CURRENT MISSION

Trying to make a positive difference in some capacity every day. That and spending my free time exploring and adventuring.

ABOUT ME

I studied environmental engineering and spent my junior year studying abroad in northern Spain...possibly the best decision of my undergrad career. I grew up outside Rochester, NY, went to school in Ithaca and am currently itching for a change of scenery. I've done research in organic farming and sustainable water treatment and absolutely love being outdoors.

Having lived in Shanghai for two years growing up, I was fortunate to be able to visit many countries in Asia but I landed in Europe for the first time in August of 2011. I wanted to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to travel, learn and experience as much as I could, and I think I did pretty well! I met so many unique, awesome and interesting people while couchsurfing across Europe and I'm looking forward to meeting other CS-ers here in the US and wherever else in the world my travels may take me.

PHILOSOPHY

Laughing is my favorite kind of exercise; it takes more muscles to frown than to smile :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting when I'm not traveling and staying with other couchsurfers when I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Had an unforgettable weekend couchsurfing for the first time with a friend in Brussels in 2011! Since then, I try to participate and be active in the couchsurfing community as often as possible. I host when I can and really appreciate the opportunity to meet and get to know people, and make new friends.

Interests

feminism, yoga, food, hiking, books, longboarding, slacklining, music, singing, dance, knitting, etc, etc.

• books
• singing
• dancing
• womens rights
• dining
• cooking
• exercise
• yoga
• traveling
• knitting
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Beirut, The National, Shakey Graves, Radical Face, The National, The Ramones, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Singin' in the Rain, Clue, Big Fish, Dr. Strangelove, Rear Window

Haruki Murakami, Isabel Allende, Gabriel García Márquez

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking in the Adirondacks always makes me happy.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook any vegetable and make it taste delicious.

I'm eager to learn anything new! Show me something I haven't seen before or know nothing about.

I have a lot of positivity and time to share.

What I Can Share with Hosts

At the very least, a genuine smile and enthusiastic energy. I've been told on more than one occasion that I am "too nice", whatever that means...beyond that I'm sure we'll be able to find a common interest or something to talk about!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guam, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Spain, United States

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