ABOUT ME

I work full time as a Behavior Specialist for a school district. I love working in education. In my spare time, I read and write. I have published two collections of poetry, and am working on a collection of Non-Fiction essays about traveling America via Greyhound.

PHILOSOPHY

"And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth. "

-Raymond Carver

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When I have the availability, I am more than willing to host like minded folk as they explore the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have only surfed in Montreal, Quebec. It was a great experience.

Interests

Craft beer, Reading, Playing and Listening to Music, Backpacking, Camping, Fishing, Exploring.

• poetry
• education
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• backpacking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

John Steinbeck, Gary Snyder, Ted Kooser.
Wilco, David Bazan, Tom Waits.
Shawshank Redemption, Forest Gump, What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked the Oregon Coast Trail from Washington to California three summers ago.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love holding impromptu poetry readings for people in their garages, living rooms, or other spaces. Playing music with people is always refreshing too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good scenic bicycle ride. A good meal. Friendly dialogue and community.