Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, I have lived in Columbia, MO for the last six years while completing my veterinary degree. I am now completing my veterinary residency and PhD at the University of Missouri.

While not working, I love being outdoors - Columbia and the surrounding area have hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. I love balancing my love of working out with my love of baking, too! I have three cats, all of whom are attention seekers and enjoy meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have traveled throughout the USA and Europe meeting new people through hostel and Airbnb stays, but I would love to use Couchsurfing to continue that adventure!

Interests

I love to be outdoors and work out. My boyfriend and I have gotten into biking, and love to use the Katy Trail (reaches from Kansas City to St. Louis). I also greatly enjoy my pole fitness classes and learning new things while exercising. Other outdoor activities I enjoy include working in my garden and re-landscaping my yard.

While not outdoors, I love to cook and bake. I have baked sculpted cakes and cupcakes for friends and family in the past. I also love to curl up on the couch and read or watch movies.

• animals
• pets
• cats
• cooking
• baking
• fitness
• exercise
• working out
• gardening
• movies
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Instrumental Jazz

Movies: Horror, Action/Adventure, DCEU/MCU, Musicals

TV: Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Sherlock, Archer, The Office, Parks and Rec, Silicon Valley, 30 Rock

Books: Fantasy (currently reading The Demon Cycle)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to work at a zoo and handled tigers, bears and primates.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a veterinarian, I have a working knowledge of small animal and pocket pet medicine. I would be happy to answer any pet-related questions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland, United States