I'm an instructor at the Yellowstone Institute - I basically get paid to go outside and play. I'm a novice photographer, writer & doodler. I almost always say yes to an invitation, especially if it's for something I've never done before, like indoor snow skiing, polka dancing, or swimming with sharks. Life is for learning.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started out hosting, but soon became an avid surfer. I've met some pretty amazing people, all freely giving their time, space & energy to couch surfers everywhere. I love the CS experience!

Interests

Hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing. Reading, movies, campfire stories. Live music, jam sessions, good cover songs. Haiku, photography, glitter. Good vegetarian food.

• writing
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• vegetarian
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• watching movies
• wilderness
• national parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is best local & live
Indie, Hollywood, foreign... Where's the popcorn?
Books are food for the soul

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Touched whales in Mexico, saw sea turtles laying eggs in Costa Rica, participated in a death anniversary celebration in Vietnam, navigated the city of Shanghai, swam with wild dolphins in New Zealand, helped move an elk carcass in Yellowstone... & so far keeping my sanity - the most amazing thing of all!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love that Couchsurfing is an exchange of resources and ideas rather than of money.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in an amazing place with beauty all around. I'm an instructor at the Yellowstone Institute, so I can introduce you to this place and add a little extra understanding while we're at it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

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