I am pretty goofy -- love to purposely mispronounce words to make them sound more fun, dare and do dares, play games (any games), and dance dance dance. I have a beautiful pit bull named Habibi who is the love of my LIFE, and if you meet me I will probably make you look at pictures of her cute face.

I am currently a student at the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands. I am in an alternative education program that allows me to design my own major by integrating disciplines. What I've come up with is "Expanding Empathy," which combines sociology, identity studies, religious studies, and philosophy with a focus in learning how communities operate and how people of different backgrounds can find a common connection and respect for each other.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

When I travel, it is usually to visit family or friends. I love to hang out, meet up with them, but I'm always looking to explore new places on my own. I really enjoy working on navigating a city, finding hole-in-the-walls or spontaneous excursions. Couchsurfing will allow me some independence when I travel, and someone who knows the place I'm staying to point me in the right direction.

兴趣

• dance
• reading books
• walking around
• spiritual growth

音乐、电影和书籍

Music ~ currently really jamming to disco, but come back to Amy Winehouse and Louis Armstrong when I need a break.

Movies ~ comedy, horror, comedy + horror. These are my go-to's, but whatever fits my mood. Some movies that are close to my heart: Clueless, The Lord of the Rings, Hercules, Drag Me to Hell, Cabin in the Woods

Books ~ Love LOVE David Sedaris for essays/memoirs, Vladimir Nabokov & short stories for fiction, anything spiritual or religious ancient or contemporary

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

While I was on the dive team as a teen, I did a double back flip off the diving board by accident. It was pretty cool the first time -- the subsequent attempts were painful and unsuccessful. Still think back to it though. Probably the only time in my athletic career that I've done something cool, and I dove for a looooong time.

I also cracked a raw egg in my mouth and eaten numerous gross things off the ground.

教，学，和分享

I've got an arsenal of games to share, like Dealbreaker, What are the Odds, Connection, Contact, etc.

Always down to make space for vulnerable conversations. It is my joy to get to know someone on a deep, honest level whether having know them my whole life or just met. I study what I do because I am passionate about individuality and perspective and am a firm believer in being open about fears, struggles, talents, etc. When we share of ourselves, we all grow.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

My heart and my soul are always open.

Also I can bring some snacks or something.

我游览过的国家

Canada, France, Luxembourg, Mexico

我居住过的国家

United States