CURRENT MISSION

To "see" the world, and it's people, and not to take my expereinces for granted.

ABOUT ME

grew up in the midwest, lived in the south, spent some time in hawaii, and now live in LA. I feel clearest of mind when i travel. I love meeting new people, especially those that are starkly different from me. I am working on my masters in the LA area, and love the process of education through creativity, academics, and experience.

PHILOSOPHY

ring the juice out of life

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i have been a member for awhile, but now that i am finally stationary for a while, i would love to be more involved with hosting people and showing them around LA.

Interests

people, being active, ethnic food, good music, hole-in-the-wall spots, learning new things, cooking food, etc.

• education
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• world cup
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

i have to read a lot for school...therefore my reading is hardly leisurely.

music: snow patrol, barcelona, death cab, u2, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

being in germany during the 2006 world cup...truly a cultural expereince

Teach, Learn, Share

i REALLY want to learn spanish! if anyone in the LA area wants to be my conversational partner i would be thrilled!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States