
• sustainable living
• drinking coffee

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: John Mayer, Shovels and Rope, Rayland Baxter, The Lumineers, The Oh Hellos, Carole King, Tom Petty, Selena, Odesza, Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper

Movies: The Ultimate Gift, That Thing You Do, Cool Runnings

Books: Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer (hands down my favorite), The Wild Trees - Richard Preston, Dream Work - Mary Oliver

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went snorkeling in the Philippines (and got stung by a jellyfish)!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you about frogs and backpacking in the Sierra! :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter. If you want to feel good about your jokes, practice them on me

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, France, India, Nicaragua, Philippines, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States