✨✨UNABLE TO HOST/AWAY FROM PDX 1/30-2/10✨✨

Not sure how to sum it up but to start, I'm a native Oregonian and very proud of it. I've lived in L.A. as well as Washington D.C. but have returned to call Oregon my home. To me experiences, meeting new people, and traveling are the best way to live life to the fullest. Obtaining 'things' comes secondary. I love attending concerts, galleries, exploring new lands, and keeping myself active. Good cuisine, wine, beer, and laughter are also key.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined CS because I prefer to break bread with the locals in every location I get the opportunity to visit—not typically a resort or hotel type. I love meeting new people and welcome any and all insider tips, tricks, and events. I also hope to be able to return the favor to some of my hosts :)

Interests

I absolutely love culinary touring—or to be defined, eating my way through new new places. I hate the term foodie, so I don't want to classify myself that way cause I'm not a pretentious brat. I love hiking, yoga, pilates/barre, occasionally running, cycling (used to be an indoor cycling coach! ) and just generally all things fitness and exercise oriented. I'll try most things at least once.

• arts
• writing
• graphic design
• photography
• concerts
• dining
• wine tasting
• fitness
• yoga
• meditation
• technology
• movies
• reading
• music
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• rock climbing
• entrepreneurship
• psychology
• visual arts
• travel

Music, Movies, and Books

My taste in music ranges from genre to genre. I truly appreciate a LOT of styles. Currently I'm loving Battles, Cash+David, Jamie xx, James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, Banks, Active Child, Rosie Lowe, Alice Smith, Sia, Johnny Rain. You name it—or suggest it, and I'm probably feelin' it. I enjoy documentary, independent, dramatic, and some sci-fi film, with of course some comedy sprinkled in there. Who can resist a film like Best in Show?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved a life

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories about living in the U.S Capital and even more hilarious stories about Hollywood celebrities during my time living in Los Angeles, CA.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States