To live in the now. while smiling. That is what I strive for everyday. I want a gentle heart and an open mind. I hope through travel and progress I can achieve this goal and generate positive energy that radiates and helps others.

I am interested in foreign cultures in hope to find a new perspective on life other than the one I have learned from American culture.

MY PHILOSOPHY:

Walk like you own the place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

No couch at the moment but I do intend to surf :)

I hope to meet new people who can share their perspective on life and fun memories as well.

Interests

outdoors--cycling, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking

traveling. books. guitars. cats. dancing. hooping. live music. drum circles
wine.

Reiki, Meditation, Yoga
Learning new beliefs, frames of mind, meeting unique people

• cats
• culture
• books
• dancing
• recipes
• wine
• vegetarian
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• equestrian
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• astronomy
• chemistry
• genealogy
• neuroscience
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorite artists: Donovan, Nick Drake, Iron & Wine, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Tallest Man on Earth, The Be Good Tanyas
But in general, anything blues, anything funky, and anything I can dance to

Some books:
The Prophet - Khalil Gibran
The Giver - Lois Lowry
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson
The Tao of Pooh - Benjamin Hoff
Invisible Monsters - Chuck Palahniuk

Charles Bukowski
e.e. Cummings

Some movies:
Anchorman
The Constant Gardener
The Bang Bang Club
OldBoy
Super Troopers
The Imitation Game

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reiki session in New Mexico during a thunderstorm

Cycling through Adams County, Ohio-- beautiful Amish countryside

Paddle boarding with wild dolphins in Gulf of Mexico

Lobbied congress for aerospace funding

Sandias Mountains, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Presidio military base, San Francisco

Canoeing the Licking River through Northern Kentucky

Canoeing Snake River in Colorado

Horseback riding at Grand Canyon National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Teach, Learn, Share

SHARE:
-I can share general concepts in science: chemistry, botany, zoology, and neuroscience
-Good conversation
-Hula hoop flow

TEACH:
-Beginner-Intermediate yoga asana routines and instruction.
-Some vegetarian/pescatarian/vegan recipes.
-At home workouts! (I was a personal trainer for a while)

LEARN:
-I would love to learn more about yoga and meditation*
-Astronomy
-Aerospace
-Genetics
-Sewing
-Hand drumming
-Gardening
-Building

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States