CURRENT MISSION

I am on a journey to the fullest person I can be. That means I'm learning to be a better parent, spouse, friend, sibling, son, neighbor, and community member.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in a suburb in Washington state in a big, warm extended family. To attend college, I moved to Seattle and have lived there ever since. As young person who had never traveled internationally, I dreamed of seeing other countries - this desire led me to Couchsurfing. While in college, I was able to travel to Spain, Canada, and Taiwan. Since then, I have become rooted in Seattle.

My time is spent parenting, living life with my spouse, doing community organizing work, and doing paid work at a bakery. I enjoy hanging out with my family, baking, cooking, gardening, going on long walks, and talking with friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I did an exchange program in Spain, and was a guest to couple of very kind hosts. Later, I couchsurfed in Taiwan and was fortunate to meet a generous host and a companion who showed me Taipei. At home in Seattle, I attended one or two Couchsurfing meet-ups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been a guest in a few beautiful places: Pamplona (Spain), a village in the Basque Country, and Taipei (Taiwan). All were great experiences, thanks to generous hosts.

Interests

• arts
• cooking
• baking
• walking
• food
• parenting

Music, Movies, and Books

It's hard to choose!

Music - Iz Kamakawiwoʻole, Caspar Babypants, Mariah Carey, and Peter, Paul, & Mary

Books - Currently reading The Will to Change by bell hooks and Bread: A Global History by William Rubel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once saw an orange sunrise over Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainer (two mountains visible from my hometown), early in the morning.

Teach, Learn, Share

Some skills I am happy to share: Sewing, baking, basic Spanish and Persian language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share my authentic self, time, and gratitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Spain, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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