CURRENT MISSION

Life is a beautiful thing, and I am happy to be alive! I feel most alive when I hear new languages, see new faces, hear new stories, and experience new places.

ABOUT ME

I love languages. My ultimate goal is to be proficient in French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish... so I still have a long way to go! I love spending time in the outdoors, from hiking to playing lacrosse. Growing up I rode and showed horses, and have spent summer teaching horse back riding lessons.

PHILOSOPHY

A person's story is possibly one of the most important things of all. It is something intensely precious, the most essential of elements in being alive. Given that, I am astounded and deeply honored to hear the stories of others and to share my own, because it is a privilege to share something so valuable. So thank you in advance, I would love to share stories with you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to couch surfing, and am looking forward to it!

Interests

• horses
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• lacrosse
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Most Recent Book: Night Train to Lisbon
Favorite Movie: Australia
Most Recent Movie: Amores Perros
Music: Amadou and Mariam, Feist, Josh Garrels, Ingrid Michaelson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've galloped a horse bareback on the Oregon Coast.
I've stood inside the oldest Baobab Tree in Senegal, planted over the grave of an ancient king.
I've read an article in Chinese about Nuclear Nonproliferation.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Senegal

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States