CURRENT MISSION

Live life to the fullest, travel the world, dive deep into nature, and keep a peace of mind.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in the Bay Area in a relaxed coastal town, and now I live in Santa Cruz, getting my doctorate in restoration ecology. I love to backpack, hike, mountain bike, camp, body surf, dance, listen to live music, read, collage/art, among other things :) I have a great set of friends, consider myself very loyal and loving, and I'm always interested in meeting more people to share connections with in this world.

PHILOSOPHY

Be open, be loving, teach and be taught, stay adventurous, make goals attainable and strive for them, smile and laugh, and trust and embrace your genuine self.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I was lucky enough to couch surf while I was in South America, and hosted a bit while I was in my university. I've been absent from couchsurfing for several years, but now I’m a student again and traveling on a budget. Excited to meet new people!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All couchsurfers I encounter are wonderful and down-to-earth. My time couchsurfing has been completely rewarding, obtaining a fresh and local perspective, as well as developing new friendships.

Interests

I enjoy both the outdoors and the city. I love to dance and jam, go on hikes, venture to the beach, ride my bike, eat delicious food, read, travel, draw, relax in the sun, listen to live music, and meet new people.

• fish
• arts
• dancing
• dining
• gardening
• traveling
• restoration
• drawing
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• beaches
• parks
• mountain biking
• jamband

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Amelie, Pride and Prejudice, Garden State, Planet Earth series, 180' South

Music: Jamband, Funk, Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Reggae, Funk, Folk, Electro
Artists: Billy Strings, Spafford, Khrungabin, Lord Huron, Shakey Graves, Rebelution, Odesza, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown

Books: Any Taylor Jenkins Reid, Throne of Glass series, Tom Robbins, and many many more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My career is focused on healing degraded ecosystems. For several years I worked as a volunteer manager getting people outside, getting their hands dirty, learning about nature, and developing a sense of stewardship for the land.

I've experienced amazing places in the world, danced my shoes off, hiked big peaks, and swam in places with countless fish.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to become more fluent in Spanish, so please I encourage anyone whom I meet to help me learn more vocabulary and conversational skills.

I can teach skills for maintaining a garden. I also love to tie dye, but I unfortunately don't think I will be traveling with my dyes. I love to dance so if you are afraid of the dance floor, we can change that!

I'm very friendly so I'd love to share good talks :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, laughs, conversations regarding philosophy... ukulele playing (if I bring it)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States

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