CURRENT MISSION

To go abroad, experience the beauty of the world and its people. :)

ABOUT ME

I am just starting my 2nd year as an Americorps VISTA. I work in youth program development. :)

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PHILOSOPHY

I live my life for discovery. My curiosity and wonder about the world around me keeps me guessing. Nothing is what it seems to be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I go to events to meet people and couch surf. I hope this fall I'll be able to go to more CS events in Raleigh since I had such a great time when I did go to an event.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In Berlin, my host was very generous and included me in the meals and was open to conversation. I love just talking and sharing with new people. :)

Interests

Hiking + Art + Hanging Out With Friends + Reading + Playing Games (card games and board games) + Going to the Movies + Going to Events + Trying my best to enjoy every day + Learning Piano + Volunteering + Having new experiences & Seeing new places + Tea + Trying New Food + Meeting new people + Art Nouveau + Local goods

• arts
• beauty
• dining
• drinking
• movies
• board games
• reading
• socializing
• piano
• hiking
• tourism
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Sound of Music, Pixar, A Beautiful Mind, Life as a House, The Jacket, Sweet Home Alabama, Windstruck, Ima Ai ni Yukimasu (Be With You), Die Hard, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Grave of Fireflies, Bourne Collection, King Kong, V for Vendetta, Atonement, Meet Joe Black, Across the Universe, The Painted Veil, Jeux d'enfants (Child's Game/Love Me If You Dare), The Fall

Books: Marley & Me, Anatolia Story, PostSecret, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Art of Racing in the Rain

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to the newest country in the world [at the time], East Timor. I had an amazing time there and I loved my short trip to the beach, I've never seen so many seashells in my life.

I rode an elephant in Bali and had a few macaques climb me looking for food. When too many started coming the people who live in the park were able to shoo them away.

When I was younger (1999) I jumped off a waterfall [it wasn't that big] from France into Switzerland (or so I was told), probably around the Chamonix area.

During my trip to Italy/Greece our tour guide told us it was safe to drink from the fresh water fountain, Fontana della Barcaccia, at the Spanish steps. - So I did. -- I know it's not earth-shattering but I'm fairly entertained by the idea that I drank from it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm fairly good a holding my own in any conversation, or at least contribute and ask about the subject. I love to listen to people talk about their passions and about their unique path in life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Burundi, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Timor-Leste (East Timor), United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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