Hi there! I'm Theresa, a writer living in Los Angeles, CA. I have pink hair, I put bow ties on my cat, and I believe in laughing every day. I've volunteered to repair trails at the Grand Canyon, snorkeled in zero degree water in Iceland, and rode an art car with Susan Sarandon at Burning Man. I will always say yes to dessert, cat videos, and sleeping in late.

I'm a travel blogger who inspires others to travel more & make adventure a part of their everyday lives. You can read some of my stuff at Tremendous Times, if you'd like. As for traveling, some of my favorite places include: Black Rock City, anywhere in Iceland, Berlin, San Francisco, and the Florida Keys. I don't really think there's a place I wouldn't want to go, but I'm especially keen on visiting: New Zealand, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, Poland, Russia, and Bolivia.

I travel with my boyfriend, I travel with friends, I travel solo. I love seeing new places and meeting new people! That said, I am in a committed relationship so if you're looking for a potential hookup, I'm not on the list. I shouldn't have to say it, but I like to be honest upfront if you have any other expectations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I prefer to travel as much like a local as possible! I also just love meeting people in general (extrovert here), so it's a great way to make friends with travelers or as I'm traveling myself.

Interests

I like:
* biking (I currently own 3 bikes)
* instant photography (Instax photos & photobooths)
* my cat (crazy about him & proud of it)
* blogging (one day I hope to make it a business)
* meeting new people (on the road or in my own city)
* sunny days (can't get enough of them)
* cocktails (wine & beer too, but I'm a sucker for a fruity drink)
* Gilmore Girls (team Logan)
* Burning Man (if you get me started I probably won't shut up about it)
* bright colors (pink hair!)

• cats
• arts
• writing
• photography
• wine
• beer
• cocktails
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• cycling
• business
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Avett Brothers
Rilo Kiley
Of Monsters and Men
and basically anything electronic

Movies:
The Secret life of Walter Mitty
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The Departed

Books:
1984
Wild
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven
Yes, Please

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the Northern Lights.

Teach, Learn, Share

"If you want to be happy, be." - Leo Tolstoy

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love interacting with people and getting to know how locals live, so you can bet that I'll be interested in who you are, what you do, and what makes you happy. I will bring some of the best conversation you can imagine. :)

ps I am always excited to show new people the city that I live in! If you're just looking for a tour guide, let me know!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Poland, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States