CURRENT MISSION

To meet like-minded people around the world and have unique experiences with them!

ABOUT ME

Hi! I am a backpacker and globe-trotter thrilled that the world has reopened as Covid is getting better. I did a lot of traveling in my twenties when I worked as a street musician and went “on tour” abroad when I could. I also spent those years as a seasonal restaurant worker and substitute teacher so I had a lot of flexibility to travel when I saved up enough money.

After getting a masters and working a “real job“ for four years I am excited to be returning to my roots of flexible work in order to have freedom to travel. Although I am no longer busking very often, I have returned to substitute teaching and also work as an “extra “in movies!

In my free time, I sing in a chorus, play melodica, accordion, or saxophone in a giant funky brass band, and enjoy nature, particularly hiking and swimming. I am an avid geocacher too!

I love children! I work with them and would be thrilled to meet yours. I also love cats. I no longer drink alcohol and don’t do drugs, nor do I smoke. I’m an experienced couch surfer and I’m so glad we can do it again! I can’t host at the moment in my current place but I’ll be moving soon and I’m hopeful that I will be able to.

I can also recite 200 digits of pi, sing all of the elements, and solve a Rubik's cube in under two minutes! (EDIT: that bit is left over from my old profile from about 10 years ago. I’m definitely rusty on the pi and often screw up the Rubiks cube halfway through but I can salvage it!)

PHILOSOPHY

There's plenty of time to settle into "real life," take advantage of opportunities for adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At this point I'm only a surfer. I'm constantly on the move, and I haven't been settled enough somewhere to offer my couch to fellow surfers yet. Once I'm able I will make up for these years and host so many people!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed for the first time in North Carolina, USA, in 2011. I spent 2012 abroad in Scotland and went on two big Europe trips, surfing in England, France, Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Denmark. I have fired up the app on other trips in the years since then before Covid hit.

Interests

Singing, traveling, hiking, swimming, writing, sleeping outside, working on projects, food, stories, campfires, cats, laughter

• animals
• writing
• singing
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• traveling
• juggling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• volunteering
• geocaching
• choral singing
• honk

Music, Movies, and Books

I like movies that include....jokes, escapes, disasters (especially in outer space), singing, slapstick, schemes, twists, and adventures. I don't like really stupid movies or poorly-written or acted romantic comedies. (EDIT: apparently I was pretty snobby in my old profile. I actually love stupid movies.)

I love traveling because I read so much more! Thrillers, humor, beautiful human stories, whatever. I’m making my way through the Fredrik Backman books and I adore them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

An amazing thing I did was camp out on Greek islands with my best friends after studying abroad in Spain. It was truly an amazing and memorable experience, even though/especially because I broke my arm.

Also snorkeling and scuba diving for the first time, in Eilat, Israel on the Red Sea, was totally life-changing. I want to do more diving, for sure!

Teach, Learn, Share

I will take you geocaching! I'd like to juggle and tap dance. We can speak English or Spanish!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, an eagerness to see your favorite parts of the city, chores around the house. I will also be very encouraging about sun safety: I survived melanoma (skin cancer) in 2021 and I’m now aware of just how dangerous UV rays are. My fashion has taken a hit with my big hat and sun sleeves but it’s an important cause and I would love to teach you more about it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Spain, United Kingdom, United States