CURRENT MISSION

My current mission is to experience as much of life as possible. My least favorite word in any language is "no". I hate hearing it, and especially hate saying it. I love being open to new ideas, cultures, and ways of life.

ABOUT ME

I'm an American Ex-Pat, living in Europe for the past 3 years. I started out teaching English in the mountains of Northwestern Spain, then made my way to Madrid, where I was a tour guide for a few hostels in the center of the city. I loved acting as a cultural liaison for the backpackers coming with me on my tours. That same job took me to Sevilla, where I spent 6 months soaking up the Andalusian culture, before making my way to Paris for the past year. I wanted to speak French, and have always wanted to live in Paris, so the choice was easy to make. I loved walking through the various arrondissements, seeing the various sides of such an immense, yet engaging city. I love to see new things in new places, and try my best to say "yes" to as many new experiences as I can find.

PHILOSOPHY

I remember learning that a child absorbs more knowledge in the first 3 years of life than an average person does for the remaining years of theirs. I want to prove that trend false. The constant quest for knowledge and understanding, through first-hand experience, of the life of this planet, is what drives me. I want to keep learning and growing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By diving in, head first, into the day to day life of the place where I am. It helps to know a bit of the language, so I try to learn a few basic phrases. I love going to museums, galleries, cultural centers, and anything that helps someone catch a glimpse of the art that has come from, or is being produced, in those places.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted a few people, and loved the energy people bring with them on their travels. I want to do it more, but am currently out and about on my own travels.

Interests

I love culture. It's hard to limit it to just a few categories, but visiting museums, reading literature, traveling, cooking/eating, learning new languages, and meeting new people.

• arts
• culture
• literature
• acting
• cooking
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• scuba diving
• languages
• tourism
• tours
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Host me, and we'll be sure to discuss them!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was awestruck when I opened my eyes for the first time the day I was born. Anywhere and everywhere can create awe.

Teach, Learn, Share

"To judge some people impartially we must renounce certain preconceived opinions and our habitual attitude to the ordinary people about us."

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Romania, Spain, United States

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