Hallo! Hola! Bonjour! In all told truth, I have always found it difficult to write about myself. Also, I am continuously growing and changing. But, here are some things about me. ;) I am an American student (in genetics and archaeology) and have wanted to travel and discover new places for as long as I can remember. I am an introvert and enjoy being independent, however I still love being in the company of others and doing group things. I have a decided need to learn and have a wide myriad of interests. I love laughing and talking with other people. I enjoy a good glass of wine or cup of coffee or tea. I love exchanging ideas and learning about how others see the world and think about things. Also, I love animals and my favorite season is autumn. "Things" I can't imagine life without: books, God, and the people I love.

Some quotes I like:

Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.
-Thomas Jefferson

With malice toward none [and] with charity for all. -Abraham Lincoln

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. -Mahatma Gandhi

We have it in our power to begin the world over again. -Thomas Paine

Also, I know my profile pic is sideways, but it seems that right now for me CS only wants to accept landscape direction photos and I don't have any on my phone right now. To be fixed soon. ;p

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

I first learned about this from a wonderful woman in Germany. I think the concept is interesting and a good way to connect with people.

Interessi

• animals
• books
• fashion
• dancing
• coffee
• board games
• reading
• hiking
• swimming
• archeology
• art history
• astronomy
• biology
• history
• science
• volunteering
• mountains
• travel
• cultures
• learning languages
• theatre
• snow
• science fiction
• museums
• meeting new people
• current events
• god
• exploring the world
• colors
• quantum mechanics
• autumn
• helping others
• curious george
• tv and movies
• learning about many things all the time
• people i love
• wandering city streets aimlessly

Musica, film e libri

I love books- of all kinds- I read voraciously, both fiction and nonfiction. Two favorites are Le Petit Prince and Haroun and the Sea of Stories.

As for music it is harder to say as I find that I like songs on a more individual basis rather than by genre or artist.

And I enjoy good movies.

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

It's hard to limit it to one. Going to Auschwitz with a Holocaust survivor, practically growing up at the zoo, being an intern at Mercury One, doing research abroad with the Student Project for Amity among Nations ( SPAN), learning new things in the lab, going on a missions trip to Peru, discovering new things in archaeology digs, being blessed to have to made special connections with people in other countries, traveling abroad....

Insegna, impara, condividi

I can share conversation. I can teach or help with English practice. And I want to learn more languages and about other cultures, as well as about other people.

Cosa posso offrire ai padroni di casa

My time. My native language. Conversation. A listening ear. Help with small projects.

Paesi che ho visitato

Canada, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Spain

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Armenia, United States