CURRENT MISSION

Be bold.

ABOUT ME

I am a total Anglophile and hope to live in England again someday. In the meantime, I am trying to see as much of the world as possible before I decide I want to settle down.
I work in the non-profit sector and love my job. I truly feel like I make a difference every day.
I love Boston with the kind of passion that I thought only London ignited. I think it will be "home" for quite a while. I love exploring the different neighborhoods and taking pictures around the city.

PHILOSOPHY

You have to see the world before you can change it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm hoping to get involved with the regular meet-ups, as I miss my Lincoln, NE meet-ups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met some pretty sweet people in Israel through the site. Have yet to actually surf a couch though. Looking forward to an opportunity.

Interests

Reading (usually a non-fiction and a fiction book at the same time), documentaries, knitting & crocheting, playing pitch, art museums, local food markets, antique stores, dancing at Cantab, zumba, my gorgeous Kitchen-Aid mixer,

• arts
• culture
• books
• documentaries
• dancing
• dining
• zumba
• reading
• crochet
• knitting

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Classics - The Philadelphia Story, Roman Holiday, Rear Window, The Women, Casablanca
Contemporary - Drop Dead Gorgeous, Bridget Jones' Diary, Mad Hot Ballroom, Hot Fuzz, Pan's Labyrinth
Music: Love British pop and rock- Kooks, Fratellis, Franz Ferdinand, James Morrison. Stateside, I like the Damnwells, Jimmy Eat World, old Incubus. My big guilty pleasure is Justin Timberlake.
Books: I love the classics- Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, Oscar Wilde. I read Little Women and Pride and Prejudice once a year. They just never get old. Also- Shantaram, The Glass Castle, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Devil in the White City, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For me, moving from a town of 413 people to a metropolis of more than 13 million was a pretty bold step. It was an incredible challenge trying to integrate myself into the culture. My proudest moment was when a couple stopped me for directions. Not only did I look like I belonged, but I was also able to get them very detailed directions. I think the American accent made them a bit distrustful though. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to teach people to knit and crochet. It's amazing how fast they get hooked (pun intended).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States