CURRENT MISSION

A nomad with a station wagon, camping gear, and open heart.

ABOUT ME

I'm a spiritually minded person, attempting to find joy and love everywhere I go and in everyone I meet. Listening to my intuition and allowing the Universe to guide me is the way I attempt to live, which has led me to traveling and living nomadically. I truly believe that being brave and following my heart is the only way to live. I'm street smart, but I take risks when I see them as necessary. In order to live life one must experience life. As the beautiful writer Paulo Coehlo said, "We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen."

Ultimate joy: Spending time on a back porch in the countryside of Iowa, with sunny, warm weather, a nice breeze, and a delicious IPA in hand, with family and closest friends chatting by my side.

Ultimate desire: To travel the world (possibly with someone or persons I love) while obtaining a profession that allows for this travel, as well as feeds my passion and nurtures my soul.

PHILOSOPHY

Live to give as much as you can. Instead of using your pain against others, use your pain to improve the life of others. Open your eyes and your ears, listen and respect the beliefs of others. Then, maybe, we can all get along.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently I'm journeying through the United States, car camping along the way. I began in Iowa in early June, and have been traveling through the Southwest in hopes to find a new place to call home.

Interests

Feminism, spirituality, meditation, yoga, art, conversation, travel, biking, good food, sewing, photography, IPA beer, whiskey, writing, personality tests, the outdoors, NPR, dreaming.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• womens rights
• dining
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a music fiend and therefore my music interests are constantly evolving and growing. Some artists I've been listening to as of late include: Ty Segall, Mikal Cronin, The Growlers, Jeff the Brotherhood, Album Leaf, Sean Bones, Cat Power, Tycho, Atlas Sound.

I read anything someone hands to me and tells me is good. On my couch surfing adventures I would love to trade books. I love anything spirituality-minded, especially the works of Paulo Coehlo.

I like movies, but I rarely watch them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Papua, Indonesia, is possibly the most visually fabulous place on the planet. With only 2 million people, they speak 250 different languages, have the most range of untouched aquatic life than anywhere else in the world, and have the most interesting topographical landscape out of anywhere I've ever been. Every day spent in the land left me awestruck.

Teach, Learn, Share

In Nashville someone taught me how to unicycle. I could pass those skills on. I can also teach you what I've seen in the world and my perspectives in return for yours.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Peru, United States