CURRENT MISSION

I'm spending about a year wwoofing to improve my French and learn Spanish. I'll be in Europe in Oct-Dec, then South America Jan-July. Couch surfing for me is a way to meet more local residents and learn about your cities from you while practicing the language. Read more about my trip here: www.womantravelingaloneblog.wordpress.com

ABOUT ME

I'm a Minnesotan with an adventure itch. An introvert who loves people. A born optimist. Food and dance are important to me and two of my favorite ways to get to know folks. I get a fix from learning, which has recently sent me on a quest to build new language bridges through my brain. I want to learn pottery and sailing next.

PHILOSOPHY

Every morning we are born again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couch surfing for me is a way to meet more local residents and learn about your cities from you while practicing the language. The more people I meet, the more I learn about the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had a wonderful time learning to belly dance with several Polish girls while I was living in Grenoble, France.

Interests

dancing, always, in all forms, but especially modern; reading voraciously, rock-climbing, board-gaming, watching movies that make me think, playing my flute, listening to indie and classical music, water-skiing, and exploring!

• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• classical music
• skiing
• rock climbing
• world cup

Music, Movies, and Books

To the Lighthouse
East of Eden
Le Petit Prince
The God of Small Things
Beloved
Leaves of Grass

American Beauty
The Lion in Winter

Mississippi John Hurt
MIA
Radiohead
Sufjan Stevens
Camille
Bomba Estereo
Francoise Hardy
Devendra Banhart
Shamir

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Surfed Biarritz

Teach, Learn, Share

My french needs practicing and I'm working on some very rudimentary Spanish - I'd love the chance to listen, talk, and make a fool out of myself trying to roll my "r"s. If you have any break through techniques, I'd love to try them!

I adore cooking with friends & would love nothing more than to share a meal with you over wine. You teach me a dish or technique and I'll do the same. My two favorite cuisines are french & indian & anything that highlights the vibrant colors and flavors of fresh produce.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, dancing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Morocco, Nicaragua, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, France, United States