CURRENT MISSION

To explore, learn, and discover.

ABOUT ME

I've been learning and working as an ecologist for the past several years. My most recent work included trapping desert mammal communities (kangaroo rats, pack rats, various plants) and migrating hummingbirds. I'm happily married and my furry family includes a small cat and an adventurous dog.

PHILOSOPHY

Live positively.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm interested in hosting and in finding places to stay.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm new to couchsurfing, but I'm excited to open my world to meeting new people with new experiences.

Interests

My favorite things are a good walk outdoors, having fun with dogs, seeing new people and places, and enjoying an excellent meal.

• cats
• dogs
• cooking
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• ecology
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to read almost anything, but my current favorite author is Haruki Murakami.

I enjoy playing the guitar, especially with others. Most things I play fall into the folk, bluegrass, or indie categories, but I listen to a wide range of music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nightswimming in the ocean near a deserted beach on Taveuni, Fiji. The water was black and full of bioluminescent creatures. The sky was black and full of the southern hemisphere's stars. We could barely tell where the sky ended and the sea began. Surreal and amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Guitar.
Dog training.
Cooking.
Science.

Or we could just tell stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Fiji, France, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States