I have a car! I cannot host since I am a guest myself staying with various family since the Covid crisis hit. But I may be able to help you with transportation and getting from one couch to another!

A little more about me .... I am Lindsay. I am known for getting excited about the small details of life. This translates to me being mostly a very cheery person who is detail oriented and sometimes particular. I love making things beautiful by way of art, writing, and organizing. I am a visual learner and it shows in how I express myself. I love conversations and stories about thoughts and emotions and the ever constant "growing up" that we do throughout our lifetime.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Recently I ended a job working in the National Park Service. It was a seasonal gig and I spent the majority of it in the deep backcountry woods. Upon leaving the woods, I took a trip into the city and my backpack was promptly stolen. My backpack contained everything I needed to live and travel for the next few months: tent, sleeping bag, rain gear, medications, passport, documents, journal, my favorite stuffed animal travel companion ... you get the idea. I have never felt such a material loss. Which actually makes me a pretty lucky person for not having to experience something like this before. In the aftermath of the theft, I felt lost and foggy. But also SO VERY cared for. Friends and new friends-of-friends hosted me for more nights and checked up on me to see how I was doing. A woman on public transit found my passport, found me online, and met me at a station to return it to me. My aunt who I hadn't seen in years picked me up from the train and hosted me in her tiny living room for a week while I ordered new glasses and contacts and had them mailed to her. Again and again I was reminded of the immense kindness of people and the simple loveliness of being welcomed into a safe space.

Interests

• books
• cooking
• crochet
• drawing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• swimming
• teaching
• psychology
• mountains
• nature
• biking
• cleaning
• learning
• journaling
• organizing

Music, Movies, and Books

Okay. Music. Hmm. I grew up listening to Bob Marley, Michael Franti, and Jack Johnson in my aunt's kitchen and I LOVE those happy listening vibes while cooking up good food.

Every year I watch You've Got Mail (starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks) with my mom at least once.

I like to read books! I love learning new vocabulary (though I must admit, I'm not great at remembering all my new words) and I love pondering different philosophies, concepts, histories, and ideas.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes to all three. I love learning. I hold my favorite teachers dear and strive to follow in their footsteps. I hope to be a better community member.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a happy follower. If you are interested in an adventure, I am likely up for it! I enjoy cooking and baking for others but am still very much a beginner! For this I can also offer to trade off and do the dishes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States