CURRENT MISSION

"Globetrotting destroys ethnocentricity!" -Rick Steves

ABOUT ME

I have an open mind and some good walking shoes!

I graduated from college a couple years ago and now I'm finding my way in the world, still learning about myself and about life. I'm a flight attendant, which means I'm somewhat addicted to traveling...I love meeting new people, seeing new places, having extremely random conversations, and living life out of a travel bag.
I'm a very open-minded individual who believes that listening to anyone can teach you something. I'm pretty middle-of-the-road about most topics because I personally believe that choosing sides often causes us to lose sight of what's important. I'm very easy to talk to (I even do it myself sometimes...) and enjoy an engaging conversation.
Being from the Seattle area, I am in love with the music scene...I have been able to see many local and popular artists and I'm always looking for new music to "try on." Any suggestions?!

...I also hold a record at a pancake house for most pancakes eaten in one sitting.

PHILOSOPHY

"Be curious always! For knowledge will not acquire you; you must acquire it."
Sudie Beck

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love learning from other people and actually going out and doing things. I have learned from being a flight attendant that the best ideas for traveling in new places come from the people who live there. Travel books are great, but let's learn from each other.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been hosted in Vienna, and can't wait to share my space for people passing through!

Interests

People, traveling, books, locavorism, hiking, running, skiing, (live) music, exploring, cooking, beer, wine, tea, peculiar traditions, big cities, small towns...

• books
• causes
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• running
• walking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• skiing
• golf

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: anything thought-provoking, awe-inspiring, laugh-out-loud funny, clever or otherwise memorable. Love movies! Recently Seen: The Reader, Slumdog Millionaire, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Across the Universe, Michael Clayton

Music: I love indie, acoustic, folk, local bands, old school (Beatles, Stones, Cash, Elvis), anything thoughtful and funky. Today I listened to: Slumdog Millionaire Soundtrack, Ray LaMontagne, Meiko, Joe Purdy, Jump Little Children, Kings of Leon

I like novels that teach real things. Stories laced with truths.
Latest books: Animal Vegetable Miracle, Loving Frank, The Art of Happiness, Kite Runner, Rick Steves, Round Ireland with a Fridge, Angela's Ashes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Over a million youth showed up in Rome for the 2000 Jubilee with Pope John Paul II. I was one of them, and walked many miles in a sea of people. It was hot and humid--people were passing out left and right--and there were fire trucks everywhere hosing us down. PJP II rode right by me in his Pope-Mobile. I will never forget it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to hit a golf ball...and suggest some good golf courses in Washington.
I am also somewhat familiar with Alaska, mostly Anchorage and Fairbanks. Feel free to ask questions!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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