I grew up in Haines, Alaska and lived there until I went to school at Valparaiso University in Indiana. I am finishing my degree in Exercise Science and will be starting a graduate degree for occupational therapy fall of 2018.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. I believe every person has a story to tell and something they can share with others around them.

Interests

• coffee
• running
• movies
• hiking
• whitewater rafting
• ultimate frisbee
• discgolf
• local culture
• paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:
My favorite types of music are 80s, pop, rock, contemporary Christian, and some country.

Favorite Movies:
I love all types of movies! My favorites are romantic, comedies, action, drama, and inspirational sports movies. Some of my favorite titles include Hitch, The Holiday, Sahara, Water for Elephants, Wonder Woman, the Borne Series, Ocean Eleven, and many, many more.
I also like tv shows and my favorites are Psych, Big Bang Theory, and Friends.

Favorite Books:
I like fantasy series and I have many favorite titles: The Name of the Wind and the Wise Man's Fear; Graceling, Fire, Bitterblue; and the Harry Potter Series. I also like mystery novels and romantic novels.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am still young and have a lot to learn but I can teach people how to play Ultimate Frisbee. I played Ultimate Frisbee for four years in college and was elected by my team to be a captain for two of the years. I have experience teaching new players how to throw and catch a frisbee different ways.

I started learning Spanish while in school and would love to continue learning the language. I also would love learning sign language. I'm down to try new things, so whatever others want to share and teach me I would be ecstatic to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I lived in Alaska for 18 years and I can share about life and culture in Alaska. I like to answer questions to clear up any misconceptions about the state.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States