I’m an ESL teacher, originally from Oregon City, OR soon to be leaving to teach English in South Korea.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently, I'm not able to accept guests (due to my own living arrangements) and am looking to mainly surf for the time being.

I think traveling is more than just a physical journey and it takes a lot of bravery to go forth into unknown territory. I want to someday be a host so I can support other people's acts of bravery through their travels. I look forward to surfing because I want to exchange cultures and stories with people of diverse backgrounds. Ultimately, I believe traveling helps us grow our awareness of a world outside of ourselves and expand our ideas of what is possible.

Interests

• writing
• photography
• reading
• traveling
• teaching
• creative writing
• writing poetry

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge reader, so putting my favorite books on here would be a list too long to handle. Let's just say I mostly read fiction and have the occasional dalliance with non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took my first solo international trip to Ireland in 2007 and wandered for three weeks. It was an amazing experience and I met many beautiful people. I've been traveling ever since.

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing stories about adventures outside our comfort zone (ie, regular life)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendly personality and stories about my travels. I love cooking together with someone while mutually agreed upon music is played, and later enjoying that meal together while sharing stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Scotland, United States