CURRENT MISSION

To appreciate what I have and what is around me.

ABOUT ME

I am a singer. I study vocal performance at the Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music in Ohio, right outside of Cleveland. Check out my website if you'd like to hear me sing. I grew up in Dallas, Texas. I teach children with autism and other disabilities during the summer and when I am not in school. Working with these kids is one of the most important experiences I've had. I grew up on on a diet of classic rock (thanks to Dad) and classical music (thanks to mom). I pride myself in having an extremely eclectic group of friends of many different cultures. I believe strongly in love, forgiveness, and patience.

PHILOSOPHY

"whatever floats your boat"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My house in Oberlin, OH is open for surfers from August through May.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed in Vienna in the summer of 2011 and I hope to do more!

I also surfed at another CS member's house for a month in January 2010. This was before I was introduced to CS, but I thought I'd go ahead and mention it because my host is currently a CS member.

Interests

music; understanding and appreciating the people around me to the fullest extent that I can; autism; etc...

• singing
• performing arts
• dieting
• boating
• music
• classical music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to name, but a few are: East of Eden (Steinbeck), Their Eyes Were Watching God (Hurston), Reading Lolita in Tehran, Thirteenth Tale (Setterfield), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Chbosky), Where the Red Fern Grows (Rawls), The Monkey Wrench Gang (Abbey)...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got caught in a nor'easter driving back from Maine (USA) and was stranded in a cheap hotel room with three of my best friends. It was a lot of fun!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can bring an appreciation for all sorts of musics, specifically classical music. I love sharing music, discussing it, and learning about it.

Learning how to speak languages is part of my job. Please teach me how to speak your language correctly!

I want to learn how to listen better and how to portray my thoughts and feelings clearer and with more care.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Italy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States