CURRENT MISSION

I want to see the world, experience new people, places, lifestyles, cultures...create myself through my experiences and gain a wealth of knowledge from those I meet as well!

ABOUT ME

"Not all who wander are lost." This and "Carpe Diem" describe me and my philosophy. I love to travel, meet new people and gain new experiences.

I thrive on change and being social. I seem to have a million things I want to do- I am getting through the list but the more I experience, the more I find I would like to do!

I have been to Brasil, a quick visit to Canada, and all up the east coast in the US (minus Maine), along with California, Nevada, Colorado, and Hawaii as well.

I conquered Europe for my last expedition, and someday I would love to go to Australia and Costa Rica and maybe teach english!

I want to become fluent in Spanish again (which I am being refreshed currently with my Peruvian friend) and possibly another language if I can grasp it without mixing them up :) I love to practice different languages, so if you're willing to teach me, I'm willing to try!

Ps- I loved living in Holland in the summer of 2012. I am originally from Upstate New York and think it is beautiful with all the state parks and waterfalls around. Currently I am in NY, traveling whenever I am able- whether it be a few hours away or somewhere further.

PHILOSOPHY

You only live once, so make it count!

I'd rather look back and regret something I did than something I didn't do.

Treat others how you want to be treated.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently I am available to tell you about places I have been or make suggestions, new friends, etc. If you are close by I will do my best to meet up for a cup of coffee, go for a hike (upstate NY has great parks!!) or go dancing.

Also, I have created a few CS events as well as attended meetings when I was in Amsterdam and Berlin. I like to meet up with other travelers to explore together or exchange stories!!

When sending me a couch reqest please include what color I like in the subject line so i know you read my profile, and your personal philosophy quote!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met some great people through this website so far- hopefully lifelong friends! I have attended meetings, put together some gatherings, met people for coffee, travelled with some cool people and surfed as well! Once I am renting my own place I will certainly be hosting more!

PLEASE: I love to meet new people!! BUT when I am surfing and you want to meet up for a coffee or whatever but CANNOT HOST, please send a MESSAGE- NOT a couch invitation! If you are willing to HOST, then go for the invitation, I appreciate it!

Also, if you do not have a picture or a filled out profile I probably wont respond to you..

Interests

Yoga~singing~ Dancing~ festivals~ good vibes~ hula hooping~ wine~ hugs~ glitter~ soup~ microbrews~ music~ laughing~ food~ campfires~ dressing up~ lounging around~ hammocks~ cerulean (the color)- the ocean~ the mountains~ photography~ learning about other people's lives~ kids~ animals~ my fave color is purple~music of all types~Killing mosquitos before they bite you^ (I hate bug bites)-people who play the guitar for me bc I do not know how myself but love being around it~sunshowers~ sunrise and sunsets~ crunchy leaves~Taking PhOtOs!-

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies I prefer comedy and romantic comedies., or documentaries.
TV- Discovery Channel, travel channel, food network, animal planet.

For books I like true stories and humor.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My trip to Brasil was amazing, and also I am proud of my US "City tour." I randomly go about things a lot of the times (decided 1am on saturday to purchase a one way plane ticket for monday morning to SC and see where life led me from there), swam above a manta ray (or was it an eagle ray- Huge and had spots, in Hawaii while being the volunteer who kept jumping in the water to check out if it was a good spot to stop the boat and snorkel around; crazy lightning storm in the Hague, trolling around the world's largest maze in pouring rain for 2 hours, mud sliding after a rugby game at camp (pretty darned fun), joined in every junkaroo parade I have ever seen at a full moon party, snowboarded down a mountain at midnight on new years eve midnight, also been in a plane over NYC at the change of NYE a different year, gone skydiving above lake okachobee at sunset with two other jumpers i met randomly on the beach the day before, held a monkey, cuddled with a skunk- no worries (descanted), made friends with a kangaroo, participating in a water dance/slide show/competition in a friend's backyard on a ridiculously large slip and slide with the whole bottle of herbal essence shampoo...

I like to think I do/ see/ experience a lot of amazing things and hope to experience much more in the future!

Teach, Learn, Share

I feel everyone has a story to tell and you can learn something from everyone if you take the time to.

I'm not too bad at making stuffed shells and hula hooping.

I would love to learn to cook some new dishes, play guitar, practice acroyoga, and get better with my photography skills! Also, I'm a sucker for "useless" facts!

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to hula hoop.
Conversational spanish or help them to learn english.
My enthusiasm for new experiences.
A cup of tea.
The beauty of the area I live.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States

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