I enjoy a plethora of things, but most of which is connecting with people. Sharing our lived experience with an open heart and mind can be the stuff of magic, and I. am. here. for it. I love a good story, and have a hearty laugh. I have a healthy curiosity and a propensity for saying "yes" to things. I am happy to travel solo or along with a group. As a host I know it can be hard to play "tour guide" to guests (but sometimes it can also be great!), and as a traveler I am independent but happy to have company if my host so chooses.

"Soar, eat ether, see what has never been seen; depart, be lost, but climb".
-Edna St. Vincent Millay

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CouchSurfing has literally changed the way I travel, think about traveling, and encounter others who are traveling. If I could I would high five this site. THAT'S how awesome it is.

Interests

Eating. Free falling. Hula hooping. Biking. Hiking. Mountaineering. Nature-tastic colors. Horses. Chocolate. Photography. Flow state. Backcountry anything. Snowboarding. Camping. Gardening. Laughing. Deserts. Burning Man. Art. Live music. Plants. Queer things. Enneagram. Sewing. Eco-tourism. Entrepreneurship. Chakras. Fire hooping. Rock climbing. Little art. Dinosaurs. Crochet. Dancing. Poly relationships. Hammocks. Africa. Big art. Self-awareness. Cooking for lots of people. Renewable energy. Stand up comedy. Neuroscience. High fives. Misadventure. Genuine conversation. Self-growth. Chips and salsa. Batman.

• horses
• singing
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• cheese
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• bungee jumping
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• neuroscience
• tourism
• ecotourism

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES: The Last Unicorn, Just Friends, Shawshank, Big Lebowski, Edward Scissor Hands, Requiem for a Dream, The Family Stone, Bird Cage, Drop Dead Fred, The Illusionist, Goodfellas

MUSIC: I mostly like everything except country.

BOOKS: memoirs, fiction, and recommendations from friends. I love anything by David Sedaris and enjoy listening to audiobooks.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed 3 of the "7 summits".

Teach, Learn, Share

You can put Ranch, cheese, or chocolate on any food to make it taste better. Try it. You'll learn you can't live without these 3 things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some hearty laughter, good stories, and quiet sleep habits.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Botswana, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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