CURRENT MISSION

To learn as much about the world as possible and to form genuine, deep connections with people.

ABOUT ME

A year ago I craved adventure so badly...I could think of nothing but travelling, of seeing new sights and experiencing new cultures. So I quit my research job, got on a plane to a country I'd never been to (and where I didn't know a single person), and I made a new life for myself in beautiful Prague. It took me a while to get settled in, but I've really grown to love it and think of it as my second home.

After nearly a year of teaching English here in Prague, I'm ready to explore more and see what else the world has to offer! I love learning and trying new things and meeting people from all different backgrounds. Originally, I'm from a small town just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, in the Midwestern United States, but I long to be a citizen of the world :). I got my first real taste of travel when I studied abroad in London during university, and I loved it so much that I knew it was only a matter of time before I had to go back and explore even further!

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in living openly and passionately. I strive to be open both with my feelings and to new ideas and experiences. And if something is worth doing, it's worth doing 100%.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I really want to meet local people on my travels, so I can connect more with the culture. A lot of people visit other countries without ever interacting with the locals or seeing their perspective, and I think Couchsurfing is a great way to change that.

Интересы

In my free time, I enjoy relaxing with a book (outside, if the weather's nice), and when inspiration strikes me, I write (mostly short fiction). I run, too, but not very fast :). I'm a vegetarian, and I love animals.

Things that make me happy: chilling with good people and good wine, climbing things (towers, domes, and hills) to find amazing views, passionate discussions/debates, and spicy food.

• animals
• culture
• writing
• environment
• chocolate
• wine
• coffee
• vegetarian
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• languages
• psychology

Музыка, кино и книги

Too many to name! But here are just a few...

Music: The New Pornographers, Arcade Fire, Of Monsters and Men, Lana Del Rey, Florence + the Machine (But always open to new stuff!)

Movies: The Silence of the Lambs, Corpse Bride, A Beautiful Mind, Black Swan, American Beauty, Shutter Island, The Prestige, The Dark Knight

Books: The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Bell Jar, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Invisible Monsters, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Harry Potter

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

Bought a one-way ticket to Prague to follow my dream of living and travelling abroad :)

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

Share conversation about our cultures, travels, philosophy on life, or anything else...

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

Of course I'm happy to help with the cleaning up (washing dishes, etc.). If you want to practice your English, I can help with that, too :)

Где я побывал(-а)

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Где я жил(-а)

Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States