My name is Melissa. I love to read, explore new places, and eat! I am from San Diego but go to school in Portland. I am about to graduate from Lewis and Clark college, with a degree in psychology. I currently am also volunteering as a crisis counselor and loving the experience. I've lived in Siena, Italy for four months with a host family. (Parlo italiano, ma non molto bene!) My dad is from Göttingen, Germany so I can understand German fairly well, but really don't speak it anymore--I'm planning on relearning some soon.

I strive to always keep an open mind, say yes to new experiences, and always be kind!

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I've discovered that I prefer to experience new places with the locals. I feel like I get a deeper understanding of where I'm traveling when I get to interact with those from the area. And I love sharing my home with people--it makes me happy to see them enjoy the places that I love so much.

Интересы

Books, board games (and strategy tabletop games), the beach, swimming, trying new foods, baking with friends, walking, hiking, journaling, archaeology, and psychology.

• books
• baking
• walking
• hiking
• swimming
• psychology
• beaches

Музыка, кино и книги

East of Eden, House on Mango Street, Harry Potter, The Giver, and many more books. I love to talk books!

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

Visiting Pompeii on a stormy day, hearing thunder and seeing Mt. Vesuvius in the background... That was pretty amazing for me!

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

I can share my love of games, food, talk, laughter and general enthusiasm for the experience.

Где я побывал(-а)

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, United States, Vatican City State

Где я жил(-а)

Italy, United States