CURRENT MISSION

learning and living

ABOUT ME

I am a very easy going person and I am open for adventures and learning more about the world and the people around me. I am currently studying Global Studies at the University of Graz. I have been here on and off for the last 3 years. I was actually born and raised in Arizona. Somehow, I convinced myself to move far away from 'home' , family and friends. Its been a thrilling and often scary journey, but it has given me the courage to challenge myself.

PHILOSOPHY

Live and enjoy life, but be smart about it ; ).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't had the time in the last few months to actively participate in couchsurfing, but I plan to get back on it as now is a perfect time to travel and meet new faces!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was hosted once and it was an extremely pleasent experience. I couldn't have asked for more! I have also used couchsurfing a number of times to reach out to the community in Graz. I have made friends and even found 2 great roommates
through couchsurfing.

Interests

I have a lot of interests, but my top two are skateboarding and coffee. I admit that I am a bit of coffee enthusiast, so in every new city I make finding the best coffee shop one of my top priorties.
Skateboarding is one of the only ''sportish'' activity that I have truely fallen for. I have always been physically active as a youth and an adult, but I could never stick to one sport. However, I saw something in skateboarding and have kept at it for almost 10 years!

• coffee
• shopping
• traveling
• skateboarding
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Current Music Interests:
Cass McCombs

Woody Gutherie
The Immortal Orchestra
Mac Demarco
Dr. Dog
Billy Holiday
Modest Mouse
The Growlers
The Cure
Joy Division
Screaming Females

Movies, recently:
Brick
Hamlet 2
LOTR
Coffee and Cigarettes
The Hobbit
Royal Tenenbaums
Spirited Away
My Neighbor Totoro
Porco Rosso
Harry Potter series
2001 A Space Odyssey
There Will Be Blood
Life Aquatic
We Are the Best

and many more

Books...Right about now:
Guns Germs and Steel
Rise and Fall of the Great Powers
Something Wicked Comes This Way
The Illustrated Man
The Futunes of Feminism
Cather in The Rye
1984
Plato's Utopia
Democracy in America
They Can't Represent Us: Reinventing Democracy from Greece to Occupy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know what I have done that is amazing, but I am getting there. Currently, I moved to Graz Austria from Arizona. I am braving the weather and that is amazing so far! I want to see much more of world once my finances allow it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach anyone who wants to learn to skateboard!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences, skateboarding skills, and a bit of knowledge on coffee trends.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States