CURRENT MISSION

live the dream

ABOUT ME

I am a seeker--I'm very curious about the world and my surroundings. I enjoy meeting adventurous people with genuine hearts. I enjoy painting, writing, and singing (I play guitar but I love listening to mandolin or accordion--like old Italian songs or Yann Tiersen-like waltzes).

I am a part of WWOOF.it (world wide organization of organic farmers), and spent the summer of 2011 and the spring of 2012 in the dirt.

I'm adventurous, but I definitely know how to relax. I'm thoughtful and sincere, full of joy. Very simple things make me happy. An adventure; a surprise.

PHILOSOPHY

This is the personal philosophy I aim for at least: life is short--don't let fear get in the way of my goals. Live in moderation. Practice acts of kindness. Love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Cultural exchange, couchsurfing, etc. Would like to do more meet ups.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Absolutely wonderful. I'm honored by such generosity and kindness that I have been shown.

Interests

writing, painting paintings and murals, speaking Italian, playing guitar, singing, camping, laughing, reading, meeting new people, cooking, baking, baths, gardening, farming, learning new things, sailing, going on adventures, road trips, playing tennis, bowling, learning new languages, traveling

• writing
• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• sailing
• tennis
• bowling
• history
• languages
• road trips
• wwoof

Music, Movies, and Books

Yann Tiersen & Gustavo Santaolalla are my current favorite musicians. I enjoy African music and dance! I absolutely love live jazz, especially if it's drums, keys, guitar, and stand up base. Everything from tango, big band, to flamenco and swing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every time I climb a mountain I am amazed, from little day hikes to Half Dome in Yosemite to the Grand Canyon to Mount Etna. I was amazed when my friends and I were invited to sing in front of hundreds of people without them ever having heard us! I am amazed at life on farms...the simplicity and stillness woven with a surprising magnitude of life that vibrates every season of change.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to know a bit about wherever I go: whether it its history, some of your experiences there. I enjoy going on hikes. I love learning about different customs and practices. I want to learn how to sail or how to dance. I want to live sustainably.

I enjoy cooking, but I get nervous if people are picky. I keep enjoy cleaning or helping do random home repairs or misc. work. I love gardening! I want to be a farmer, but I know little about it. I'll be staying on WWOOF farms in the UK, Ireland, and Italy this year so I should be able to update this by then. I'm proficient with Macs...if 10 years' experience has taught me anything. If you need anything edited, I'm your girl: graduated with an English degree & Creative Writing minor. If you've always wanted to paint, let's go out and paint together!

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United States

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