I am a creative from Chicago who is spending the year traveling with my family which includes my two kids and husband. I am a photographer and videographer who specializes in portraits and unique branding for small business owners. I'm weird and quirky with F yes energy to everything in life. I don't hold back from experiencing new things and I believe in doing things scared. I use my energy to help other people do things they don't think they can do and sometimes I take photos of them while they do it. I love making people feel seen and safe. My superpower is reading people quickly and asking unexpected to get to know people. You can find me dancing at an EDM rave on a Saturday night and at a soccer game at 8am on Sunday.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My husband and I are avid travelers and decided to sell our home to homeschool our children Diem (12 F) and Oakley (9M). We are a very fun and adventurous family who love card games, hiking, biking, climbing and soccer. My children are fluent in Spanish and Jason and I are working on it. We are both still working while homeschooling so our days are split into educational activities/tours and finding cool spots to work quietly. My children are very respectful and love to talk to people. We also love hosting when we are home and think sharing a meal with someone is one of the most special things that we as humans can do. We love to cook for others so if you are OK with us taking over your kitchen we will make you something delicious.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• science
• travel
• food
• biking
• climbing
• edm music
• women's rights
• edm festivals
• history and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a lover of books-recently read "The House of God" and would highly recommend it
Music-everything but country. I go dancing with my Chicago friends at festivals until the sun comes up but I also love some acoustic sad music to cry to.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Before we had children back in 2008 my husband and I sold our belongings and quit our full time jobs to travel internationally for two years. We couch surfed and made some life long friends. We are excited to do the same with our minis now and show them how lovely humans are around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the best way to take a selfie and I would love to snap your photo! I am still working while we are traveling so I will have my gear with me to have your own photo shoot with me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My cooking and photography skills. I also love to tell stories and find fun things to do. I'm the person you can ask to do anything with so if you need a friend for an adventure I'm down.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, Uganda, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Peru, South Korea, Uganda