CURRENT MISSION

To illuminate, expand and share experiences through travel, art, music, relationships, adventures, storytelling and the celebration of the human spirit.

ABOUT ME

I L.O.V.E to learn! The gaining and exchanging of knowledge is something that I thrive on and feel is an essential part of my growth as an individual. I cherish animals, nature, family and connecting with other human beings. Sometimes I get scared/anixious when I try something new for the first time, but I have found that embracing change and new experiences has been fulfilling beyond articulation. I hope to continue to lead a life that is full of books, music, yoga, good food, education, amazing people, energy, travel, growth, change, grace, tolerance, art, love, light and wisdom. I want to live a simple life devoted to humanity.

PHILOSOPHY

Kindness - treating people with care and appreciation is very close to my heart. I belive making a contribution to the world around me is the driving force behind change. Everything is sacred. I want to hold the whole world's hand.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

This is my first experience with CS. Tabula Rasa.

Interests

Learning about other cultures, reading, hiking, education, dogs, nature, cooking, smiling, camping, writing, memories, the universe, primary colors, social change, laughter, art, beer, peace, Y.O.U!

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• books
• education
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Books - Confederacy of Dunces, Lolita, Candide, Harry Potter, Animal Farm, Much Ado About Nothing, Bukowski, etc.

Movies - Lust Caution, Waking Life, The Bird Cage, Liar Liar, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, Four Rooms, Good Will Hunting, American Psycho, Lars and the Real Girl, Lovers on the Bridge, 2 Days in Paris, Lord of the Rings.

Music - Bon Iver, Rilo Kiley, the Distillers, Andrew Bird, Mazzy Star, Cat Power, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Band of Horses, Jose Gonzales, John Lennon, Film Scores, Devendra Banhart, Sigur Ros, Emiliana Torrini, Portishead, Paris Combo, The xx, Regina Spektor.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked at a Human Rights Museum for a few years where I met incredible people who have endured suffering and hatred on a monumental scale. Despite the breadth of sorrow these individuals have experienced, the perseverance of the human spirit still shown through them so brightly. I collaborated with these amazing men and women and learned about how the power of peace, tolerance and respect for each other can change the world.