Hey! My name is Katie. I was born and raised in the Northeastern U.S, about two hours north of Boston. I've lived here my whole life, and haven't done much traveling, but I hope to change that one day. I work for a Japanese company in the U.S. and I'm trying to advance in my work. I soon hope to study International Business at university. I've been studying Japanese for over a year now, but my conversation skills are still very limited. I also really love and respect Japanese culture and would love to learn about it and meet more Japanese people. Over the past few months I've met a few Japanese penpals who I really enjoy talking to. I might visit Japan within the next couple years, if I have the courage to do it. I've recently gone through some major life changes and I'm ready to get back out there and explore the world! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to talk to different people and learn more about different cultures and places. I also want to establish lasting connections/friendships with people.

Interests

• gardening
• business
• nature
• national parks
• japan
• iceland
• real estate

Music, Movies, and Books

I can tolerate almost all music. I really like The 1975, BØRNS, Bon Iver, Of Monsters and Men, Grateful Dead, etc. I like relaxing music, but I'm also obsessed with EDM. I really like Tiesto, Odesza, Steve Aoki, Armin van Buuren, etc. I'm not a huge book or movie person because I can't sit still for too long, lol. I really like Quentin Tarantino, though.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I performed at Disneyworld when I was in high school. That was a once in a lifetime experience! I can't really think of anything else right now...

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States