ABOUT ME
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ my entire profile (including Home section) it's very important for everyone's happiness and comfort, if you don't have the time to read it through please don't send a request.
I live in Los Angeles California and work in the art department on a television series. I stay pretty busy but love the opportunity to show my guests around if I have the time, unfortunately it's not always possible. Usually I can at least squeeze in a meal😀.
If you don't have a COMPLETELY filled out profile don't bother contacting me, I will not host you. I totally understand everyone has to start somewhere so no references is ok.
At the moment my next International trip I am planning is to travel to Japan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Being a part of this community keeps life interesting and helps me to continue to grow. Couchsurfing enables me to not only give back but take so much as well. I have met some really fantastic folks and been able to learn quite a lot from them. When a house, meal, conversation, experiences and stories are all shared without any money exchanged the results are amazing! Being able to travel in this capacity completely changed my idea of what traveling is and how I choose to experience it.
We get waaayyyy too many requests in LA that if you don't have the time to personalize your message than I don't have the time to host you.

Interests

Running, hiking, Synchronized Swimming, setting goals and achieving them, volunteering, cooking, biking, and finding hidden gems in and around Los Angeles.

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• running
• walking
• traveling
• cycling
• canoeing
• camping
• swimming
• volunteering
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

"Geek Love" is one of my ultimate favorites, "The Son" and "Middlesex" also, but I have many.
"Time of the Gypsies" is my favorite movie and I love documentaries
TV shows
Strangers With Candy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Running a 50 mile race in the rain and cold of the mountains. It was really hard and such a great mental and physical challenge.

Teach, Learn, Share

Pretty much anyone passionate about something. I love getting to experience things from someone who truly believes in what they are doing.
I'm a huge proponent for solo traveling especially for women!!
Love to cook. We are a vegan household and I love collaborating when it comes to meals.
When I can, I really enjoy giving walking or biking tours of downtown where I live. I love LA especially downtown and I always like to help my guests fall in love with this amazing city (LA can be challenging:)

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a guest I am extremely flexible. I love it when a host wants to share their culture and city with me but am perfectly fine on my own as well. I'm super easygoing as far as sleeping arrangements, bed, couch, floor no problem. As long as the situation is respectful I am pretty comfortable anywhere and am happy to help out around the house and of course clean up after myself. I also usually travel with some foods from home and love being able to cook a meal for my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States