ABOUT ME

I am a clinical neurophysiology technologist in Rochester, MN, traveling around whenever I get the chance. My partner and I live in SW Rochester, MN, in a townhouse with a guest room available and a cat and a dog, who are like children to us. I work overnights and Tyler works days, so there is usually one of us around - I tend to sleep about 4-5 hours a day in the mornings after I work, so I do request some quiet time in mornings :)

PHILOSOPHY
I want to pursue things that fulfill, challenge, and complete. I believe traveling to new places helps create a better awareness, understanding, and sense of responsibility toward the life around us. I don't adhere to a religion; I believe heaven is here, now - this moment, this place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet others, learn more, and to share.

Interests

reading, writing, traveling, yoga, hiking, exploring, laying on the beach, swimming, naps, cats, dogs, pets, love.

• cats
• writing
• yoga
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Tim Burton films, A Room With A View, The Great Gatsby, Star Wars, Firefly, Arrested Development

Recently I read 'Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change' by Pema Chodron and it is the one book I can honestly say changed my life. I like some Haruki Murakami, having read 'Dance, Dance, Dance', '1Q84', 'The Wind Up Bird Chronicle', and 'Kafka on the Shore'. I enjoy mysteries, science-fiction, and fiction, but I predominately read non-fiction. I am looking for recommendations on more fiction pieces :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was in Moravia, a group of us walked through old caves with stalagmites and stalactites from before humans were even on earth. I also spent a couple weeks in Corsica, France a few summers ago - the bluest sea to walk to just minutes from the lovely house in which I stayed.

Teach, Learn, Share

I LOVE when people share their music preferences with me - I think it says a lot about a person when they're willing to open themselves up to others in that way. Music can be a very personal experience and I always respect and appreciate that.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States