CURRENT MISSION

to learn what it is to be european. teaching in france for the timebeing, and loving breakfast here...

ABOUT ME

enjoy learning french language; extremely motivated to become fluent

can go out for a night on the town as easily as staying in for some conversation, reading, or watching a movie

love sports and believe competition is extremely important- volleyball, basketball, tennis... love it all

PHILOSOPHY

i believe in exploring life's options and maximizing happiness by choosing the right one, all while leaving a good mark on the people around you. think a lot of people need to chill out a bit and look at the big picture, not pity oneself or judge too quickly

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i am new to this, and think it's a fantastic idea that makes the world quite a bit smaller, and hinges on the decency of people that is often hidden in these wild times... really great to hear the stories of others and pass a day or two in their life ( or at least in their house!)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

have yet to host...

was hosted in berlin by an awesome guy, who showed us around

also in amsterdam with a 30ish year old couple

no permanent living situation in france just yet (i'm teaching here til may 2010) but depending on the place i get would love to host

update: i have found a place on the outskirts of lyon and am willing to host! limited space...

Interests

improving my french

dogs

volleyball

basketball

tennis

movies

meeting new people

going out, whatever that entails on a given night

• dogs
• beauty
• breakfast
• movies
• reading
• hiking
• sports
• basketball
• tennis
• volleyball

Music, Movies, and Books

shawshank redemption, saving private ryan, requiem for a dream

badly drawn boy, nirvana, passion pit, pink floyd, pearl jam; a variety after that

into the wild

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

spending 3 days hiking around in the swiss alps was the most amazing experience to date....the beauty of the landscape there is incredible

Teach, Learn, Share

this site is about meeting new people- i can tell you about what it's like to be an american, as well as studying in france two years ago and teaching here now.
i can sit around and have a chat, or wander around to discover/ show you a city i am familiar with

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France