Relaxed yet full of energy. I love adventure and discovery and am a bonafide photo nut with a love for the outdoors. I teach 4th grade in Washington DC and photograph weddings on occasional weekends. It's a great blend that keeps me engaged with incredible people while fulfilling my creative soul. I enjoy meeting new people from all walks and discovering and learning from the diversity of cultures that this incredible world has to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Aside from the connections couchsurfing creates, it's truly the people that make it great. I've had limited experiences from the site yet have loved every single one of them. It's as if the site only attracts interesting and curious people.

To date, I have used the site few times when I find myself traveling solo. I feel that it allows me to connect with the local vibe learning and sharing our varied experiences. I've used it for surfing and meeting other adventurers for activities. I hope to host in the future.

Interests

Most of my time is filled between my family, friends, and work. But I'm always in the midst of some obsession which seems to cycle through hobbies ranging from photography, hiking, cycling, the great outdoors, cooking, eating, teaching, chess, guitars, and trail running.

• photography
• cooking
• running
• chess
• traveling
• eating out
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• trail running

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies that make you see the world differently. Music that makes you feel what the musician is feeling and books that open your mind to incredible new ways of thinking and understanding.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Midflight on a 4 AM chartered plane headed to Morocco from Moscow, I gave the Heimlich maneuver to another passenger. An amazing, emotional, and adrenaline rushing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share/teach any bit out of any of my obsessions that I listed above.

And I'd like to learn whatever it is that you're passionate about. Or whatever it is that makes you who you are.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I very much enjoy taking photographs and love sharing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Germany, Guatemala, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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