CURRENT MISSION

To expand my horizons through travel, build new friendships, and compile some great stories along the way.

ABOUT ME

I am a passionate, creative, imaginative person, and a lover of music, art, literature and all forms of creative self expression. My life is constantly in flux and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm very restless in nature, it feels like I want to do everything at the same time - work, read, travel, party, attend shows, pick up new hobbies, volunteer, explore outdoors, have fun, seek adventure. I am generally a laid back person who is fun and adventurous, but thoughtful and serious when necessary.

My mission in life is to seek inspiration and beauty in all things. The adrenaline junkie in me is in constant pursuit of adventure and new ways to break out of my comfort zone. World travel serves both these purposes has become my greatest passion.

PHILOSOPHY

It is by wanting that we become.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't participated much yet but my husband and I are hoping to couchsurf during our upcoming trip to Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines. Also, when we get back from our trip, we would love to start attending CS meetups and meet all of you!!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm a CS newbie, so I don't have any interesting stories to share just yet.

Interests

Travel (obviously), adventure, nature, scuba diving, conservation, backpacking, rock climbing, concerts/festivals, cats, graphic novels, DIY/crafts, guitar, ukelele, design, parrots, volunteering, tattoos, big dreams, the list goes on...

• cats
• birds
• fish
• arts
• books
• literature
• design
• beauty
• tattoos
• diy
• concerts
• festivals
• partying
• crafts
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• rock climbing
• hang gliding
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movies:Motorcycle Diaries, Into The Wild, In Bruges, Enter the Void, Fight Club, City of God, Requiem for a Dream, Eternal Sunshine, The Beach, Stranger Than Fiction, Waking Life.Favorite Music:Radiohead, Portishead, The Beatles, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd, Interpol, Bjork, Massive Attack, Bat For Lashes, Muse, Nosaj Thing, Mos Def, NIN, LCD Soundsystem, SBTRKT, Royksopp, Arcade Fire, Midnight Juggernauts, Bonobo, Lupe Fiasco, Blonde Redhead, Incubus, Massive Attack, Telefon Tel Aviv, Midnight Juggernauts, Girls, Portugal the Man, Local Natives, Grizzly Bear, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Knife.Favorite Books:Palahniuk, Murakami, The Alchemist, Eat Pray Love, Rules of Attraction, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Bell Jar, graphic novels, Watchmen, Lonely Planet guides

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteered in marine conservation and community work on a small fishing village in Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia for 5 weeks. With it's turquoise waters, fresh coconuts, colorful coral reefs, I truly felt as though I was living in paradise. I dove twice a day, sometimes more, and worked with other volunteers and conducted seahorse surveys, fish surveys, and reef check surveys. With this information, the organization worked with the fisheries to establish the waters as a marine protected area and taught the community sustainable fishing practices. I also participated in community work including beach and village clean-ups and helping to teach English to local children. Aside from the work being incredibly rewarding and fun, I fell madly in love with the village, the community and their way of life. It was a truly unique and enriching experience to live and truly be accepted by a village that is completely removed from western society. I learned to embrace a simpler, more self sustaining way of life, and I will never be the same. I miss the village every day and I can't wait to return.

Backpacked through the desolation wilderness in Lake Tahoe and camped under an incredible night sky. Took a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyons. Watched the sunrise over the Sonoran desert from a hot air balloon. Conquered Class V rapids in the Gauley River of WV and the Ohiopyle State Park.Took the incredible journey of the Road to Hana in Maui.Ziplined from great heights and at great speeds over the cloud forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Ascended the Taal Volcano on a mule and marveled at a lake within a lake. Sky dived over Orlando, FL from 15,000 feet.Took hang gliding lessons over the sand dunes in Nags Head, NC.Scuba dived and swam alongside colorful sea life off the coast of Palawan, Philippines.Completed my PADI open water diving certification in Maui.And of course the inspiring people I've met along the way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share my what my travel and general life experiences have taught me to those who care to listen. I am eager to exchange travel tips and and blogs, books, websites and other travel resources. I also enjoy sharing and exchanging new music. I can also maybe teach you a little thing or two about raising birds, playing the ukelele, or identifying fish/coral/seahorse species.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, Philippines, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Philippines, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.