I'm a social worker with a gypsy soul. I grew up in Montgomery County, MD. Spent two years in Vermont finishing my BA, followed by 4 years in Rhode Island before finding myself in the hills of WV in 2010.

I'm a recovering running addict who recently took up hiking and other outdoorsy stuff after being sidelined by my marathon in 2014.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people and see new places!

Interests

I love hiking and going on adventures with my dog. He is my partner in crime. I'm always up for trying something new and love a good challenge. Oh, and wine! Is wine an interest?

• dogs
• wine
• marathon
• running
• hiking
• medicine
• social work
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I have really eclectic taste in music. I'll listen to just about anything and love to hear things that I wouldn't normally find on my own. Some of my favorites: City & Colour, Incubus, Alison Krauss, You + Me, Live, Grace Potter.

Movies: I like crime movies and psychological thrillers. Some of my favorites: The Departed, Crash, The Professional, Boondock Saints.

Books: Love Kurt Vonnegut. I also love reading random memoirs - I find other people's stories so interesting.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've lost 130lbs through my own sheer will and determination. It has changed the way I see the world!

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States