I am a human who has a genuine love for life and seek connection with others as an important part of my life's path. I am currently an environmental educator and lead children on outdoor adventures for my profession. I grew up in the Bay Area of California and now live just a bit north amongst the beautiful redwood trees of northern California. I am fiercely passionate about community, and I strive to create loving, supportive and creative communities wherever my life takes me.

Not so hidden talents:
1. Sunset chaser. Any chance I get to see the sun go down, I'm down.
2. Piano. I've been known to tickle some ivory every now and then.
3. Lover. Of life.
4. Mountains. I like hiking up them.
5. Journal writing. I love it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A few big reasons:

1. My partner Jordy and I are going on a grand traveling adventure together. I recently finishing my teaching credentials and thesis for my masters. Jordy has always dreamed of traveling, so together we've joined forces to celebrate life together.

2. Couchsurfing is one of the best way to connect with new people in new places, plain and simple. The opportunity to create new and lasting friendships across the globe makes couchsurfing a very special thing.

3. Hotels are boring. And expensive.

Interests

• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• swimming
• eating
• food
• friends
• laughing
• outdoors
• meeting new people
• campfires
• connecting
• trying new things

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: To list just a few - Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, The Beatles, The Shins, The Avett Brothers, Kendrick Lamar, Del the Funky Homosapien, Black Lips, Alexi Murdoch, The Rolling Stones, Kid Cudi...really the list goes on

Favorite Movies/Shows: 10 Things I Hate About You, Amelie, Master of None, The X-Files

Favorite Books: Harry Potter, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Let the Great World Spin, Americanah, Quite

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived and worked in Yosemite National Park for 3 summers.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Everyone, everything, everywhere, all the time has the potential to be a teacher if you let it.
Learn: You never stop learning, even when it feels like you have.
Share: I am all about it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company, good stories, and I love to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States