I’m easygoing and love meeting new people. I laugh a lot. I'm obsessed with cooking, bread-baking, craft beer, and music. Recently, I've been focused on dog training, and I walk dogs every week at our local animal shelter. I. Love. Food. I could talk about food forever. If you're in need of recommendations, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to point you in the right direction. I joined Couchsurfing because I wanted to connect with others who are passionate about travel—but I could not have possibly prepared myself for the incredible friendships I've made by hosting, surfing, and meeting up for social events. I hope to be able to repay the kindness this community has shown me, one day. In the meantime, I'll keep hosting as much as I can! We also have a very sweet but nervous rescue dog named Mabel. If you stay with us, beware that she will definitely bark at you, at first! New people are really scary for her, so she really appreciates it when surfers are willing to sit down for a while and let her get to know you. (String cheese also helps to win her over, so we will provide that!) Thank you for helping us help her feel safe. LONG-TERM STAYS: We generally will not accept requests for stays longer than one week. If you need a place to stay for weeks at a time, Airbnb is a better option. :) Thank you for understanding!