Hi! 👋🏼 I’m a navy veteran and nurse practitioner, Pittsburgh native, mama to two rescue mutts, extroverted Pisces ENFP. Planning an upcoming trip around the world and looking forward to meeting tons of new people along the way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Trying it out before I go abroad again!

Interests

• theater
• modern art
• hiking
• kayaking
• beaches
• mountains
• national parks
• improvisation
• international travel
• interesting people
• breweries
• wineries

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading Truth in Comedy and re-watching The Office 😁

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Have swam with great whites, camped in Alaska, danced on tables in Munich, stomped grapes in Italy, flown a fighter jet, rode a camel in the desert and jumped off the highest bridge in Africa (it was terrifying.) 😜

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to crochet, cook, write, sing, play piano, swim, bike ride, meditate, paint... recently started taking improv classes which have been SO FUN. Can’t claim to be an expert in any of the above but I love to create no matter the outcome✌🏼
I have over a decade of nursing experience including six as an NP with hospice and palliative care. I care for people who struggle with physical, emotional and spiritual pain which has largely shaped my personal values and identity... compassion, kindness and finding my way outside my comfort zone are everything 💖

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Montenegro, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States