Well, I am new to couch surfing. But I am so inspired and excited by all of the people on this website and hope to make this the way I travel in the future!

But more about me personally right? I am a personal chef and devoted cook, busy mom, avid reader, gardener and goofy soul. I am outgoing and forthright. I rarely let an opinion go unexpressed, but respect the opinions of those around me. I love to joke around, laugh, have serious conversations, think openly and am generally accepting of just about everyone with few exceptions. I love meeting new people and learning about them- their loves, hates, interests, thoughts.

I love all kinds of music. I tend toward indie and was a punk rock kid in my youth. A sensibility I still maintain. I enjoy being outside. I love to travel and as a family we try to travel as often as we can- domestic and international. My 6 year old has been on a plane 5 times, 3 of those trips were international.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I signed up to surf in DC for the climate march

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Indie and Punk- though I also really feel very affectionately toward Dolly Parton. Oh and Bruce. All. Day.
Books: Saying I eat books sounds too intense so I'll just say, I'm always reading. I am currently reading The Bridal Chair- a book about the Chagalls and their flight from Nazi occupied France.
Movies: I like dumb movies. Films are great but could we just watch Wedding Crashers? I'll watch your Russian movie about the KGB if you want though.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit my job to go to culinary school and change my entire professional life in pursuit of a passion

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to share what I know about food and cooking. Back to the books, movies, music. Let's talk about that too!
And if you want to talk about politics and that shenanigan, well it's going to be a long night so we'll need a bottle or 3 of wine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Booze. Friendly companionship. A rousing chorus of "you are my sunshine" or "this land is your land." A joint. A card game. Whatevs. I'm down.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States