CURRENT MISSION

To learn as much about the world as possible and to form genuine, deep connections with people.

ABOUT ME

A year ago I craved adventure so badly...I could think of nothing but travelling, of seeing new sights and experiencing new cultures. So I quit my research job, got on a plane to a country I'd never been to (and where I didn't know a single person), and I made a new life for myself in beautiful Prague. It took me a while to get settled in, but I've really grown to love it and think of it as my second home.

After nearly a year of teaching English here in Prague, I'm ready to explore more and see what else the world has to offer! I love learning and trying new things and meeting people from all different backgrounds. Originally, I'm from a small town just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, in the Midwestern United States, but I long to be a citizen of the world :). I got my first real taste of travel when I studied abroad in London during university, and I loved it so much that I knew it was only a matter of time before I had to go back and explore even further!

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in living openly and passionately. I strive to be open both with my feelings and to new ideas and experiences. And if something is worth doing, it's worth doing 100%.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really want to meet local people on my travels, so I can connect more with the culture. A lot of people visit other countries without ever interacting with the locals or seeing their perspective, and I think Couchsurfing is a great way to change that.

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy relaxing with a book (outside, if the weather's nice), and when inspiration strikes me, I write (mostly short fiction). I run, too, but not very fast :). I'm a vegetarian, and I love animals.

Things that make me happy: chilling with good people and good wine, climbing things (towers, domes, and hills) to find amazing views, passionate discussions/debates, and spicy food.

• animals
• culture
• writing
• environment
• chocolate
• wine
• coffee
• vegetarian
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• languages
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to name! But here are just a few...

Music: The New Pornographers, Arcade Fire, Of Monsters and Men, Lana Del Rey, Florence + the Machine (But always open to new stuff!)

Movies: The Silence of the Lambs, Corpse Bride, A Beautiful Mind, Black Swan, American Beauty, Shutter Island, The Prestige, The Dark Knight

Books: The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Bell Jar, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Invisible Monsters, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bought a one-way ticket to Prague to follow my dream of living and travelling abroad :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Share conversation about our cultures, travels, philosophy on life, or anything else...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Of course I'm happy to help with the cleaning up (washing dishes, etc.). If you want to practice your English, I can help with that, too :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States