CURRENT MISSION

To seek out new life, new civilizations, and new sofas. To boldly go where no couch surfer as gone before.

ABOUT ME

I am fun and friendly! I simply enjoy life and exploring! This used to be a joint account with my friend Jessica, but now it is only me, Amanda. Sorry for any confusion, but I was unable to change my name.

PHILOSOPHY

Smile a lot and don't worry so much. I love letting the day take me and seeing where I end up. Today is today and tomorrow is tomorrow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I plan on creating an open minded, safe, and respectful environment. I also hope to travel and find like minded environments.

I love showing people around My home and having people show me around theirs.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted and have been a surfer. This is AWESOME!

Interests

I am down for anything outdoors! I love learning, exploring, and having fun!

I like cooking with friends, discovering new music, geocaching, dancing, learning new things with You Tube, and playing my ukulele.

• animals
• culture
• dancing
• education
• environment
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• camping
• snowboarding
• hockey
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:: The Confederacy of Dunces, 1984, The People's History of The United States, anything Kurt Vonnegut, the Hitch Hikers guide to the Galaxy. I love books that make me laugh out loud, shed streams of tears, and think deeply.

Music: Arcade fire, Father John Misty, Jack White, Neutral Milk Hotel, Alt-j, Yo-Yo Ma, Bon Iver, Janelle Monae, Modest Mouse, Of Monsters and Men, Gypsy Music, Irish music. I love music with lots of instruments that make me want to jump around and dance.

Movies: lots of stuff from the 80's like the Goonies. Coen brother movies like Fargo. Or interesting light hearted movies like little miss sunshine or Juno. I also am really into HBO TV shows and Adventure time. The first songs I learned on my ukulele are from Adventure Time.

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One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked at an animal rescue center in the rain forest of Ecuador.

I rode elephants everyday for almost 2 months.

Teach, Learn, Share

Amanda can teach/share: Kindergarten through sixth grade education. working in schools and with youth. The culture and life style of Minnesota. For example: snowboarding, hockey, cooking, camping, speaking English, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Iceland, Jamaica, Laos, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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