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Greenville, South Carolina, United States
@JESSICA.COMPTON
Member since 2012
I enjoy both the everyday happenings in downtown Greenville as well as the respite of the nearby North Carolina mountains. I’m the Events and Marketing Manager at Mill Village Ministries, a community development nonprofit with a vision for a Greenville that cherishes the common good to the point that everyone experiences dignity, belonging, and economic flourishing. In 2016, I lived in Christchurch, New Zealand where I went to grad school. I then spent the first half of 2017 funemployed, traveling and backpacking my face off. I am the oldest of four, and my family is a defining part of my life, as are my Charleston lowcountry roots; my Christian faith is the guiding principle of how I live and treat others. Jack, my sheepadoodle, and I, look forward to meeting you! Check out my blog (with increasingly sporadic entries...) to learn more: https://walkingwithjessica.wordpress.com/ If you send a request, please make it thoughtful and show me that you have looked at some details on my profile.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Beer
Fluent in English
Learning Italian
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I love the idea of helping others out when you can, and receiving the same hospitality at another point in time. I got to host a few phenomenal people over the last few years, and in my own travels, I've had the fortune to crash on couches and make many new friends.
Music, Movies, and Books
Books: A Man Called Ove The Gifts of Imperfection To Kill a Mockingbird East of Eden Run with the Horsemen, The Whisper of the River, When All the World Was Young; A trilogy by Ferrol Sams All the Light We Cannot See Mere Christianity Les Miserables The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Compassion Surprised by Oxford Movies: Dan in Real Life About Time Hunt for the Wilderpeople Shawshank Redemption Forrest Gump Pride and Prejudice When Harry Met Sally La La Land Music Genres include Folk, Pop, Country, Christian, Oldies, Soft Rock, Carolina Beach Music Artists: Bronze Radio Return, The Avett Brothers, Lumineers, Needtobreathe, Josh Garrels, Lake Street Dive, The Temptations
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Spent three weeks backpacking through Patagonia, and several months of small trips after that: Havasupai, Joshua Tree, the Lost Coast, NYC, Utah, Peru, Galapagos Islands. Usually roughing it and making lots of friends in the process! Hiked or backpacked about 400 miles of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina, Virginia, and New Hampshire. Section biked the Blue Ridge Parkway! Also studied abroad in Perugia, Italy in the fall of 2013 - pretty much the best three months of my life.
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach: Basic backpacking, Greenville and Charleston visiting suggestions, travel advice on other places I've been, how to change a flat bike tire Learn: Your story - what makes you come alive, what matters to you, Cooking (I can follow a recipe pretty well, but I'd love to expand my repertoire with your favorites!), Reading maps (Seriously, orientation is not my forte) Share: My home, a clean guest room for a good night's rest, a hot cup of tea or coffee, love and licks from my dog, and probably breakfast.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Trying to live up to the Southern hospitality reputation I grew up amidst... endless cups of tea and a place that feels like home. We can be friends and share a yarn (kiwi for conversation), or you can do your own thing; both work for me.
My Interests
I enjoy time with old friends and when strangers become new friends. I love a good conversation, appreciate different cultures, and enjoy finding out what individuals are passionate about. I like to make the most of any opportunity, so I'm usually doing something outside or attending a local function or festival. Bikes are rad, and it's the most fun way to get around.
