I am a busy bee, working for myself or others most of the year. I'm a digital nomad sometimes, other times the travel is planned well in-advance. When I DO get to travel, I enjoy unplugging into local entertainment and adventures in nature. I am a loving and happy person who always has a joke or two to share. If you are kind enough to host me, I am happy to co-exist in nearly any situation, and respect boundaries of you and others. As for my career passions, I enjoy designing business concepts and projects that raise money for the bees work charity that I direct. I recently signed a co-authoring book deal to discuss bees, and I am proud to give it my best shot! I enjoy playing around and producing music, and practicing the daily Arts such as: observing, smelling, cooking, tasting, dancing, reading, writing, visualizing, sharing, hiking, stretching, enjoying food, and sometimes power napping when my body begs for it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am from the US / Phoenix AZ, and I have spent a lot of time on the North American continent. In 2018 and beyond, I am looking to get out of my cushy comfort zones, and in to unforgettably amazing adventures. I am on CS to meet kind people, practice getting out of my comfort zone, to set-up some very fun adventures, and work to plan for international travel. I have already met some new friends for life through CS, and we still keep in touch. I love life and am attracted to CS meet-ups because most everyone who shows-up loves life, too. I hope to meet you sometime in the near future!

Interests

I am interested in connecting with uplifting people (like you?!) who love life and the lives of others. I'm open minded to exploring new interests, and value new experiences that are considerably safe and intense. I love the outdoors, and YES of course want to go on a walk or hike with you. I'm unafraid of cold weather. I am interested in saving and restoring bees and the safe food supply chain. This April, I will be doing my first-ever stand-up comedy routine at an open mic event in Arizona. I am nervous, but have been writing jokes for the last year... so why not?!

• arts
• writing
• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• laughing
• bees

Music, Movies, and Books

This will be a great conversation.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Zip-lining upside-down across a river, dancing on an empty dance floor until 6am, hiking the Incan Trail, swimming with turtles, discovering a moonbow, hunting for ancient ruin sites, more and more and more... way more than one thing.

Teach, Learn, Share

For a career, I am an author, professional writer, brand marketer (sales and marketing specialist), business development and project coach. If you need help with marketing, I am happy to share what I know, specific to your situation. I am experienced enough in my career to travel, while I work on my client projects, bees work businesses, and community goals. This freedom to move about is different than my life was before, and keeps me inspired and learning. I enjoy feeling connected to all the fun and changes that are happening on the planet. I will travel late at night just to dance to electronic music, and would love to have a life where daily I could visit epic gardenscapes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am helpful and a great listener. I am a healthy gourmet vegetarian cook. I will happily stay up talking or help prepare / clean-up after a meal we share. I can stay present, engaged and self-content in most situations. I do not project angst or negativity onto others. I can pretty much sniff out adventures, and stay safe. I go with my gut, and trust myself. I am a happy-by-nature person.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, United States