CURRENT MISSION

Loving, Laughing, Living every minute :)

ABOUT ME

I am a student from San Francisco who is loving every minute of it. I am seeking the most out of life! I don't think that any moment is too insignificant to let go to waste. I love to meet new people every day and to create new memories distinct from those of anyone else. I am so grateful for everything that I've experienced so far in my life, and I can only hope to continue to have amazing encounters with the people and places that make life so incredible.

PHILOSOPHY

It's all about perspective: even that which is unpleasant can be viewed in a way that gives it positive meaning.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am currently living in San Francisco, and I am unable to offer my couch because our landlord does not allow other people to stay in our small apartment... but I would be happy to meet up with anyone who would like to see this beautiful city, as well as to meet people in the cities I'd like to see!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Outside of the official website, I've been unofficially couchsurfing with friends for years. But also I studied abroad in Amsterdam for half of a year, during which time I was able to have some fantastic experiences couchsurfing with this site. I first tried it in Paris, where I stayed with two different people and met up with a third person to see a different side of the city and grab dinner. I also tried it in London, which was also amazing. I love everything that couchsurfing has to offer, from simply being able to meet new people, to getting the advice and insights of locals, to simply seeing how different people live in their own unique ways.

Interests

People, places, everything new and different, traveling (obviously), the little things, coffee, dancing, laughing, exploring, discovering...

• beauty
• dancing
• coffee
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Wedding Crashers, Office Space, The Hangover, American Beauty, Slumdog Millionaire, A Fish Called Wanda, Disney movies, Step Into Liquid, Simon (Dutch film)

Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Third Eye Blind, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Jack Johnson, Kings of Leon, alternative rock, hip hop and electric for dancing

Books: Hamlet, Ender's Game, Brave New World, Never Let Me Go

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing things I've done have been getting lost into new locations and coming out on the other side having found more of myself.

But, for less abstract examples:
-Moving away from everything I've ever known to study in San Francisco.
-Taking it even further and studying abroad in Amsterdam.
-Hopping on my bike without the slightest plan and coming home with memories too rich to have been planned.
-Seeing beauty in the smallest sights or moments, like the Magere Brug in Amsterdam at night.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've learned that life itself is the greatest teacher that exists, and I can only advise myself and others to take advantage of everything it has to offer by experiencing everything that you desire to the fullest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominica, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States