ABOUT ME

I love a good adventure! I'm laid back, low maintenance, and easy going. I always try to find joy and gratitude in the simple things. Independent, genuine, caring, and creative.

I feel traveling helps us see the world with fresh eyes and helps facilitate being in the present moment and mindfulness.

I'm an AmeriCorps Member serving my 1,700 hour term with the YMCA here in Jacksonville Fl. on the Let's Move Outside! Play Learn Serve Work initiative to help generate the next generation of conservation stewards and raise awareness for our public lands.

I've lived in Ohio, Oregon, South Florida, North Florida, and Mississippi

PHILOSOPHY

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Helping others is the reason we're here.

Come to be taught, come to teach.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel to new places. Gain new perspectives through others experiences. To listen to your stories and learn about the place you live from a native. Encourage expansion. Learn more about myself and make new friends!

Interests

Animals, the great outdoors, Mother Earth, Father Sun, The Universe, Spirit, Shamans, Ancient Civilizations, and frequencies. I like to spend time practicing Yoga, meditating, reading, writing, crafting, drawing, Exploring and learning new things!

I like practicing Identifying trees, birds, plants, and animals. I hope to be a master naturalist some day.

• animals
• writing
• theater
• avant-garde art
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• drawing
• live music
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• swimming
• volunteering
• nature
• biking
• conservation
• long distance hiking
• trail maintenance

Music, Movies, and Books

Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Folk, Rockabilly, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk, Swing, New Age, Blues Rock, Punk Folk.

"Last child in the woods" Richard Louv
"The Peaceful Warrior" Dan Millman
"Playing God in Yellowstone" Alston Chase
"The Dharma Bums" Jack Kerouac

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've taken a road trip from Oregon to Texas stopping in the Redwoods, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, Flagstaff, The Grand Canyon, Taos NM and Houston. It was supper fun!

I took another grand trip from Amarillo TX to Yellow Stone National Park in Wyoming stopping in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Denver, Bolder, Grand Teton National Park and finishing with Yellow stone! I was so happy to go!

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe outdoor experiences when we're young invoke feelings, feelings produce attitudes & values, attitudes and values create behaviors.

It's important to expose our youth to nature so they will have a reverence for where they belong and how to behave in the circle of life.

We are fellow travelers on this road.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences, funny stories, passion, a good listening ear. Good conversation, an uplifting energy. Silly jokes. effortless puns.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States