CURRENT MISSION

ABOUT ME

Hmm... all about me! I guess you could say I'm a free-spirited, creative individual. Having been born and raised in Wisconsin I have a lot of pride in my state, but that doesn't stop me from exploring the rest of the world. I love traveling and the way it broadens the mind like nothing else can.

I love to sing and I spend a lot of my free time drawing and painting. Recently I've gotten into photography, which is a really fun way to document my travels. I love science (especially astronomy and chemistry) and am fascinated by the human psyche, which is why I'm studying sociology at university.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to be happy in whatever I may pursue and no matter where I may find myself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

First and foremost, I participate by being a respectful surfer! I don't really view CouchSurfing as a free place to stay, but rather as a unique opportunity to meet like-minded & fun people on my adventures. When I'm somewhere new I prefer to have locals show me around because I get so much more out of traveling that way.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've only had two CouchSurfing experiences thus far, both in New York City. I stayed with the same hosts both times because we got along so well. They showed me a great time in New York which eventually led to me moving there for a year. Still friends with them today. I haven't had the chance to host anyone yet but I hope to pay it forward soon.

Interests

I have many:

reading, music, singing, camping, yoga, running, thrifting, farmer's markets, nature, sewing, guitar, ukelele, food/cooking, space, science, astrology, flim/cinema, wine, poetry, biking

• poetry
• singing
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• running
• thrifting
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• camping
• astronomy
• chemistry
• science
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Antlers, Ariel Pink, Beach House, Father John Misty, Deerhunter, Talking Heads, Andrew Bird, Devendra Banhart, Tom Waits, LCD Soundsystem, Yann Tiersen, The Velvet Underground (I really could go on forever here)

Movies: Amelie, Fargo, The Royal Tenenbaums, Darren Aronofsky

Books: The Bell Jar, Lolita, anything written by Jonathan Ames, Neil Gaiman, Donna Tartt, Kafka, Margaret Atwood, Edgar Allen Poe

Podcasts: Love & Radio, This American Life, RadioLab, Stuff You Should Know

*always open to suggestions/recommendations!*

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

jumped off a cliff into the Pacific ocean in California

a lunar eclipse in April 2014!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: to be determined!

Learn: I really hope to learn something special about each place I visit through my host and (hopefully) work on my French

Share: would be great if we could make some music together/collaborate artistically, or just share good experiences and laughs!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Honduras, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France

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