CURRENT MISSION

Maintain ballance, open heart, express creativity

ABOUT ME

I have worked the past two years as an Arts Outreach Instructor with the City of Austin's Dougherty Arts School. I've taught photography to teens, tie-dye to elementary schoolers in the parks on days when it has been 110 degress, and bollywood dance to kids. I've probably learned just as much as the kids have! I am a metalsmith, with an itch to explore ceramics, and I also am a new student to the practice of yoga.

PHILOSOPHY

Be kind.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have roommates, so I have surfed more than I've hosted. Surfing is a reminder of how kind strangers can be and our potential as humans to welcome and care for another, and with this reminder fresh in my mind I try to pay-it-forward in every way I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met lovely, creative people all over the world, that is pretty amazing!

Interests

Yoga, metals, sustainability, education, arts, nature, experimenting with vegan baking...yummmm

• arts
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• baking
• vegan
• yoga
• instructor
• pottery
• surfing
• teaching
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I like old-timey music. And new-timey music, too.

The collected drawings of Ernst Haeckle are incredible!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am always inspired by natural beauty.

Teach, Learn, Share

I studied Spanish in college and lived abroad for over a year in Spain/Cuba...we can have an intercambio if you'd like! I have tons of kids' art project ideas up my sleeve, I LOVE to cook! I would love to make anyone a meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Ghana, India

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States