I apologize I am currently in the thick of my dissertation writing and as a result unable to host at this time.

I like to work hard so I can play hard and make great memories.

I've very active and love to always be doing something, as a result, I'm always on the go, so I apologize in advance if life keeps me from being able to host you or hang out with you while you stay! I am an animal lover and outdoor enthusiast.
I am part of a technical search and rescue team in NM and love helping others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, meet new people, and experience new things!

Note to surfers: Sometimes I've found there is an expectation to hang out from both or either sides of host or surfer (I've done both), however, I know traveling can be tiresome and life can get in the way of being able to hang out when I host, and sometimes you just want to stay in, I'm totally cool with that! Please include in your message if you are expecting/would like to hang out/be shown around town/come along to whatever I may be doing that night or nights, or if you'd rather have a more quiet night in. It helps to be on the same page so we can both have a great experience!

Interests

Traveling, Magic the Gathering, board games, photography, painting, rock climbing, swimming, biking, rollerblading, watching movies, reading, music, going to concerts, dancing, ultimate Frisbee, board games, and hanging out with friends :)

• photography
• concerts
• cooking
• yoga
• movies
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• cycling
• camping
• rock climbing
• swimming
• psychology
• rollerblading
• research
• magic the gathering
• social psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Alternative
All American Rejects
Fall Out Boy
Mariana's Trench
Laura Marling
Oh Wonder
Bahamas
Relient K
Izzy Bizu
James Bay
Robert Francis
The Kooks
Londom Grammar
Say Anything
Rob Cantor
Leon Bridges
everything really!

Movies:
Pirates of the Caribbean
Life of Pi

Books:
Alex and Me
Stiff by Mary Roach
The Giver-Lois Lowry

Suggestions for things to do in and around Las Cruces:
-White Sands National Monument (about 50 mintues away) is always a big hit, it's beautiful!
-Milagro is a coffee shop on University Ave. that has free wifi and amazing coffee, I love their Chai Tea.
-Bosque Brewing also has free wifi and great beer, it's only about a block from my house, great place to hang out and grab a brew
-We have the world's largest chili pepper....yup
-Any Mexican restaurant will have great Hispanic food, yum! Try some Green Chili Rellenos! I like Andeles dog house near Old Mesilla the best

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked to the bottom of the grand canyon to camp!

Met my other half on couchsurfing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am pretty handy with a camera and can teach you give some tips on manual mode if you've been stuck on Auto with your DSLR.

I can also give you some kitchen cooking or baking tips!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting discussion, positive vibes, energetic attitude, and I can cook!

I am willing to host if anyone is visiting southern NM or passing through! My boyfriend and I have an extra futon to sleep on, lots of floor space for sleeping bags if needed, and cats who will purr on your face at night if you let them. I live in an apartment complex near the New Mexico State University which is a pretty nice central location to be in Las Cruces within walking distance to many places to eat and a few places to go out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Germany, Greece, Mexico, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States