CURRENT MISSION

to thrive.

ABOUT ME

i am 27 and work at food co op in traverse city, michigan. i have two dogs who share my love for the outdoors. we like to hike, swim, kayak, etc. i am still in search of my true calling in life. i am upbeat. i love head lamps and therefore love night hikes. someday, i will live in a tiny house-tiny house, big dogs. i have a bed time. my youthful wildness has mellowed into a quiet late 20's lifestyle. i like antique rocking chairs reading books in the evenings. i like beach glass hunting and wild food picking. i love dandelions. and moths. sometimes i still, like dancing, getting funky, and laughing late at night. i like adrenaline, but from things like, jumping off cliffs, or running 40 miles, or learning new snowboarding tricks. i want to learn to rock climb. i like spending time with my mom and family. i believe in the universe, the universe and hard work. i like meeting new people. i believe in and practice ultimate respect for one's space.

PHILOSOPHY

"just be"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

respectfully. i plan on fully embracing the magic of couch surfing come spring 2015... adventure awaits.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

first, formal, attempt at this.

Interests

running. snowboarding. reading. puppies! tiny houses. flowers. flower arranging. kiddos.coaching. cooperatives. hiking. traveling. laughing. eating!snowshoeing. crafting. birds. water. big water. the moon. camping. floating down rivers. nephews. terrariums. exploring. fresh air.

• dogs
• birds
• books
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• marathon
• running
• flowers
• reading
• traveling
• magic
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• hunting
• surfing
• snowboarding
• snowshoeing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• beaches
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

music-the kinds that make you feel more alive, that change the rhythm with in you.
movies-

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

oh boy...
"beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

i recently ran (and finished) a 40 mile ultra marathon, even though i only trained to do half of it. we ran through the night on the summer solstice to raise money for the women in DR CONGO. our money went to provide them with better homes, shelters, and help them get jobs.

i was in the AmeriCorps for a year working with "at risk" youth from the local schools. Let's just say, if hadn't been a kid myself and lived in a tiny apartment, I would have adopted them all.

Teach, Learn, Share

teach: snowboarding.
learn: ukulele? rock climbing? harmonica? foraging?
share: adventures. stories.