CURRENT MISSION

Live an authentic and open life

ABOUT ME

I'm a peace-loving nerd. I studied Zoology and Classics, and am about to start medical school in the fall of 2015 in Oregon. I love learning and experiencing new things every day. I try to live a conscious life, realizing that the choices I make do matter on a bigger scale.

2023 update — finished with medical training, now working a real job!

PHILOSOPHY

I'm mad to live openly and honestly. Face myself and others truthfully and let go of fear.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love the experience of couch surfing. Traveling to a new place and being able to meet locals and see it through their eyes is unbeatable! I have made some amazing connections around the world through it and can't wait to host more travelers!

Interests

classics, art, painting, doodling, journaling, nutrition, the environment, reading, music, camping, tramping, philosophy, living in harmony with the earth, music festivals, dancing, breathing, birds, photography, kayaking, being invigorated, being healthy ~ mind, body, and spirit

• birds
• arts
• humanities
• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• environment
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• snowboarding
• snowshoeing
• rock climbing
• track and field
• snow

Music, Movies, and Books

bob dylan, bach, phish, SCI, John Butler Trio, The Shins, Wood Brothers, Lotus, Boombox, Grateful Dead, Soundtribe Sector 9, Infamous Stringdusters, Elephant Revival, many more

Movies - mission impossible movies, Star Wars, Wes Anderson

To Have or To Be, A Lesson Before Dying, Watership Down, HP, On the Road

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing Holy Mountain in Tanzania. I am not religious, but I was moved by the views and seeing people so devoted to long term meditation. Hiking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand... a true representation of life... ups, downs, hardships, rewards, tears of pain and joy.

Teach, Learn, Share

Plant based lifestyle, backpacking, cooking (my husband)

I would love to learn more about permaculture, sustainable living, herbal remedies, architecture

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Tanzania, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States