CURRENT MISSION

Adventure. Growth. Great food. Newness of me.

ABOUT ME

I talk fast, drive fast, curse a lot, and for years convinced myself that children were the worst people ever. I've since learned to talk slower, drive slower (because I'm going to be late regardless and gas is too expensive to be bothered) and live for the sweetness of little hands that give big hugs. I'm a foodie but I hate mayonnaise and runny eggs. And I'm up for almost any adventure, so long as the chances of death are miniscule.

PHILOSOPHY

God doesn't like ugly, and he sure hates stupid, so act accordingly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf couches, and am up for meeting other travelers on my journey

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Thus far, it's been golden

Interests

food. bourbon. quality leather goods. sparkly things. tall men. seeing the world. poodle wrangling. finding forever.

• dining
• cooking
• cocktails
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Clueless (yes, I'm serious), Coming to America, Mean Girls

Books:(favorites) Things Fall Apart, Native Son, Tuesdays with Morrie
Currently reading: Les Miserables

Music: spotify me

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know if I've done anything amazing, but I feel like I've seen lots of amazing things. I'm waiting for something to bring me to tears before I name it specifically.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook, and I make mean cocktails. I'm also a current English teacher, former public health promotion specialist. Ask and I shall share my bounty of knowledge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Ghana, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Nigeria, Portugal, Romania, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States