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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Sign Language - American, Spanish
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • Barista (seriously)
  • College - BA
  • From Mahomet, IL, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Treating everyone respectfully. We all have our stories.

ABOUT ME

Pretty laid back. Always try to be considerate. Generally keep to myself, but I am capable of socializing if necessary.

PHILOSOPHY

Everything we do is based on personal perspective. There is no moral right or wrong, but it's still pretty great to put a smile on someone's face.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My one and only experience was really great. I would like to meet more people through this website since it provides a unique way to bring people together and create a positive shared economy of sorts. It's great to have some positive and inclusive spaces in the world.

Interests

I'm interested in learning and traveling. Many things we have to learn through experience, and it's hard to do that sitting at home. It's much more beneficial to go out and see for yourself!

I love math and science, and I have not gotten to dive as much into it as I would like. I'm trying to take the opportunities I have now while I'm still young to venture further into learning. I'm also hoping it might inspire me to go back to school one day.

  • singing
  • cooking
  • politics
  • socializing
  • piano
  • surfing
  • sports
  • softball

Music, Movies, and Books

I like comedies and comedians a lot. They are the best at telling the truth.

Music is all about emotion. I love pop songs when I want to be productive. I play solemn songs when I need some catharsis. I have other music for when I want to feel light or inspired or motivated or when I want to dance!

I have a hard time getting into books because I have trouble sitting still. Of the books I do read, I enjoy both fiction and nonfiction. I've read sociological books, political books, books about food and agriculture, and a few popular fiction books like The Hunger Games and Gone Girl. My interests are wide and varied. It's whatever piques my interest.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took six days to go to Barcelona and visit a friend. I spent three traveling and three visiting. It was a whirlwind and one of the most fun things I've done. Barcelona is enchanting. If you get the chance to see Sagrada Familia, DO IT!

Teach, Learn, Share

The world is a dynamic place, not a static one. If you cannot move as the earth does, you will not find happiness and you will find it hard to thrive.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very capable at cleaning and tidying. I am not a seasoned cook, but I have some knowledge. I am a great prep cook if you need one.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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