CURRENT MISSION

To explore the world, deepen my spirituality, and connect with others in order to make myself a more powerful leader ready to create meaningful change upon my return.

ABOUT ME

I am deeply motivated to address the paradox of rampant waste and consumption in a
world of poverty and inequality. In college, I founded and directed programs that collected
leftover food and unwanted items to redistribute to communities in need. I received
international recognition in 2006 when she was honored as one of 20 exceptional young social
entrepreneurs. Following 3 years at Ashoka’s Changemakers, I remain committed to social
justice and sustainability. I am a believer, relationship-builder, and a connector.

I'm excited to begin exploring some new places with my wonderful boyfriend of 3 years, Mark.

PHILOSOPHY

Sometimes I'm a hedonist - sometimes I'm a workaholic - I love being productive but i know how to get funky, let loose and have fun - It's hard to get me down - I feel so blessed with the family, things, education and life I've been blessed with - I love life and I have so much love to give - I'm excited to continue following my bliss to see where life leads me. I believe that there must be change in this world and I'm working hard for social justice, environmental sustainability and spiritual fulfillment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Right now I participate as a couch-surfer because I haven't settled down long enough anywhere in the past couple years to open up my home to others. I believe fully in the Couch surfing ideal of both surfing and offering and thus when I have the opportunity I will gladly offer my home up to others. I see it as an incredible way to meet new people, learn new things and expand the global family.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couch surfed all over the world and all over the US. My boyfriend and I are modern day nomads. Almost every weekend a new couch or new floor welcomes us for a stay. Its not necessarily about the most comfortable bed but about the opportunity to spend time with some incredible people.

I've couch-surfed in India, Thailand, Nepal, Philippines, Kenya, Italy, England and more!

Interests

I love live music, I love to dance and I love to meet new people and make new friends. I love basketball, soccer, frisbee, sailboats, cooking, art, photography.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• music
• live music
• surfing
• basketball
• soccer
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I Heart Huckabees, Big Fish, Dumb and Dumber, Pulp Fiction, Y Tu Mama, Amores Perros, Forest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Big Lebowski, Napoleon Dynamite, Happy Gilmore, Ace Ventura, Amelie

Funk, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, pretty much anything that makes me dance. I have been going to concerts and music festivals religiously for the past 9 years.

The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle, Places that Scare you,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
Had tea with the Dalai Lama
Worked one of the dirtiest jobs, picking up trash and sorting recycling at music festivals
Selected as one of 20 promising young leaders from around the world by the International Youth Foundation

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a great writer. I am a good photographer and enjoy making art, cards and collages. I am a great cook. I have a lot of knowledge about hunger, food aid and the food system in the united states.

I would love to improve upon my Spanish. I would love to learn some local recipes. I would love to learn about local plants and sustainability methods.

Mark and I are both very interested in learning about renewable energy and sustainability practices.

I am very interested in learning about local spirituality, social justice movements and food systems.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Greece, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Saint Lucia, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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