CURRENT MISSION

To feel passionate in all moments. To live genuinely, slow down, embrace the present, follow my heart, and connect with beautiful humans!

ABOUT ME

I am originally from a small mountain town in California and was lucky enough to grow up hiking, camping, and exploring the natural world around me. I have a passion for getting outdoors and consider myself an adventure seeker! When I visit new destinations I look for lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and anywhere else I can explore. That is how I really feel I've experienced a place.

I consider myself a compassionate, respectful, kindhearted, honest, passionate, and ambitious person. I like to laugh and be silly. I'm not a partier and hope to stay with hosts that are not either. I am committed to my health and spiritual/personal growth. I strive to constantly learn from my mistakes and try everyday to better myself. I make an effort to eat well, exercise regularly, and dance often! I am progressive minded and believe in working to create a more equal and just world.

I currently work at a nursing home as a Certified Nursing Assistant and I absolutely love my job. Especially working with the elderly population. I am so excited to see where my nursing path takes me!

PHILOSOPHY

Be kind, laugh a lot, dance your heart out, and love love LOVE!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new and interesting people! I am currently in Ashland, Oregon where I moved to pursue my dreams as a nurse. I start nursing school this fall and am embarking on a cross country road trip for the first few weeks of September to visit friends and live it up before the program starts!

Interests

Photography, plants, herbal medicine, hiking, mountain tops, waterfalls, high mountain lakes, aspen groves, hangin' with my dog, family, good food, dance, yoga, music, poetry, community, travel! Exploring...lands, human behavior, myself, spirit, and people.

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• pottery
• music
• hiking
• learning

Music, Movies, and Books

For books: Way too many to name them all!
Anything by Isabel Allende.
Love fiction, memoirs, and poetry

Current reads: The Language of Emotions. Ahabs Wife.

Favorite poet: Mary Oliver

Music: Piano, acoustic jams, hip hop, folk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once travelled to New Zealand alone at the age of 19. I hitchhiked all around the country, pitching my tent and staying in backpackers. I worked on organic farms from time to time and randomly chose destinations on a map to travel to next! It was a free and exciting time!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My positive attitude toward life, my excitement for creating a more holistic health care model, my passion for the elderly population, my thoughts on human nature & social justice, and simply listen to what others are up to in this world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States