I'm a teacher and a mom. I love to travel and meet new people. I'm an artist and work in oil on panel or canvas. Alaska isn't my birth state, but the people here are so amazing that I can't imagine living anywhere else. Every summer I vow to do "Alaskan" things, hopefully this summer I'll meet someone who can show me the ropes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My best friend and I are traveling to NYC for one of our best friends (since grade school!) weddings in May and we need a place to stay. Funds are tight with both of us, and we love to meet new people so couchsurfing seemed like a good choice. We are not loud or gross or messy. We used to be party people in our 20's but I think Amanda and I will both agree we are very tame after having kids. It's just the two of us, and we promise not to eat all your chocolate. (Ok..maybe just half...but I'll buy you more!)

Interests

Art, travel (duh), music, photography, flowers, theater, literature, education, experiencing new cultures and ideas, camping (mild! Not backpack stuff), easy hikes, people watching, ice cream and chocolate tasting.

• arts
• literature
• theater
• photography
• education
• chocolate
• partying
• flowers
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I like most all music except for gangster rap and polka. My favorites are all over the spectrum including but definitely not limited to; trip-hop, Bjork, Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters, The Who, David Bowie, the Shins, Iron and Wine, The Darkness, singer/songwriters, Ray LaMontagne, folk,

Movies:
Oh I love movies. Especially cult favorites and quotable flicks. The Big Lebowski, The Goonies, Elf, The Hangover, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,
Acorns and actresses: Zach Galifanakis, Will Ferrill, Rebel Wilson, Jenny McCarthy,

Books:
I'm currently obsessed with The Bloggess Jenny Lawson and her books Let's Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy. If it makes me pee laughing while reading sign me up. im in my last 3 credits of my masters so I don't read much lately except professional development and journal articles. (Hence I need things to make me laugh).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran away with the circus and made elephant blankets for a living. Ask me about my crazy costuming experiences.

Teach, Learn, Share

Treat others how you want to be treated. That's my motto.

I'm an honest person who can't help but finding the good in people. I trust and love and if you know me you're part of my friend family. You might not hear from me for awhile because of being busy with my kiddo and job, but I promise when we do see each other it will feel as if no time has passed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States