I am an adventurer, hoping to travel the world and make a positive difference in the lives of others. I currently am studying biology and intend to become a Physician Assistant in the next several years, serving within areas of poverty.

I call Portland, OR my home (for now) and love exploring in nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I figure I should sign up now, since I have a lifetime of travel ahead of me. I may need a couch or two this summer while traveling South America (Costa Rica, Peru, etc).

Interests

Community service, biology and natural sciences, reading, running, nutrition, fitness, medicine and public health, permaculture, sustainability, agriculture, wildlife, conservation, dancing, music, art, etc.

• wildlife
• arts
• dancing
• wine
• fitness
• marathon
• running
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• adventure races
• agriculture
• biology
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book tends to be whatever I am reading at the time… right now I'm reading "Words of Radiance" by Brandon Sanderson. Love it!

Favorite music changes all the time, but I enjoy most everything these days.

I don't watch television or movies often, but I like action, adventure, and sci-fi. I do watch Game of Thrones and sometimes Futureama.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran a marathon!

Teach, Learn, Share

Here are some things I would like to learn:

- Belaying skills
- Knitting or crocheting
- Piano (again)
- Gardening, permaculture basics, recognizing medicinal plants
- How to not be afraid of the dark

Here are some things I offer to teach or share:

- Fitness & health recommendations
- Cleaning & cleaning skills
- Native American stories (not sure how many are true, my Grampa is full of it sometimes)
- Backpacking 101
- I always share my wine

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've often been told that I have a charming and alluring personality. I'm adventurous (like many on this site) and hope to share with hosts my enthusiasm for the outdoors.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States