Hi! I'm Annie. I believe in southern hospitality, creating beautiful comfortable spaces, creating community wherever I'm at, and laughing. Like, a lot. I love learning bits and pieces of new languages, baking, hiking and exploring the outdoors...currently am a student frantically trying to juggle grad school, jobs, and some semblance of a social life. Colorado is so beautiful, and I'm so happy to be here, at least for a moment in time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love hosting, love learning from others, and have definitely been in that boat of not knowing anyone in a city and needing a place to stay on a really tight budget. It really makes a difference to see a friendly face along the journey; I'd love to make new friends along the way, both hosting and couchsurfing myself! A little nervous about the idea but am willing to give it a try. :)

Interests

Bluegrass music, ping pong (I have a table), spoken word, chai/coffeehouses, people who like dogs (although I don't have one right now), reading, running, eating macaroni and cheese like it's going out of style, dancing, international relations, social justice issues--especially women's/marginalized people groups' rights in the MENA region, fitness, dinosaurs.

• dogs
• dancing
• cheese
• baking
• fitness
• running
• boating
• reading
• juggling
• music
• spoken word
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• table tennis
• international relations
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music faves: A Silent Film, Crooked Still, Avett Brothers, Ingrid Michaelson, Bastille, Bob Schneider, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Carbon Leaf, Third Eye Blind, Gin Wigmore, The Weepies;
Movies: The Book of Eli, Waitress, The Lion King
Books: Deep Survival, The Road, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Help, Cold Tangerines.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Scotland, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States