CURRENT MISSION

Travlibg across the US in an old van, learning about new people and places.

ABOUT ME

I think most friends would describe me as goofy and laid back. I grew up in a small town in Iowa and most recently called Portland home. I work for a disaster response organization and have lived/worked in Fiji, Detroit, Haiti and Colorado. I love to explore new things and have lived communally on lots of occasions. Seeking cooperative living environment in the future with a houseful of warm, engaging people, shared meals love and laughter.

I enjoy learning and exploring and doing crazy shit as well as just hiding in a coffee shop and reading. I am highly employable and land work, but incredibly unemployable because I have quit jobs quickly for the next adventure.

PHILOSOPHY

i want more people to experience the inspiration, beauty and love found in haiti

(i wrote this a while back and, since it's still true, don't want to edit it. although, haiti is synonymous with developing world traveling, adventuring, exploring, taking risks and things like this)

"do every stupid thing that makes you feel alive" jd

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

play frisbee on lazy Sunday afternoons with the couchsurfers in Portland

I'm just getting back into couch surfing to meet amazing people while on a road trip!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've only stayed with hosts a few times but had a great time each time. I've played frisbee and met at potlucks in Portland, good way to meet amazing people.

Interests

discovering beauty where it doesn't seem to exist

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading Blink by Malcolm Gladwell and just got a bok to help identify birds

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

beautiful places and people
Sometimes I hike and get ridiculously off track and have to find my way back. I have a history of going all out and then sort of regretting it later (like having to hike in the dark)

Teach, Learn, Share

teach - bicycle maintenance and repair
learn - photography

What I Can Share with Hosts

People are welcome to hitch a ride with us if wanted. Also happy to cook clean or do odd jobs around the house

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Fiji, France, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Fiji, Germany, Haiti, United States