Hi! I grew up in Nome, Alaska (64 degrees North) and moved to the south-central part of the state around 5 years ago as an AmeriCorps Volunteer working in violence prevention. I did community organizing for the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and bullying. I have a pull toward social justice work that led me to get my Master's in Public Health and work as a research assistant to help collect and report back data for indigenous Alaskans fighting for decolonization and suicide prevention (which are highly related y'all!!).

My creative outlets are improv acting and ceramics. In Homer I work on commission selling the pottery I create, though I went on hiatus for graduate school.

I like people. I like being outside. I'm sort of a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none when it comes to adventure sports. I'm trying to learn how to surf (waves, not just couches :D), I've sea kayaked, I mountain bike a little. I love to nordic ski. In the summer in Alaska we focus so much on harvesting fish and berries and whatever else we can, it's hard to get good at stuff. Especially when you like to try everything as I do.

Instagram: @taradactylpants

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Altruism is neat.

Interests

• dancing
• marathon
• running
• movies
• pottery
• hiking
• kayaking
• nature
• social justice
• radio
• improv
• comedy
• mountain hiking
• blueberries
• nordic skiing
• subsistence

Music, Movies, and Books

I haven't been reading for fun much, but enjoy fitting in podcasts on my drive to work or while cooking dinner. Here are some faves:
- Imaginary Worlds
- Hello from the Magic Tavern
- Hidden Brain
- 2 Dope Queens
- Arctic Entries
- More Perfect
- Reply All
- Freaknomics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I proposed to my honey after we finished a 23-mile mountain pass trail run by planting signs on the side of the trail and waiting for him to catch up to me. He probably would have been more overwhelmed if he wasn't so tired... LOL.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter
Stories about growing up in Alaska
Food (cooking and trying new food)
Happy to pitch in and help with a chore or project that needs to be done
I don't expect to be waited on an will clean up my own messes! So grateful to anyone who would host me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States