CURRENT MISSION

Learn how to live without an itinerary...

ABOUT ME

I'm a 22-year-old dreamer, thinker, volunteer, writer, artist (photographer, painter, drawer.. is that the proper term?)and life-long learner. I moved from Grand Rapids, MI to just outside Chicago this past year. I'm in that transition stage everyone hits at some point... completely settled in the corporate 8-5 just because I need the money, but still secretly searching for what I really want to be in and want out of this life. I have a dog named Harley. I don't go anywhere without my hair and make up done. I don't smoke, and I always win at Scrabble. I love to write letters. I work out four days a week, and hate every second of it. I made a dream book of everywhere I want to go, with favorite lyrics, poems and quotes. I read a lot and like America's Funniest Home Videos. I'm kind of a loser, but I think it's cool. :)

PHILOSOPHY

Find a place to stand, and move the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I haven't had anyone stay on my couch... in fact, I don't have a couch, just a couple of passably comfortable leather chairs that look stylish. But I do want to host someone at some point... and I am in need of new friends and new travels. :) As a guest and traveller, I'm polite, respectful, clean, friendly. I like to bake, so I bring treats!

Interests

Romance novels, art, photography, music, writing, shopping, movies, cocktails, TRAVEL!! Baking, swimming, tennis, kayaking

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• books
• poetry
• photography
• make up
• cocktails
• baking
• working out
• shopping
• movies
• traveling
• music
• kayaking
• tennis
• swimming
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam with dolphins once (it was gross.) I rode a horse bareback in the ocean while it was pouring rain- that was pretty amazing. I made my sister wake up with me at dawn in Venice to go chase pigeons in St. Marc's.

Teach, Learn, Share

TRY to use the local language. Even if you completely embarrass yourself, show that you respect and care about people and their cultures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States