I divorced in 2024 and realized that I hadn’t been living life the way I truly wanted to. I’m on a personal growth journey. Now I’m starting to travel more and catch up on all that I’ve missed out on. I’m learning who I am at this stage in my life, and traveling solo has given me confidence and joy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was traveling overseas solo for the first time last year someone mentioned this to me as an option. After meeting new people through my travels I thought this would be a great way to make friends all over the world.

Interests

• hiking
• camping
• food
• social justice
• activism
• museums
• polyamory
• trying new things
• travelling around the world
• intersectional feminism
• reading and writing
• lgbtqia+
• reproductive justice
• traveling around the united states

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a lot of music from the 70s. I’m also very loyal to the music I grew up with, particularly grunge, the Indigo Girls, and cheesy 80s love songs. I listen to pretty much everything. Most days you’ll find me listening to playlists that include Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles. Right now I have a soft spot for angry protest songs, FDT is on repeat.

I love a lot of movies. I am easily entertained. Dumb comedies are my jam- Anchorman and Zoolander are my favorites. The original Star Wars trilogy will always be at the top of my list. Some other favorites include Contagion, Outbreak, and disaster/apocalypse type movies. If you’ve seen and love They Live, we will probably make great friends!

I work in a library so books are a love of mine. Some of the books that have impacted me most include Dear Mothman (a kid’s book), Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, anything by Jon Krakauer, A Queer and Pleasant Danger, Your Body is not an Apology, and poetry by Rupi Kaur.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked India with a friend for a month.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m new to this and don’t feel like I have much to teach or share. But I’m excited to learn just about anything.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States