I'm a a traveler by nature and a collector of stories. I love going on, and sharing, adventures with people.

Professionally, I've worked for a variety of theatre which has let me move around the United States -- which has been a wonderful experience. I've worked in a variety of settings: stage manager, company manager, and teaching artist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

The world is filled with stories. Stories of different culture, ways of life, experiences and adventures--and I find myself captivated and always looking for the next story to engage myself in.

Aside from listening to people's adventures, I am a traveler. I love to travel and explore the world around me--both locally and internationally.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• hiking
• theatre
• letter writing
• watercoloring

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music : Anything from the 1930's - 1970's, Big Band Revivals, French American Swing, Film Scores.

Favorite Books: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson -- Basically anything with imagination and adventure. (Though I teach Middle School/High School, so I tend to read 'their' books).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In late February/early March 2012, I talked to a train driver in England for 30 minutes and found out a bit of his life-story. It was a great conversation, but I never thought I would see him again.

Fast forward to April 2012, a week before I'm about to leave England, I see him again! It was a teary-eyed reunion as I found out he normally didn't drive that route and was just filling in for a sick friend.

Fate can be a beautiful force.

We exchanged emails and promised to write. In the end, I found more than just a story. I found a life-long friend-- and pen pal!

(2016) I still get email updates from him and his family. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am an avid letter writer. If they are in search of a pen-pal, they need to look no further!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, United States