CURRENT MISSION

I've decided to branch out, become an independent traveler, and move to New Zealand for a year. My goal is to travel while looking for a rural community to live and work in- ideally, to find a nursing job working with midwives or in public health.

ABOUT ME

I'm outgoing, adventurous, and flexible. I love to hike (or tramp), climb, kayak, and meet new people. I left Seattle with the intention of living somewhere else for a while and exploring rural life in New Zealand. I worked as a Labor and Delivery/Obstetrical Nurse in Seattle for three years and am planning to go back to graduate school, eventually, to study midwifery and public/international health. To that end, I'm hoping to learn about midwifery in New Zealand and would like to live in a rural community.

PHILOSOPHY

Keep life exciting and meaningful and avoid falling too much into a routine of daily life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new to the CS project and am hoping to participate first by surfing. I'll look forward to hosting someday when I have a home and couch to offer. For the next year I hope to meet new people, try new activities in new places, and get in touch with local life in New Zealand.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I don't have too much experience yet, but am looking forward to changing that. I did spend the last two months couch surfing in my hometown of Seattle while getting ready to leave for New Zealand.

Interests

Hiking, climbing, kayaking, being outdoors on water or land, singing,

• singing
• photography
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• sailing
• rock climbing
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- David Gray, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Feist, Regina Spektor, Dave Matthews Band
Books- Three Cups of Tea, Half the Sky, Eay Pray Love
Movies- Knocked Up, Babel, Little Miss Sunshine, Rabbit Proof Fence

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Been to Everest Base Camp and learned Nepali (unfortunately I've forgotten most of it)
- Jumped up and down on the top of Mt. Rainier (4,392m)

Teach, Learn, Share

hmmm...I can share what I know about rock climbing and teach you basic skills....and probably tell you more stories about childbirth than you ever wanted to know, but don't worry, I won't share more than you want to hear ;)

I'd love to learn about kayaking (river and sea), sailing, photography...and will try almost anything once.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Laos, Madagascar, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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