CURRENT MISSION

Just finished my PhD and am starting a new chapter in my life. Looking forward to rejoining the world, meeting new people, having new adventures!

ABOUT ME

I am a Geographer- I teach it, I love it, I live it! I like to think that all of us are geographers at heart, why would we be part of the couchsurfing world if we weren't?! I love traveling, meeting new people, learning new things, sharing experiences. I enjoy adventuring and that means different things in different settings- who knows what the next turn in the road shall bring!

PHILOSOPHY

Trust the Universe, Clean House, Help Others

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a HUGE advocate of couchsurfing- it has made my life more enjoyable and it is a beautiful thing to experience!!!

I have couchsurfed all over Europe and have made life-long friends during my stays. I go to couchsurfing events while traveling and also in the States.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The first trip that I used the couchsurfing network to meet people in other countries and cities, enhanced my travels so much by meeting and interacting with locals. The network builds so fast!

I have since visited my couchsurfing friends numerous times and have surfed every time! :)

Interests

Since I began graduate school, my interests have become more like my educational passions. I am a human geographer, I study critical race theory, postcolonial theory, networking theory and other geography-related issues/topics like volcanoes and abandoned cities, historical events related to my work and everything in between!

• animals
• books
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• surfing
• cartography
• geography

Music, Movies, and Books

OK I love Metallica, its a joy left over from my teenage years in Nebraska- don't judge!

I am an avid reader, though because my job requires me to read very intense academic work on a daily basis, my leisure reading tends to be thrillers that require only minimal brain power and are fun mental rides to go on :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I grew up in the Midwest amid corn fields and the prairie. It was the most amazing thing I've done in my life. Oh and this one time, I jumped off an overpass, fearing for my life- but to get the story, we'll have to meet up! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach Geography! I love to share maps and spatial thinking with people. Come on- we all have our map up on the wall with where we've travelled. This is probs less an actual skill that I can share with folks and more of an invite for a fantastic conversation.

In today's world, positive interactions-across cultures- are incredibly important. Acceptance, honor, and respect- with these three things, we can make a difference!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship, help around the house, an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on, a companion on an adventure- these are the many gifts I have received from surfers over the years and I feel honored to continue the couchsurfing tradition of cultural exchange and building friendships across the globe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States

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