Rural, northwestern Pennsylvania is home, but I've also lived in Iowa, Florida, Virginia, North Dakota, West Virginia, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, and currently Utah.

Attended the University of Virginia, majored in Anthropology and English. Served with AmeriCorps for a handful of years.

Obtained a Master of Community and Regional Planning degree at the University of Oregon, focusing on community development.

Currently, I work as a facilitator within the environmental/natural resource fields and also instruct within the City & Metropolitan Planning Department at the University of Utah.

I'm basically the accumulation of all of those that I've loved, all of the wondrous locations I've ventured to, and all of the conversations that have wrecked my perspective. I take pleasure in simplicity, enjoy making a fool out of myself, and try to find the beauty in everyone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Started off by surfing overseas, then hosted out of my dorm room during undergrad. Fell in love with the concept, and I love to get together with Couchsurfers as much as possible. Some of the most wonderful of friends have been made from this beautiful community.

I'm drawn to this community for the cultural immersion that stems from stepping into a stranger's home. The benefits should even out among the two; with each grasping a hold of a newer truth that sticks with them past when they eventually depart from one another.

Interests

• coffee
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• teaching
• volunteering
• cultural immersion
• laughing
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: Buffalo 66. Synecdoche, New York. The Motorcycle Diaries. Stardust. The Crazy Sitter.

Music: Olafur Arnalds. Drab Majesty. Emma Ruth Rundle. Alt-J. Ellie Goulding. From Monument To Masses. Gotye. This Will Destroy You. Bush. Tove Lo. The Appleseed Cast. Sir was. Counting Crows. La Dispute. Broken Social Scene. Lana del Rey. Danny Brown. Rosetta. Lizzo.

Novels: Ceremony. Middlesex. Stones From The River. Lolita. Siddhartha. Ulysses. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Normal People.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ventured through the West Fjords in Iceland.

Teach, Learn, Share

I served as a travel educator for Hostelling International for several years, and hosted workshops on 'Women Traveling Solo' and 'USA Travel on a Budget.'

Also transitioning into a low-waste lifestyle and would love to learn about other’s transitions and tips!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to share my perspectives on living in Utah, navigating through Utah culture, and finding gems throughout the entire state.

I enjoy cooking immensely and would love to make you a delicious meal. I can also share perspectives on creating plant medicine (tinctures, immersions, salves), traveling on a budget and baking sourdough, to name a few things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Iceland, India, Italy, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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