I lead a colorful life and love learning about the world around me through others' stories. I have been fortunate to travel quite a bit in my 29 years, and I love this site for the people it has connected me with and the places it's taken me.

My dog, Sage, is a 10-year-old Corgi/Jack Russell mix who is very fond of people and no doubt will thirst for your attention when you first arrive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet other travelers who have a hunger for learning new things, meeting new people, exploring, and being adventurous wherever they are. I surfed in Uruguay for my first experience and really felt this rooted gratitude for human kindness and generosity.

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I surfed with a host in Montevideo, Uruguay for my first time and got a nice feel for the local vibe. We hung out, played music, ate, drank pisco, and had a great time. I'm excited to meet other people who have seen varietal parts of this world and hear their stories.

Interests

Conversation, exploration, time spent in nature, photography, words & language, and helping the best way I can the people around me.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• swimming
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail- Bill Bryson
What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding - Kristin Newman
A Woman Alone - Travel Tales From Around the Globe
Hunger-Knut Hamsen
On the Road-Jack Keroauc
Atop the Underwood-Jack Keroauc
A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
Biographies/documentaries

I'm an Austin native with a love for live music, being outdoors, taking my kayak out on the water, and margaritas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I came face to face with a great white shark! No, this was not a dream. I was shark diving in South Africa and a 16-ft great white came up and bit our cage... needless to say, I was "bubbling" everywhere.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've held a variety of jobs, met and loved many souls, fallen for a few, traveled around the world, dove deep under the sea and plunged out of an airplane, and more. I'm lucky to have lived a full life already and can't sit still long enough to stop now.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share good conversation, food, lots of stories, and a listening ear. But only one ear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States