CURRENT MISSION

to learn about other places and cultures around the world to see how other cultures influence the view I have on my own.

ABOUT ME

Since the student exchange I participated in while in High School to Germany, I have had the travel itch. My time studying abroad in Australia solidified my interest in seeing and experiencing places and people in other countries.

It has been 3 years since my last international trip which has been way to long. I am getting back in the saddle and striving to visit more places in the coming years. I am a non-smoker that enjoys socializing over coffee or alcoholic beverages. I look forward to meeting more CS members.

PHILOSOPHY

All college students should be required to do a semester abroad.

Never say you will never do something because it might just happen.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Prior to CS the few times I have surfed was during my time in Australia when I spent time on the floors and couches of my Aussie friends I also hosted a several travelers on my couch prior to CS coming to existence. This summer I had my first official CS experience with staying with fellow CS's in Germany, Latvia, and Estonia. All my hosts were gracious and I had a great time learning about the different cultures.

Интересы

Hiking, Biking, Motorcycling, History, Birdwatching, Movies, Sailing, Alpine Skiing, Maps, Traveling, Food, Socializing, and Experiencing new activities

• dining
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• olympics
• cartography
• history
• parks

Музыка, кино и книги

Movies: The Big Lewboski, Donny Darko, Priceless, The first 2 and last 2 Batmans, Harry Potter Series, Star Wars Series, Most Pixar films, All of Hayao Miyazaki films, The Kung Fu Hustle, Legend of the Drunken Master, and many many more.

TV: Amazing Race, 30 Rock, Monty Python, Little Britain, Prime Minister Questions, The Tudors, Price is Right.

Music: I have a very diverse music interest which can be very dependent on my mood. Some common artist I listen to include Clash, Guster, Johnny Cash, Phish, Janes Addiction, Moonbabies, Andrew Bird, Bowie, !!!, Eels and many others.

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

Seeing the cherry blossoms in Kyoto.

Hiking in Mt St Helen's National Monument.

Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Getting lost in the Western part of Ireland while trying to avoid hedge rows and sheep.

2010 Winter Olympics Vancouver, BC; Highly recommend going to the Olympics.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

Visit the US National Parks they are some of the most beautiful places I have visited.

Где я побывал(-а)

Canada, Estonia, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, New Zealand

Где я жил(-а)

Australia, United States

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