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Sacramento, California, United States
@CHRISTINA.WADDELL
Member since 2012
CURRENT MISSION After some time in SE Asia, traveling around lots of the United States, a few months in Central America, and several months in South Africa, it's time to check out Australia. Never a dull moment! ABOUT ME I'm older than most of the travellers I meet. I wasted my youth on a job/career and the chase of the "American Dream." :-) September 2014 I made a significant change to my life: I gave away almost everything I owned and proceeded to travel while telecommuting for my job. At the end of January 2015, the job and I parted ways. Now I'm using my savings to travel as much of the world as I can before I eventually get a new job. My friends would tell you I'm very independent, generous, brutally honest, and I talk to strangers. I haven't met a food I wouldn't at least try, I like pets but don't have any of my own, and my favorite phrase is, "It seemed like a good idea at the time." 2015 I traveled Central America and the USA. 2016 was my first visit to SE Asia and I hope it won't be my last. 2017 included more USA road-tripping and a return to Guatemala before a brief stop in Belize. I fell in love with South Africa in 2018 but, I'm not yet ready to settle in one place. The next adventure begins this December in Melbourne, Australia. PHILOSOPHY I treat people well and like to have fun. I make a conscious effort to be more positive and to be around positive people and experiences.
Interested in Animals
Interested in Beer
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING A bartender in an airport on my way to Spain in 2011 told me about this site and I thought it would be fun. When I had a house in Sacramento, I hosted many surfers. Now, I've decided to travel and am hoping to experience couchsurfing from this side. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I hosted several people in Midtown Sacramento and had a great time. I have also stayed with a host in Las Vegas and really enjoyed getting to know her.
Music, Movies, and Books
I like action and fantasy movies and an occasional chick-flick. I love almost all music but mostly listen to rock/pop. I mostly read fiction - love "who done it" type books and scary stuff like Stephen King.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I'm pretty easily impressed by the world around me so I can't really pick. I absolutely loved Costa Rica because every place was so different from the one I visited the previous day. Watching the sunset off the coast of Waikiki from a sailboat loaded full of friends is one of my favorite memories. Standing on the field at the ABQ International Balloon Fiesta while hundreds of hot air balloons launch was amazing. I have tons of small memories rather than moments of awe. I'd love to swap stories.
What I Can Share With Hosts
I can share stories over a beer or wine. I like to cook but nothing fancy; just the simple joy of cooking a meal for myself and friends. I'm good with pets and take care of my surroundings.
My Interests
I like kayaking, hiking, wine & beer tasting, and traveling. I'm a member of an international drinking club with a running problem, called the Hash House Harriers, and I've been to a few cool places while traveling with them. I love to just walk / wander around a place once I get there. I can spend all day without a destination and love every minute. I also like to try some of the more touristy things, especially if I meet someone who'd like to join.
