CURRENT MISSION

I want to explore the world and discover myself.

ABOUT ME

I'm a reader, writer, historian, athlete, junk food connoisseur, and nocturnal being. I love to travel, but I really do hate flying. I love cats, but find dogs quite frightening. I couldn't live without french fries and I am a recent tea convert. I love to laugh, especially at myself.

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, in a suburb of Seattle, Washington. I cannot realistically see myself living anywhere else in the world. The pace and general lifestyle, the Evergreen richness, and the constant cover of clouds and rain are as a part of me as anything.

I am going to school in Portland, OR, which has been likened to Seattle in most ways, save that Portland is just a bit smaller.

PHILOSOPHY

"Be strong and of good courage, fear not nor be afraid; for the Lord thy God is with thee, He will not fail thee nor forsake thee."
- Deuteronomy 31:6

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am currently traveling and taking part in the CS project for the first time. When I return home, I will definitely participate in any way that I can while I finish up school.

Interests

Books, history, Abraham Lincoln, The American Civil War, cats, food and travel - to be brief.

• cats
• dogs
• writing
• books
• dining
• athlete
• flying
• traveling
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Harry Potter, The West Wing, The Ender's Game series, Doctor Who, The Office.

I love the Beatles and constantly return to them. I like to discover music at my own pace, but I am passionate about creative lyrics - The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, Rocky Votolato.

I am currently rereading a classic and favorite of mine, "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I stood at the top of a Mayan Temple in Tikal, Guatemala, where over 2000 years ago women my age were ritually sacrificed in order to ensure a decent rainy season.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States