Hello! I am a recent grad of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (woo!). I am a fan of trying new foods, seizing the day, and taking advantage of new opportunities. For the upcoming school year, I am trying something very new and moving to Reunion Island, a small island near Madagascar, to teach English. Although I don't log in often, if you send me a message, I usually reply within 1-2 days at the most.

I value personal space and good communication skills. I like to think I can come up with witty quips on occasion. I strongly believe that kind words/acts and chocolate can make any miserable day a little bit better. :-)

I have a growing list that I like to call my list of things to do "before I get a real job" instead of things to do "before I die":
go kayaking at the Pont du Gard,
visit India,
run a marathon,
win a game of trivia at some bar's trivia night,
etc...

So far I haven't made much headway, but I have definitely done things I never imagined I would get to do!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting new people and traveling! I haven't done a lot of hosting or couch surfing, but so far it has been a good experience. It's also more fun to meet people this way when I am traveling on my own.
I went to an amazing couch surf picnic in Amsterdam that opened my eyes to how much fun couch surfing can be.

Interests

Travel, running, going to new places and seeing new things, trying local food, learning languages, creating videos and funny web content, trying the best cafes in every city

• dining
• chocolate
• picnic
• marathon
• running
• zumba
• trivia
• traveling
• socializing
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like listening to NPR (US National Public Radio) too. I'm also a fan of Le Petit Journal and satirical television, websites, movies, or books, among other mediums. I'm a sucker for science fiction/fantasy shows such as Stranger Things, Sense8, and The Handmaid's Tale too. I would have to say that The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the book I can read over and over without getting tired of it. The next book/graphic novel on my reading list is Persepolis (and it will be until I get my hands on the French language edition).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as a baker at a French immersion summer camp in Minnesota (in the US). I can make pretty decent baguette.

I led an "atelier danse" at the "American Day" at a French high school and the kids had a blast! It was something like hip-hop/zumba with some tutting thrown in and even though I was exhausted by the end of the school day, it was a fun experience.

I've stuck my feet in a fjord in Norway (it was cold!), seen the Aurora Borealis, seen a porcupine in the wild, lied in the middle of a field and watched a meteor shower, and I have met all kinds of world travelers.

When I lived in Los Angeles, comedian Bobcat Goldthwait once bought me a drink.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about different languages and cultures, and I can share my experiences with French and Arabic (and English, which is my first language). I would love to learn more Arabic, or Korean, or whatever. Not required, just for fun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make some pretty good baked goods and I can share my travel experiences!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Madagascar, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Réunion, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Réunion, United States