CURRENT MISSION

Hula Hooping with Monkeys from Outer Space

ABOUT ME

I like travel adventure, and I am currently on a 7 month+ trip around the United States exploring Indigenous medicine, ceremony, Ancestry, and the amazing ecosystems of this land. I enjoy meeting new people, and in general discovering all the interesting differences and similarities about people. I find that I'm an atrocious speller, and it's not in ones best interest to judge this bad habit, because it will drive you crazy. *smiles* I'm always up for a good laugh.

Most of my travel has been in month long trips across the U.S. I've gone to almost all of them! Now it's time to explore places outside of the U.S.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep smiling, it's destine to get better. A good cry can always help. Sometimes you just need to listen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been lazy as of late. I really enjoy meeting new people. I used to host a lot, and have introduced many friends to the joy of couchsurfing, both as hosts and travelers.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First "couchsurf" was a sail-boat! I was super excited, and it makes me smile regularly. I would love to have a sailboat one day, but first I need to find out if I actually enjoy sailboating. hahaha

Interests

I get a kick out of dressing up as a superhero, and volunteering spontaneously. Learning, Learning, Learning. I learn something new everyday. I love riding my bike (not as much since breaking my wrist last year), going to hot springs, hiking/walking long distances with monks and getting arrested at military bases (true story), playing in rivers, and eating yummy food.

• dining
• recipes
• potluck
• walking
• gardening
• boating
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• sailing
• volunteering
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Mamuna Yussuf: MooMoo Fresh, Selena (childhood love), World Music (Isn't that vague of me), Nina Simone, The Portland Cello Project, Breathe Owl Breathe, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Built to Spill, I love music....and I really love a live show.

I like documentaries, and recently went on an Outlander binge (rare for me!)

Books: There are a few books that I return to regularly. These are those precious ones for me: One Straw Revolution, The Yamas and Niyamas, The Secret Garden

Current books: Emergent Strategy and what ever I find interesting in Little Free Libraries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We should just trade stories when you get here. I'm a real talker.

Teach, Learn, Share

It's been awhile for a lot of these skills, but things I've been known to teach:

1. How to make a rocket stove
2. Organic gardening
3. Composting
4. Cobbing
5. Attachment Parenting
6. How to get around Roanoke, VA or Portland, OR (know tons about PDX. Lived there for six years.)
7. Touring on a bike, shorter rides.....very impressed by those who have gone further.
8. Herbalism
9. Fermentation
10. Living on a budget, and still having the best time of your life.

Learn:
1. Indigenous Medicine and Ceremony
2. Awesome recipes
3. Building a TINY house
4. Anything and Everything

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have all sort of plants traveling with me. If you are the curious sort, I would love to share tea with you.

If you enjoy magical stories, I'm the guest for you.

If you ever wondered what living in an Intentional Community is like. I could definitely give you some ideas!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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