CURRENT MISSION

Find happiness within yourself. Then share yourself with others.

ABOUT ME

I'm an Iowa native, Colorado transplant that loves to cycle, hike, climb, boat, SUP, fish, etc. Virtually anything outside in the sun makes me happy! I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, relaxing and listing to vinyl records.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyone should seek their own adventure and pursue their own passion. In doing so, stepping outside our comfort lines illustrates a rejuvenated, stronger self with the confidence to do anything. The possibilities are endless.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've both hosted and have traveled, internationally as well :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've traveled throughout the United States as well as Costa Rica using couchsurfing hosts. Through my travels I've met the most wonderful of hosts. I'm still good friends with some of them to this day!

Interests

I love conversation. Ask me questions, make me think. I want to know how you see the world. I could chat all day about philosophy, 60s/70s culture, renewable energy and nature! I thoroughly enjoy outdoor music festivals, especially underneath a warm summer sun. I'm passionate about good, wholesome, sustainably-produced food and drink. I love farmer's markets and organic produce, and am interested in personal gardening.

• culture
• music festivals
• festivals
• dining
• yoga
• drinking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Dave Matthews Band, The Rolling Stones, Fleet Foxes, The Doobie Brothers, CCR, Mumford & Sons, Ratatat, Andrew Bird, Iron & Wine, M.I.A., MGMT, Miike Snow, Thievery Corporation

Currently reading: Jane Austen, Emerson, Thoreau, Michael Pollan. So many!
I enjoy books on modern philosophy/psychology, ancient Greek drama, English "classics" ....

I dislike TV the most. And fast food.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm an advanced open water scuba diver and love ship wrecks!

Teach, Learn, Share

Through Couchsurfing I've learned how to let loose, be carefree, and more trusting of others. To set aside pretension and see the world (and myself) from an outside lens.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Greece, Mexico, Poland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States