Hi there! I was born and raised in the Pacific North West, so hiking, camping, coffee, and love of food run through my veins! I love music and moving to the beat! Even took belly dancing lessons for a while! I love getting my hands dirty and accomplishing things such as making pottery or foraging for mushrooms in the forest.

I'm a Social worker and love my job! Traveling is a way for me to gain new perspectives of ways of life, culture, learn new things and unplug and recharge to best serve folks to empower themselves!

I am a lifelong learner and genuinely love listening and learning from others, whether they're sharing their life story or showing me their favorite place/thing/activity!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a strong desire to experience the world and different cultures. I love to learn about all sorts of things but especially about people and traveling challenges me to grow by experiencing things outside of my norms and fosters adaptability and respect for others.

Interests

• animals
• dancing
• coffee
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• art history
• bars
• social justice
• national parks
• ceramics
• restaurants
• arcitecture

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music and going to shows! I like almost all genres but I'm especially drawn to indie/folk/Americana/blues/funk and EDM. Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews Band, Sia, Kaleo, Lake Street Dive, Sylvan Esso, Foo Fighters, Amy Winehouse, Micheal Buble, Beats Antique

Movies: Psycho-thrillers, comedies, romantic comedies, drama, nature and social documentaries

Books: The Alchemist, Love Warrior, Happiness Advantage, Pema Chodron

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have visited and floated in the Dead Sea
I have been to Iguazu Falls
I have been to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park
Swam with sea turtles

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States