CURRENT MISSION

To meet like-minded people who are laid back with a sense of adventure, a hearty helping of compassion and an uncontrollable thirst for life. Also acceptable: Overflowing amounts of hilarity & mile-long smiles.

ABOUT ME

I LOVE sunsets. Most people consider me to be pretty laid back and quite honest (but in a good, non-insulting way). I think my views and perspectives on life are refreshing and I tend to enjoy life a bit too much. I love people and truly believe that we can learn something from EVERYONE. I love traveling, especially without a plan. I believe everything happens for a reason and I prefer listening over talking. I like seizing all opportunities. Books are some of my closest companions. I love to learn and to teach, because education is the only way to end poverty and exist in harmony. I have recently fallen in love with pineapple, especially cold pineapple. My thoughts are scattered but I keep a pretty tidy place. If I could, I would travel the rest of my life and volunteer my time while doing so. I have no intentions of being rich, just out of debt. Love is all you need.

PHILOSOPHY

Jai Yen Yen. It's a Thai phrase that literally translates to cool, cool heart. In Thailand, you say it as a reminder to yourself, and others, to have a cool heart and calm mind. Why be angry when you can be happy? So relax and stay cool, calm and BREATHE!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've been, primarily, the surfer in the past, but I'm looking to share the love and do some hosting.

Interests

ANYTHING outdoors; running, hiking, camping, sitting under trees, watching elephants in the wild, swimming in clear, clean waterfalls, music festivals. Yoga is INCREDIBLE. I also LOVE books and I am by NO means a book snob, I like to give every book/genre a chance. Music has been transformative for me. I'm also interested in basic human rights.

• books
• music festivals
• festivals
• education
• human rights
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like documentaries, gangster flicks and just about anything that will make me laugh. I love all kinds of music. Although, I'm not so into country music or trance. I read any and everything under the reading rainbow-books are my life.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The sunset on Rabbit Island off of Cambodia is, to this day, the most amazing sunset I have ever seen and my favorite island in SE Asia.

Teach, Learn, Share

-I love to TEACH! I can teach you some Thai if you're planning on visiting Thailand. I'm a super great cook (well, good enough), so I can teach you how to cook a few meals as well; Italian, Mexican, Indian, Thai-you name it, I can probably cook it (if you give me some time to google it). And yoga...let's stretch, I'll teach you.
-I want to LEARN everything! I'm like a sponge, trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I love to learn, so please teach me a few things.
-I can SHARE my smile, stories, peace and love. I love to share, so let's share together :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, Thailand, United States