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Overview
About Me
I was raised in the south, but you would never know it until I start drooling when someone mentions the word barbecue. I'm a microbiologist by day with a emerging passion for photography.
I am still discovering my identity as a traveler, but I seem to enjoy a mix of aimless wandering, purposeful photography, and idling in cafes. Planning is half the fun for me, but I am learning that the best memories arise from the spontaneous moments.
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." C.S. Lewis
"Not all who wander are lost." J.R.R. Tolkien
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Although I haven't traveled extensively, I have had enough experience in hotels, hostels, and couches to say that this is my preferred method of traveling. No other accommodation option provides the authenticity of connecting with a local and seeing a new destination through their eyes. I always learn something new and discover an opportunity I never would have found through a guidebook.
Interests
Microbes... they run the world! Seriously.
- books
- photography
- bbq
- running
- traveling
- hiking
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: The Civil Wars, The Lone Bellow, Jethro Tull, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, City and Colour, Led Zeppelin, The Swell Season, A Fine Frenzy, Damien Rice, Florence + the Machine
Books: Into the Wild, To Kill a Mockingbird, Unbroken, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
On my last trip to Iceland, I decided to hike to a random waterfall on the side of the road. Fog was swirling in and out of the jagged mountain peaks, and I was the only person for miles. I cupped my hands and drank the purest glacier water tumbling over myriad mossy rocks. It felt like I had been transported into a Tolkein novel, and certainly was not difficult to see how the Icelandic people believe in hidden folk!
Teach, Learn, Share
Have a camera or an iPhone that mystifies you? I can help! I love showing people how to get the most out of their photography equipment. After all, the best camera is the one you have on you!
What I Can Share with Hosts
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
“We're all stories, in the end.”
― Steven Moffat
I am decidedly introverted, so I am not big on banal small talk. However, I can talk endlessly on substantive subjects. Everyone has a story, and I want to know yours!
Countries I’ve Visited
Canada, Costa Rica, Iceland, Jamaica, Scotland, Sweden, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States