CURRENT MISSION

To live life how I want to live it

ABOUT ME

Born and raised in Arizona, I'm ready to get out. In 2011 I quit my job in the restaurant industry to pursue more adventurous life experiences. I began traveling by myself. I volunteered in Cusco, Peru for 8 weeks and loved everything about it. The beautiful locals, friends, cuisine, surrounding cities including the famous Machu Picchu. After returning home I immediately wanted to get back out on the road. I talked with a friend from New Zealand whom I met while in Peru about my long desire to visit, work and live in New Zealand. She set me up for a few weeks at her place in which I worked for 2 months and traveled for another. I returned home once again for Christmas and New Years but still wasn't ready to stay home. I met a bunch of people in New Zealand who had traveled Southeast Asia or were planning on heading there next. It was sign. I flew into Bangkok (one-way ticket this time) to take on this completely different Southern Eastern Asian part of the world. What an incredible experience that was. Learning so much history and culture of these amazing countries. Meeting so many great travelers/backpackers along the way. I have learned so much about life, other cultures, and myself over that year.

PHILOSOPHY

Be open-minded, Try new things, Get out of your comfort zone, Live an adventurous life, Throw yourself in the deep end and see how you cope. We only have one life. 20's and 30's go by quickly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I will soon have my own place after all this travel putting up my couch or an extra bed for fellow couchsurfers.

Interests

Traveling, Meeting new people, Learning new things, Experiencing new things, Spontaneity,
Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Diving, Fishing, Camping, Trekking, Slummin' it, Backpacking

• culture
• traveling
• guitar
• fishing
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• wakeboarding
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Tons! Music - everything from Country to hip-hop. Books - those that make you think and motivate change. Movies - Anything entertaining, thought provoking.
Favorites:
Books - Into the Wild, The Tipping Point, The Kite Runner, Rich Dad Poor Dad, TOMS, The Power of Who
Movies - Into the Wild, A Time to Kill, Law Abiding Citizen, Inglorious Basterds, Slumdog Millionaire, Blow, The Godfather

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Created a "Before 30yrs Bucket List" and am determined to check them all off. Became PADI certified. Seen two Wonders of the World. Backpacking (That's an amazing thing in and of itself, isn't it?)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn to play guitar, work and live in another country for an extended period of time, and master a second language (I'm American remember)

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States