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Overview

  • 12 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 42, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • taking photographs and saving lives.
  • Travel nurse: ER/Trauma
  • From Milwaukee, WI, USA
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About Me

CouchSurfing since 2010

CURRENTLY
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

GOAL
Embrace my freedom and enjoy this beautiful earth. Life is so very short.

ABOUT ME
I'm a photographer and a registered nurse. No bullshit. Free spirit.

Things I love:
Traveling/exploring
My old house
Raptors/birds of prey
Nature
Coffee
Acoustic music/singing
Banjolele
Camping
Mountains/trees
Rafting/canoeing
Glaciers!
My car
Good bourbon
Good art
Supporting independent business
Sharing all these good vibes

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've surfed and hosted.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couch surfed, hang outs, hosted

Interests

  • animals
  • wildlife
  • singing
  • photography
  • coffee
  • vegetarian
  • board games
  • music
  • live music
  • hiking
  • camping
  • nursing
  • mountains
  • nintendo
  • reading and writing
  • travelling and meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

Neko Case, Lumineers, First Aid Kit, Jimi Hendrix, Larry and his flask, Scott h Biram, operation ivy, screeching weasel, lag wagon, primus.

Anything folky or crusty or PFR!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's really difficult to pick one thing. I am rich with joyful and amazing experiences, so much so I often find myself holding back while sharing.

I promise there's plenty to talk about.

***Update***
3/23/23
I saw the Northern Lights!!! While camping. In Wisconsin! I just looked up and there they were! Complete and total magic!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
-camera stuff
-medical stuff
-random facts about cool stuff

Learn:
- cooking your favourite recipe
- where you felt the most alive
- anything nature or critters

Share:
I have had a very amazing time so far on this earth and actively practice acts of gratitude at every opportunity. In my field of work I see many miracles and many tragic endings. It is easy to get lost in surviving.

Im just trying to get a slice of this crazy life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Most likely it would be small gems of joyful things to help you on your own journey. I love to bring good connection and enthusiasm to the table! If you are planning a trip or have a big goal, I want to hear about it! I will be excited with you!

Life is short. I'm pumped to be alive and be here on this earth!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland

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