CURRENT MISSION

Being present with my daughter, enjoying life and getting the most out of every moment.

ABOUT ME

My name is Dani. I currently live in McMinnville, Oregon, about an hour south of Portland. I am mother to a delightful two year old and spend most of my days enjoying life with her.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe you receive what you put into life and it is all about the intentions we set. I try to live every day with love in every action. I am learning to come out of my head and into the present moment, motherhood has been an incredible teacher.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am not able to host currently but I love to show off my favorite food places around my hometown and share good conversation. I can give good recommendations for many things including suggesting for some awesome host friends in the area.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Overall my experience has been positive. I traveled all over Italy and explored it vastly with the help of many gracious hosts there. I have met some dear friends from surfing as well as hosting in Orlando.

Interests

I enjoy walking , eating/cooking food, practicing yoga, dancing, reading & learning, going to the beach, and good conversations. I am also a childbirth assistant(doula) and a natural empowered birth advocate with my true passion in women's health and studies. I love to honor the wisdom of women from all walks of life and enjoy sharing what I know on the topic, and always, learning from others too.

• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• anatomy
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Ah these are all a big part of who I am.. music is my soul and books are my mind and body. I love ambient, folk and up beat dance music.. I can't say no to some fun 90's music for a good early morning dance party.. As for books/movies let me just start off this visual with some Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.. throw in a little Awakening by Kate Chopin for some female power, and some Herbal Recipe books to keep it balanced. Yes I read Twilight and cried and no I didn't like the last movie (sorry!) Mix it up with some Star Wars and top it off with my favorite Disney movies: The Little Mermaid and Pocahontas. I also love good educational documentaries and historical fiction books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The best trip I have ever been on was a hike along the Pacific Ocean and Northern California.. by far the most beautiful sights I have ever seen!!

Birthed a human...

No big deal...

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about herbs and mind, body, spirit care. Also, as a doula, I know a lot about childbirth and women's anatomy and sacred powers :) I know a little about gardening and permaculture and would love to know more! I love cooking so I could show you a thing or two about that too!

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Italy, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States