I was born and raised in Minnesota and have always had an appreciation for the outdoors. As I’ve gotten older, my curiosities have expanded immensely and I am eager to explore and experience cultures all around the globe. I’m always planning my next getaway, whether that be stateside or international. I believe strongly in a work-life balance and am thankful to have a job that allows me flexibility to travel. I am grateful for the places I’ve been and excited for what’s yet to come! I enjoy backpacking, hiking, learning new games, trying new food and staying connected with family and friends. I’m a busy body, so I’m also learning to take time to relax, unplug and unwind from time to time. My vata is usually high and I am working on being mindful of finding balance across all aspects of life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with people, share stories, learn something new!

Interests

• coffee
• backpacking
• volleyball
• plants
• language learning
• card games

Music, Movies, and Books

I don’t find myself sitting down to watch movies often! People who know me well know that many movie references go in one ear and out the other. I tend to be on the move and prefer to find ways to keep myself busy in ways that don’t involve screens.

I love going to concerts and have made it a point to check out more local venues. I’m all over the board with my music taste! I love Carole King, Leon Bridges, Steve Miller Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Iver, Old Dominion, Maggie Rogers, Kamasi Washington, Louis the Child, to name a few.

I typically read on vacation, especially if I’m on a beach, I’m camping or I’m flying from point A to point B. I prefer nonfiction over fiction. One of my favorite books is They Have a Word for It: A Lighthearted Lexicon of Untranslatable Words and Phrases by Howard Rheingold. It’s a compilation of words that do not have a direct translation in English. The idea behind the book and the process of acquiring the words is so fascinating to me!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Cotopaxi, the second highest summit in Ecuador

Teach, Learn, Share

I studied Communication Sciences and Disorders, so if I could teach anything, it would be related to language/communication! Curious about phonetic transcriptions? I got you.

I’m down to learn more about religion. What do you believe? Or what have you believed in? What do you not believe in? Why? I find religion fascinating similar to how I find language fascinating. Also—if you know about Ayurveda, let’s chat! Or, are you into foraging? I’m willing to learn about just about anything!

I’ll share recipes with you! I love cooking and baking. I’ve kind of been phasing meat out of my diet and enjoy finding ways to make fun, tasty plant based meals.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cambodia, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States