CURRENT MISSION

Post-graduation travels

ABOUT ME

I have lived most of my life in a rural Maine. Two years ago I studied abroad in England, and found it a life-changing and profound experience. The summer before returning to the states I traveled across Europe with an English friend. Now that I have graduated, I'm taking advantage of the downtime to travel again.

I'm an introvert and often quiet, but still friendly and open minded. I simply take a bit longer than most to be comfortable around unfamiliar people. I still love to travel and meet new people though! Often I prefer to more than speak.

PHILOSOPHY

I am a scientist, I question the seemingly obvious and am driven by curiosity and a keen desire to learn. If find profound beauty in the complexity of living organisms

I do not consider myself religious or spiritual. However, I do not have a problem with people who are provided they do not force their beliefs upon me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Presently I am couchsurfing wherever my travels take me. My current housing situation is not well suited to hosting couchsurfers. I would love to be involved with couchsurfing events, but there is not an active couchsurfing community where I presently live.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing is a fantastic way to see the world. I used couchsurfing extensively in the summer of 2010. I met interesting people and visited places I would not have found on my own.

The generosity and kindness of strangers was inspiring. I appreciate that people are willing to open their homes and take time to interact with strangers and travelers. In my opinion it is one of the best ways to travel, and when my life is more settled I hope to be able to host couchsurfers.

I consider couchsurfing to be much more than a free place to stay. It's a great way to meet interesting people, and share one's culture.

Interests

Science fiction
Knitting and fiber arts
Hiking, camping and generally being outdoors
Reading
Games -board games, video games, tabletop rpg's, etc.
Photography
Science and biology
beekeeping
Travel- travel has a profound impact upon my life. Travel is more than activity, it is a way of living.

• arts
• culture
• photography
• beauty
• video games
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• biology
• science
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I read mostly fantasy, weird-fiction, cyberpunk, sci-fi novels and science books/papers.

All time favourites are Neal Stephenson, Ray Bradbury, Terry Pratchett, and John Wyndham.

Music: Regina Spekter, Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, The National, Switchfoot, Tricot Machine (neo-folk group from Quebec).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leaving my home and everyone I know for ten months to study abroad in the UK. Truly a life changing and unforgettable experience. It defined my present and my altered my future.

Working with honey bees. They are fascinating organisms.

Travelling across Europe on a motorcycle (as a passenger).

Teach, Learn, Share

Knitting, it is not just a hobby for old ladies. I'm willing to teach anyone who wishes to learn.

I love teaching and talking about biology. I eagerly discuss anything related to infecious disease, parasitology, and beekeeping.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States