HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Everyone loves a good coversation and the feeling of making a meaningful connection. That is what Couchsurfing is all about, right? I believe the original essence of this project is to experience new places, share stories, and learn about someone else's life. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Lived in Geneva in 2009 and worked for the International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development. I couchsurfed a bit around Europe and met some really great people and had some fantastic experiences. I moved back to the United States, finished my studies and now I am in France and getting reconnected. Living in Perpignan has been a great experience and I love France...I'm headed back to the United States for work and will most definitely have a couch once I arrive. Leaving France April 20

Books: unbearable lightness of being, extremely loud and incredibly close, The metaphysical club, King Leopold's ghosts, l'assommoir, Devil in the White City, the Red Tent etc... Music Classic and New: Etta James, Beruit, Yeasayer, Fleet foxes, Devotchka, Grizzly Bear, Arcade of Fire, Modest Mouse, Animal Collective, Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, The Doors, James Taylor, Doris Day, Cocorosie, Coldplay, Edith Paif, Carlos Gardel, Rich Valens, Buddy Holly, Santogold, The Shins, The Shook Twins, Elivis Presley, cut copy, the holiday friends Movies: Bond films, etc...