I am a van dweller in Portland! I have a basset hound/lab mix who is sweet and playful, a job as a floral designer, and a love for painting and reading. I focus a lot of my energy on bettering my perspective of the world and those around me. Growth and change are things I invite with an open and willing mind, as I believe it is the best way to learn.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Me and my pup have been happily parking around Portland for a year now and with winter creeping up quickly I am looking for a way to keep us warm through the nights. I am on the look-out for homes with an outdoor plug where I could run a cord to my van for a space heater. I am more than willing to compensate for my use of energy and look forward to meeting like-minded lovies in Portland. I have been parking at one house for the past month but the parking spot might soon be occupied by a new tenant so I'm opening up my options for more inviting neighbors.

Interests

• coffee
• flowers
• movies
• pottery
• music
• art history
• watercolor
• tom robbins

Music, Movies, and Books

Some music I love: Lydia lunch, Kate bush, Broadcast, Social studies, Downtown Boys, Miya Folick, The Breeders, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Edith Piaf, Erykah Badu, Dengue Fever, The Coat Hangers, Talking Heads

Movies: Wild at Heart, Earth Girls are Easy, Place Beyond the Pines, The Babadook, Hateful Eight, Secret of Kells, Pariah, Lars and the Real Girl, Funny Face, The Hours, Heathers

Books: The Red Tent, Jitterbug Perfume, How to Read Erotic Art, 100 Crushes, Soft Human, Assata: An Autobiography

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One time I fabricated a life-size bull costume for a performance art piece.

Teach, Learn, Share

Stories are a staple in history, art, and everything we know and I would love to trade some with my hosts. Whether they're ghost stories or love stories, I love them all!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A different perspective and hopefully some witty humor. I really like being quick and sarcastic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States