ABOUT ME

I grew up in a large family, am the 5th of 6 siblings and I love being around other people. I can get along with just about anybody. I think I'm open minded and I love to try new things. I never take myself too seriously. I'm usually in a good mood because I'd rather spend my life being happy and appreciating the world around me than complaining about things that don't go my way. I'm a passionate environmentalist, love the outdoors, and am always up for challenge. I love travelling and meeting new people, because when I think back on my travels I'm not going to remember every building I saw or detail I read in a guidebook- I'm going to remember the awesome people I've met who made the journey unforgettable.

PHILOSOPHY

"When pizza's on a bagel you can eat pizza anytime"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just joined couch surfing and I think its a great way to meet people when traveling. I have surfed on other's couches and have hosted other surfers as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met some really incredible, unforgettable people and I'm so glad I started surfing!

Interests

cooking, fresh vegetables, running, composting, hula hooping, cooperative living, live musicals, singing (although a wise friend once said "just because you like it doesn't mean you're any good at it"), kayaking, rock climbing, reading, sewing, drawing, pushing limits, sneaking around, picnics, berry picking, dance parties, enjoying sunny days, and wearing silly hats.

• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• running
• partying
• clothing
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• drawing
• origami
• live music
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• surfing
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Omnivore's Dilemma, Como Agua para Chocolate, The Golden Compass, For Whom the Bell Tolls, The China Study, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Green Mile, Born to Run, Tuck Everlasting, A Wrinkle in Time, The Poisonwood Bible, Love in the time of Cholera

Music: Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Regina Spektor, Mumford and Sons, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Beatles, Sara Evans

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I found the end of a rainbow- it landed in the middle of the ocean. I guess the leprechauns can keep their gold.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I cook mostly by experimentation, but I could make any vegetable delicious (I consider it a personal challenge whenever someone tells me they don't like beets).
I could teach you some basics of rock climbing and tying knots, but I definitely can always learn from someone more experienced.
I also can french braid, embroider, sew and alter clothes, and I also dabble in origami, hula-hooping, and mycology.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Scotland, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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