- I'm a senior studying Recreation Management and Outdoor Education at Appalachian State University in the mountains of North Carolina.
- I'm all about the exchange of ideas between people
- I also love Jesus and religion and am always interested to hear what people have to share on that topic

This summer I seek to share genuine joy with the people I come into contact with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people, hearing their stories and sharing with them the places and experiences that I love. I seek to share joy with the people that I come into contact with. I love the trust and the simplicity of couchsurfing - this is such cool way to meet people.

Interests

I find joy & purpose in:
- rock climbing
- backpacking, hiking, camping & trail running
- exploring abandoned buildings
- summer camp
- surfing, sea kayaking
- writing

• arts
• writing
• photography
• education
• cooking
• baking
• fitness
• yoga
• running
• flying
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing
• sailing
• trail running
• christian
• rock climbing
• teaching
• religion
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Book: Into the Wild, A Broom of One's Own, Looking for Alaska, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

Movies: Not a movie person. I'm really bad at following the plot.
Moonrise Kingdom, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, My Cousin Vinny. Documentaries are always cool.

Music: From Country to Rock to Indie/Alt.:
Modest Mouse, First Aid Kit, The Shins, Avett Brothers, WALK THE MOON, Shakey Graves, Twenty One Pilots, Dispatch, Noah and the Whale, Beach Boys, Billy Joel, Shawn Colvin, Jake Owen, Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon, Imagine Dragons, Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects, Courtney Barnett, Purity Ring, John Mayer, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, etc.

Radio: NPR, This American Life

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied abroad in New Zealand!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share what I know about: climbing, baking, making art, writing, Christianity, camping/backpacking, basic surfing

I want to learn more about: cooking, sailing, climbing, traveling cheaply, painting, photography, different religions, understanding politics & government, car repair, fly fishing, yoga, plant identification, fitness, mountain biking, and any life skills that you have to offer.

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand