A list: Reformed wild child, graphic designer, bookworm, DIY enthusiast, draws sometimes, gives a shit (about a lot of things, one might say all the things), eco-conscious, vegan, mostly human, recent small town transplant.

When asked for traits about myself, friends and family have described me thusly: Thoughtful, compassionate, principled, kind, goofy, resilient, dogged, creative, and whimsical.

What I'm doing with my life: Designing, wandering around, volunteering, hosting meditations and game nights, reading a book, converting a school bus, thinkingthinkingthinking.

Some of those thought forms revolve around: Authenticity, communication, rediscovery, fighting the good fight. Being of service. Building community. Creating safe emotional spaces.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm at the beginning of my journey and would like to expand my community around the states.

Interests

Eclectic, yet predictable.

• cats
• arts
• graphic design
• diy
• dancing
• environment
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• board games
• reading
• drawing
• hiking
• permaculture
• intentional communities
• activism
• skoolies

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
A bit of fermentation (sauerkraut, water kefir)
Some guitar chords
A pinch of herbal medicine (how to make tinctures, teas, salves)

Learn:
Permaculture principles
Local plant and wildlife

Share:
An interesting conversation on a porch (or in the mountains, or by a lake, or the ocean, in the desert.)
Work on a project (inside or outside. From small handcrafts to digging in the soil to painting a mural.)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can:
Cook a mean vegan meal
Offer a listening ear
Sew a button back on your jacket
Help with power tools to do basic carpentry
Rake leaves
Lend a design eye where you might need it
Recommend a good book
Serenade you with some Beatles songs (a cappella, sorry)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States