I describe myself as a lovable hard-ass. I'm a quick-witted autodidact. I tend towards sarcasm, but not around new people. I can be shy! I like to be outside. I work ten months out of the year as a public school kindergarten teacher (that’s the 1st year of primary school if you’re outside the USA).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The best travel experiences I've had don't involve lush hotel stays or slide shows of sweet suites :) When I'm away from home, I like staying off the beaten path and tourist traps (for the most part). A local's help and hospitality get to the heart of what any city of country is about. I also like cheap and getting the inside scoop!

Interests

Learning the guitar
Surfing
Learning stuff
Knock-knock jokes
Hiking
Biking
Weight-lifting

• photography
• traveling
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Noisy music with crunchy guitars
Movies--Almodovar stuff, Jeunet stuff, but anything clever
Books--All sorts. Recent fav is "A Tale for the Time Being"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started a preschool. I lost 70 pounds. You choose between those two.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmm. Would love to learn some photography skills. More later.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meals--Can make some great nachos!
I'm clever, so conversation.
I can move for a while, so outdoor scouting companion.
I'm one of the most over-qualified babysitters in the world.
CPR/First Aid
Technically, I'm a licensed massage therapist.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Costa Rica, Fiji, France, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States