I live and work in the beautiful Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. I'm passionate about clean energy, sustainability, and my community. I have a dog and a sweet garden with plenty of happy plants. I love traveling, visiting new places, and getting to know folks.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm an avid traveler, and couchsurfing with friends new and old across the Americas and abroad has always been incredible. I've used this site for almost ten years!

Interests

• culture
• dancing
• dining
• organic food
• gardening
• sustainability
• plants
• organic gardening
• community organizing
• sustainable living
• organic farming
• organic
• organic agriculture
• clean energy
• solar power

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading "The Hour of Land" by Terry Tempest Williams and on season four of ST: The Next Generation with my boyfriend, Steve. I am Leslie Knope from Parks and Rec. He's Ron Swanson.
I love podcasts, especially Radiolab and Stuff You Should Know.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked to the source of the Ganges River and collected water.
Climbed the Great Wall.
Meditated at the gardens at the Taj Mahal.
Been struck by lightning on Mount Kurama outside Kyoto.
Written a Clean Energy Action Plan for my city.

Teach, Learn, Share

Gardening, cooking, how to work in local government.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun, open-minded conversation and a positive attitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Kenya, United States