ABOUT ME
I live in Redlands, California, I couldn't figure out how to change my location. I used to live in Yuma.

Grew up in Washington, California, Idaho. Former middle school teacher, now I work in geographic information systems. I really like moving and living in different places--you get to see a lot more of an area that way than if you just go on vacation. I did folk dance in college, and that's one of my favorite things. I like camping, hiking, riding bikes, running, traveling--I'm not intense with any of these, just the low-key stuff. I'm religious, but I definitely respect other people's beliefs--I really hate closed-mindedness.

PHILOSOPHY

I like to try everything once. And if it's exceptional or really convenient, I'll do it again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't used it a lot, but I think it's a great way to meet new people, and reduce travel costs.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

1 trip to Key West--great experience

Interests

Hiking, Folk Dance, Theater, Travel, Geography, History, National Parks

• theater
• dancing
• running
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• geography
• history
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorite books: The Giver, The Hunger Games, To Kill a Mockingbird

Movies: Hook

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Tahiti and Alaska are my two favorite places on Earth (so far). I've been able to live in both of them. Moorea, the island right by Tahiti, is the best. I recommend it to anyone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you whatever I just recently taught my students. I usually forget stuff unless I taught it recently!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Ecuador, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

French Polynesia, United States