CURRENT MISSION

See as many places as I can! Inspire young people to explore the natural world.

ABOUT ME

I am a world traveler who splits my time working in National Parks and seeing new places around the world. I love meeting new people and gaining new perspectives on this exciting thing we call "life!"

PHILOSOPHY

There are endless places to explore, wonderful people to meet and positive changes to make in this world. In the words of Rod Stewart:
"And may sunshine and happiness
surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever Young, Forever Young"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I believe that travel should not cost our savings. CS brings people together from around the world to share their homes, ideas and goodwill. I hope to be a life long host of surfers and never stop surfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am brand-spanking new to CS. A friend told me about this site, but I don't know any members yet. Stories to come!

Interests

Travel, outdoor recreation of any sort (if I haven't done it, sign me up!), environmental education, ultimate frisbee, hosting elaborate dinner parties.

• pets
• chickens
• education
• partying
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• ecology
• teaching
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: If it makes me laugh or cry or re-think my world-view, I like it.
Music: It is easier to list what I don't like: top 40 pop, rap and country.
Books: Currently reading The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled throughout Southern Africa with 16 high school girls teaching everything from Ecology to Women's Empowerment to Globalization.

Teach, Learn, Share

Chickens are the best pet I have ever owned.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States