CURRENT MISSION

Have as many adventures as possible now, so I have great stories to tell my grandchildren later.

ABOUT ME

Hi! I'm Tracie. Friends would say I'm cheerful, optimistic, and friendly by nature. Spending time with people & animals are my favorite things to do (preferably outdoors)! I went to university in Washington State, studied Sociology (because I find people so fascinating & enjoyable!), and have been working in the nonprofit sector since finishing undergrad. I enjoy meeting new people, exploring new places, walking, biking, swimming, playing sports, dancing, cooking, eating, and trying new things. I don't always have a place for you to stay, but I might have connections, so feel free to contact me.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't let fear win.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Recently joined, eager to get in touch with fellow travelers & kindred spirits.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Minimal, but excited to soon add to my CS experiences! Surfed around the States a bit.

Interests

Getting to know the people around me. Building community through shared meals and conversation. Volunteering with all kinds of organizations. Spending time outside-- hiking, riding bikes, going on long walks, playing sports, gardening, caring for animals. Reading anything anybody recommends. Spending time near the ocean. Learning about new cultures through travels & conversation.

• animals
• dancing
• cooking
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• swimming
• sociology
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Creative, thought-provoking, sentimental, inspiring, quirky. Examples: Harold & Maude, Little Miss Sunshine, Amelie, The Darjeeling Limited, BBC's Planet Earth.

Music:
Songs to sing along to, heavy percussion, acoustic guitar, American folk & oldies, neo-folk, British rock, live music...willing to give anything a listen! Examples: Bon Iver, Gillian Welch, The Beatles, Explosions in the Sky, Feist.

Books:
Thought-provoking, nostalgic, existentialism, fact-based fiction & nonfiction, cookbooks, multi-culturalism, feminism...anything that encourages me to think critically & learn something new. Examples: Lorrie Moore, Milan Kundera, Ruth Ozeki.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

First of my siblings to graduate from University.

Snorkeled in the cenotes of the Yucatan.

Bought a ticket to Europe on a whim...so I signed up for CS!

Teach, Learn, Share

I've found that Gandhi's advice to "be the change you wish to see in the world" is timelessly relevant. To be taken at your word, you must live by it. Exemplify the qualities you hope to see in others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States