wanderer, lover of humanistic psychology, photography, dogs, hot beverages and seeing the world. I studied/taught in Prague and am currently traveling New Zealand !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

to meet new people from different parts of the world, expand my horizons, etc etc

Interests

a good cup of coffee, dog friends, trying new foods, making banana pancakes, crafting, yoga, sharing music, essential oils, swimming in bodies of water, learning about plants, cooking, mindfulness, psychology, hiking & spending time in nature

• dogs
• photography
• cooking
• breakfast
• wine
• coffee
• fast food
• yoga
• drinking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• trumpet
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• volunteering
• parks
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Modest Mouse, Wye Oak, Daughter, Why?, Brand New, The Tallest Man on Earth, Saintseneca, Youth Lagoon, The Front Bottoms, Waxahatchee, Milky Chance, The Babies, CocoRosie, Radiator Hospital, Beirut, Future Islands, Mutual Benefit, Alt-J, Dan Deacon, Hop Along, Sharon Van Etten

I'm currently reading anything written by Carl Rogers & "The Art of Happiness"

I'm a sucker for a good romantic comedy & a harry potter marathon - some other favorites: about time, pans labyrinth, & I'm always down for a good documentary (check out "tickled")

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I played trumpet in the marching band in high school which is pretty neat

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to share playlists, stories, & a good meal

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, New Zealand, United States