I am unapologetically nerdy, progressive, and queer. You don't have to be anything like me, but as long you respect who I am we'll get along great :) Been on CS for 15 years now. Still love and appreciate it. Currently cannot host because I live with a partner who's not into Couchsurfing, but I keep my profile at "Maybe" because you can send me a message if you'd like to go camping in the mountains together. I'll show you my fav spots.

Greetings fellow couch-surfers! I'm Steph! I am what you might call a: carry-on - if someone is planning a trip, if I can I'm probably going too dabbler - I know a few things about a lot of topics tagalong- Just happy to be here with you, no matter what we're doing I do have a bit of social anxiety, which I am working on squashing!!! So if I'm awkward at first, please forgive me! I wear many hats!! Daughter, Stepdaughter, Granddaughter, Niece, Sister, Aunt, Ex-wife, Girlfriend, Friend, Colleague, etc etc!! I try not to be "stranger" for very long. :)

Welcome to Tucson!!! WE LIVE A 20 MINUTE DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN TUCSON. you can take an Uber/Lyft ($25) or the free bus if it's running (bus line 430) I used to host a ton back in 2017 when I lived in south Dakota. Then I turned into a dirt bag traveler and it's hard to host people when you live in a bush. Now I'm getting back into it, living here in a real house again! These days I love my dirt bike, dog, boyfriend, crocheting, tending my giant tomato plant, going on night hikes and laying in my hammock. And hosting couch surfers :-)

CURRENT MISSION Settling back in Tucson in a small adobe abode. Welcoming opportunities from which to learn and grow. ABOUT ME I like people, including myself. Body awareness, nature, Movement, DIY, self care, volunteering, Stillness, Imagination, fluidity, creativity, non conformity.

= = = My Latest Updates -- to share with the amazing people/members of CouchSurfing.com = = = I have returned back to Tucson -- after my 100-day adventure on the tiny magical island of Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize. = = = O L D PROFILE INFO (from 2015, or so?) = = = CURRENT MISSION Help transform schools and classrooms for real “learning freedoms”, for all students and teachers! ABOUT ME My "Montreal Adventure" is complete, now -- and new ones ensue now ... in Tucson, Arizona and back in Bellevue Nebraska, too (with lots of family and new friends) As always, the future is wide open -- even more, than before! And, also always -- Life is the Adventure we create! I am a most fortunate fellow, blessed in so many ways! = With plenty of superb friends, the most fascinating people! = Montreal, Quebec has been a big blessing in my recent life! = So much to Celebrate, always -- just by looking closer, with an open eager welcome for all the unknowable Perfections and Blessings, abounding all about! And this, too... "I seem to be a verb." -- quoting Buckminster Fuller http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckminster_Fuller Over the past 17 years, my life spans an amazing spectrum, bringing me ever-new awareness, with each new moment, full of surprising rewards -- for learning, gratitude, and eager celebrations. The less I seek, the more I have -- reliably, rapidly! Who knew? I love to converse about the vital questions of life... Who are we? What reality do we choose to create? ...with our inner-most thoughts, moment to moment? PHILOSOPHY Here's my favorite quote: "The key idea ... is to be in a constant state of departure, while always arriving!" -- from the film "Waking Life" To me, that quote means: To bring to every moment, that same perception, of the dual intensity, of a big transition -- that "this is the rare vital moment" which creates and is life ... just as with those moments of departure and farewell, or the long-anticipated moment of return and reunion with people we most appreciate! Also, here's my favorite definition of "Spirituality"... "To reflect, feel, and express a cosmic gratitude, to appreciate the beauty of the whole, as well as be absorbed in our own limited projects and passions -- as the ultimate happiness, and the ideal expression of emotional integrity." -- As paraphrased, from the last page of the book "True to Your Feelings" by Robert Soloman

CURRENT MISSION To better myself and my world! ABOUT ME Hi! I used to be an avid traveler, but am not as physically able now as when I travelled frequently. I am politically progressive and open-minded, somewhat spiritual but not religious. My partner and I have a home-based writing and editing business, and we create and edit text for organizations. PHILOSOPHY I believe that our purpose as a human species is to evolve so that we can survive in a changing world. I think that there are certain behaviors that contribute to our evolution, like peaceful conflict resolution, seeking to understand and appreciate those who are different from us, conserving natural resources, and taking care of our environment. When in doubt, love and compassion and a positive attitude will usually help.

I am passionate about traveling to understand the diversity of human experiences in the world. I am interested in international development, eating new foods (and learning how to cook them), and learning new languages. My hobbies include hiking, biking, reading, backpacking, running, and Juggling. Also a new one is photography! Currently my self-driven educational interests are centered around global public health, anthropological field research, Spanish, and nature.

I am an active outdoorshuman interested in exploring the world, building and working with amazing companies, and finding meaning in existence. I am easy to get along with, always clean and contribute more than my part and very comfortable in just about any situation. I love meeting fascinating people with interesting backgrounds from interesting places. I run a small company, so I am often split between putting time into that and unplugging outside when I can!