Hi! I currently live in Newport News, VA, but will be moving to Charleston, SC very soon - it's looking like June 2015. I'm really really excited for this transition and for a new adventure!

I'm a huge fan of all things outdoors and water and summertime. My passion is redemptive/restorative creativity and I'm in the baby stages of starting a handmade recycled stationery + journal business that will one day hopefully employ women who are transitioning out of homelessness.

I'm an introvert and I highly value meaningful conversations and purposeful friendships. I'm learning to be more present, engage in every experience, share my true self with people, and embrace gratitude over anxiety.

I look forward to meeting wonderful new people through couch surfing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I heard about couchsurfing a while back from a friend who travelled across the country doing it. It seems like such a wonderful opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and practice hospitality and I'm excited to be a part of it!

Interests

social enterprise - redemptive creativity - foster care + adoption - interior design - adventure - listening - being silly - creating beauty in many different ways, shapes and forms

• design
• interior design
• beauty
• news
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: tons of different stuff...some favorites are:
Mat Kearney -
Ben Rector -
Johnnyswim -
NEEDTOBREATHE -
All Sons & Daughters -
Andrew Belle -
The Oh Hellos -
Taylor, of course!! -
Country music in the summer time :)

Movies:
Serendipity -
Hallmark movies! -
Super 8 -
Letters to Juliet -
cartoon Robin Hood -
documentaries on poverty/social problems

Authors:
Jennie Allen -
Bob Goff -
Donald Miller

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well...I can lick my elbow

What I Can Share with Hosts

kindness :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Rwanda