CURRENT MISSION

Trying to find a cure for Wanderlust...

ABOUT ME

My life is generally consumed with work, choir, learning new things, drinking coffee, singing in public, and giving really great hugs.

As a surfer/traveler/explorer, I am respectful of all cultures and hope to learn more about people who come from a different background than me. I'm a very relaxed, easy going person who can fit in well with almost anyone.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyone has a story to tell, a rich cultural context for who they are, what they believe, and how they live their lives. The question is... Are you willing to listen without judgement and value them as equal beings on this planet?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I recently traveled around Europe and had a great time surfing and building friendships in far-away lands. Now that I am "settled" back in the States, I would like to open up my home for surfers as well. And of course I still have a travel bug itching to get me out of town for new adventures.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted many visitors (not affiliated with this site), and have been a guest in many people's homes. I love the idea of meeting new people and having a genuine cultural exchange while sharing your home with someone and showing them around your city. Or even just having the satisfaction of helping someone travel and explore the world.

Interests

Roller Derby, Discovering New Music, Cultural Differences/Similarities, Bourbon/Whisky, Spicy Food, Flavor Filled Meals, Dark Chocolate, Karaoke, Strength Training, SciFi/Fantasy Novels, Social Justice Movements, Intersectional Feminism, Singing, Dancing, Making Art, Cuddling with Animals, Feeding Goats, Climbing Mountains/Walls/Trees/Fences, Exploring Caves, Board Games/Video Games/Outdoor Games....

• animals
• arts
• singing
• dancing
• womens rights
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• coffee
• drinking
• video games
• board games
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• rock climbing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Written:
Game of Thrones Series, Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe, The Diamond Age, anything by Sarah Waters, Harry Potter, other magical/fantasy books that I can't remember the titles of, The Wizard of OZ (and all the other OZ stories),and Wicked.

Also... These Web Comics:
www.questionablecontent.net
www.girlswithslingshots.com
www.xkcd.com
deadwinter.cc

Visual:
Cabin in the Woods, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Torchwood, Dr.Who, Xena, D.E.B.S., Pariah, Bones, X-Men, What Dreams May Come, But I'm a Cheerleader, Imagine Me & You, Anything with Zombies, Anything with Vampyres (except that Twilight shit), Anything with an apocalypse or post-apocalyptic setting, Most of Hayao Miyazaki's films.

Audio:
Madonna, CSS, Metric, Imogene Heap, Joan Fucking Jett, Blondie, Zap Mama, M.I.A., Bassnectar, Skrillex, Garbage, Indigo Girls, Rihanna, UhHuhHer, Etta James, Nina Simone, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Aerosmith, Queen, Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, World Music, Mash-ups, and Protest Songs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled the States competing in Roller Derby games.

I saw a rainbow over an ancient tholos temple to Athena at Delphi.

I've been struck by lighting while standing on top of a hill during a thunderstorm, at an ancient archaeological site.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to play Roller Derby, how to perfectly cook bacon, how to make Thai Mango Salad, and about gender/sexual orientation issues and ettiquette.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, United States