Currently traveling India for 6 months with my English friend. Started in the south and making our way up north. It's been a beautiful experience so far, but would love to get to know more people and couchsurfing is one of the best ways to do that!

I love animals, music, friends, family, and the earth. I love to meet new people, see new places, and experience all different cultures and food. I am compassionate, helpful, and determined! I have a degree in map-making and spatial analysis and would like to use those skills to help conserve the environment and wildlife, but also have a passion for teaching! I also play Javanese gamelan.

PHILOSOPHY

Love, peace, harmony, compassion, patience

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed four times in the States and loved it. I will definitely surf again when I travel. And when I return home and get a suitable place and couch, I will return the favor. Until then, drinks or a meal, anyone? :)

Interests

I'm an open book, ask me anything!

• animals
• wildlife
• environment
• politics
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• teaching
• food
• love
• conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Lost in Translation, Amelie, Princess Bride, Monty Python, Office Space, and so much more.

Music: alternative rock, progressive rock, classical, gamelan, some catchy pop tunes

Books: Memoirs of a Geisha, Poison wood Bible, Les Miserables, Carson McCullers novels, Lord of the Rings, whatever book I'm reading at the moment.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura, NZ.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love all kinds of people. I think everyone has a story to tell and lessons to teach, whether they know it or not.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, conversation, help with cooking and cleaning up, and a big smile!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, New Zealand, United States