CURRENT MISSION

To find out who I am as an individual.

ABOUT ME

Well, coming here was a bit of a short notice surprise. I literally had 2 weeks to put in my notice at work, pack, say my farewells and leave. I've been keeping a journal ever since I found out I got the job to be an Au Pair for 3 German children. I'm 22 now (June 17) and am loving who I have become. I am continuously thankful for this experience! I will be in Germany as an Au Pair until next April. Time has already flown by!

PHILOSOPHY

Be yourself! If/when you realize you are or have tried to change yourself for someone you should open your eyes, I did. We are all gifts to this world, no matter what beliefs you have. Enjoy the life you are living, or make it better!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I want to be able to show newcomers to Germany the culture. I know a bit of the language and am continuously learning more by experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't been couch surfing yet, but intend on surfing with my friend Kaylee who is also an Au Pair.

Interests

I love a good movie that can make me laugh out loud...Even if I'm the only one laughing. Laughing in general interests me. I like making people laugh and think it is also a good ice breaker. I enjoy green tea and occasionally coffee. Chocolate is of course wonderful, especially in Germany! I love sunbathing and swimming. Being in a pool is like being in my own world shut off from outside distractions.

• culture
• chocolate
• coffee
• traveling
• billiards
• surfing
• swimming
• au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

I really like Michael Buble as a singer. There are plenty more I like, but too many to list. My favorite movies are of all genres. You already know I love humor. Love stories are good too. I used to really like scary movies, but now they just freak me out. lol

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, getting a job in Germany is pretty amazing. I never thought I would have the guts to travel to an unfamiliar place alone and stay there for a whole year! This is by far the most momentous thing that has happened in my life! I look forward to meeting many more people and developing friendships in this year.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love diversity. I have a prosthetic leg and have had it since I was a little baby. I had a deformed left leg that made my tibia and fibula short and curved. My foot was turned outward and only had 2 toes. The docs had to amputate. Throughout my life I knew I was me, not an amputee or some weirdo. I was Julia. My difference has made me who I am. I am confident that I can do whatever I want to in life. I was blessed with a loving and supportive family. No matter who you care about, let them know. My father died at the age of 52 from his first heart attack. I was 16. Love those in your life as if it were their last days...or yours. So much has happened in my life that I would wish my dad could've experienced with me. Your life is a gift! Treat it as you would your most prized possession (though your life should be that anyway). Explore, take chances (smart chances), meet new people! Try anything (or almost anything) once.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States