I’m Tuesday. Four years ago I realized the way I was living somehow didn't feel like living, so I left a ten-year career and a pretty normal life and drove across the county to live out of my car in the mountains. And I learned what actually filled my cup and made me joyful.
Which, apparently, is simply jumping in a numbingly cold river on the way back to camp after a long day of climbing with the best people in the world in the most beautiful places in the world. Every day.

Sometimes Yosemite is my home for long stretches of time (I like to work there), but usually it's anywhere I am surrounded by people who are stoked about life, nice rocks and a natural body of water somewhere nearby.
Some winters I have a place in Vegas.

I like to put myself in places that make me grow. I’m calm, considerate, clean and easy to share space with. I'm pretty laid back in all situations and am just as happy being alone as I am being engaged with people. I like competitive activities and I'm great at losing.

I can be a bit shy as I have not quite figured out how to consistently shake that part of my personality. I was always told I would just grow out of it and now, at 30, it seems there might be more to it than that - but I love opportunities to practice being open and expressive. I know we're supposed to accept ourselves, but my introverted nature is something I want to work on, because I want to naturally contribute more to social situations.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I travel constantly, whether it is to climb or do petsits, and I'm often going between places alone. I would enjoy an easier way to connect with other humans when I'm not in a climbing area.

And as much as I am fine with dirtbaggery, sometimes I like to return to civilization and become a clean, presentable, socially acceptable human - especially if I'm in between sits and in a city rather than climbing.

I also want to be better at being myself around strangers, and staying in spaces with new people tends to be pretty conducive to that.

I prefer calm, grounded spaces. I go to bed early and rarely party, though I do love a good dance every now and then. An amazing conversation or endless laughs in a low-key environment are also things that I'll push my bedtime for.

兴趣

• animals
• swimming
• science
• freediving
• biochemistry
• deep talks
• rockclimbing

音乐、电影和书籍

My favorite music is groups of people just jamming their hearts out however they see fit.

I will watch any documentary.

I am constantly reading random books that I grab to pass time and the stories all blend together for me. I tend to love them all if I loved where I was while reading the book.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I took the risk to leave everything safe and familiar to pursue a life that felt honest. That decision led me to some of the best experiences of my life.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Respect and calm energy. Interesting stories. Help with pets. A climbing or hiking partner. I keep shared spaces clean, stay out of the way when needed, and contribute where I can. I’m comfortable cooking, caring for pets, helping with small tasks, or just sharing good conversation if you’re in the mood for it and Im interesting enough for you. I’m independent, low-maintenance, and genuinely appreciative of anyone who opens their home to me.

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Canada, Thailand

我居住过的国家

United States