I'm a hapa girl from California out in the world, taking the time to explore what my next step is in life:) I love art, yoga, dogs and nature and I'm always game for a good conversation.

Currently bouncing around Asia for a bit while I choose a fork in the road, I've been on the road for the better part of the year and I'm looking to either settle down to work and teach, or I'll throw an adventure in before I do that:)

The past 8 summers of my life have been devoted to an American activity called drum corps: I've practiced 14 hours a day, performed in professional venues across the country, lived out of a suitcase for 3 months at a time, and I've taken the skills I've gained from the activity out into the world to make things happen as a solo traveler.

Starting with a study abroad semester in the UK, I ran around western Europe and the Baltic states, settling for a few months in Lithuania to teach band and work for a technology company. I've been fortunate enough to travel through Europe on tour with The Blue Devils International Corps, and I've recently found myself in Asia seeking work while I catch up with relatives abroad.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't have a lot of money and I'm a long ways from home, but I want to go places and make friends:) I'm just getting started on this journey.

Interests

Yoga, art, dancing, music, drum corps, drawing, excessive browser tabs, photography, meditation, rock climbing, hiking, being healthy.

• dogs
• arts
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• technology
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• study abroad
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Anything Miyazaki made, most things Tarantino made, Little Miss Sunshine, Brazil, Star Wars

Books: Steinbeck, Emerson, Marcus Aurelius, Rumi, things by Chogyam Trumpa

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've jumped off of a 10 meter bridge into the Rhine at dawn in Basel, Switzerland. Came up for air as the sky filled with light and bells started to ring in the city:) Also ended up with some bruising on my bum...

I've gone climbing in Mt. Snowdonia Natnl. Park in Wales in the wintertime... super cold but amazing sights! Also climbed 30m routes in Krabi, Thailand (much warmer)

I was also part of the highest achieving professional band of all time.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you some yoga, I'll share some art, and I'll learn what you can teach!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some tea, yoga adjustments and practice time, a different perspective on life, I'll teach you about marching band, and I can cook a good vegetarian meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lithuania, United Kingdom, United States