CURRENT MISSION

never stop exploring

ABOUT ME
- just finished university studying biology and a minor in French
- in nursing school but would like to travel as much locally in the US when I have breaks
- currently I've been nannying, tutoring, and working as a personal assistant
- out of school I started spending time pursuing other interests - took up rock climbing and fell in love with surfing & backpacking
- I love a good challenge and the obscure
- doing anything outdoors makes me happy, any free time I have I want to be outside in the ocean or the mountains
- extremely curious- I like to learn skills and random facts (everything is useful) & I teach what I can
- language and microbiology fascinate me
- definite morning person

PHILOSOPHY

Balance.
Accept people and things as they are.
Take it easy because things always have a way of working themselves out.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Sharing experiences, ideas with fellow couchsurfers.

At the moment I cannot host because I live with my family. I could set you up at a campsite in Topanga canyon depending on my schedule. If you are looking for a bit of nature in LA, this place is awesome, but requires a mile hike in.

I spend my free time in Malibu or by the ocean.
Feel free to message me if you want a guide for beach or mountain areas.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Lately, I have been couchsurfing within the US because I am back in school.
I started a few years ago when I was studying abroad in France and traveling throughout there, Italy, and Portugal. I'm stoked to be back on board meeting new people and discovering a new city. I love the thrill that I get from being in a different city and being surrounded with good people adds to it. I really appreciate the warm welcomes from locals that I have received.
I prefer spending time with hosts if they have the time rather than doing the tourist thing. The people make the city.
I've met some awesome people through couchsurfing, some lifetime friends.

Just to note- I don't use couchsurfing for hooking up so please don't waste your time or mine trying.

Interests

I love being outdoors- Bikram yoga, trail running, hiking, cruising around skateboarding or biking, climbing, surfing.
I'm willing to try anything new or bizarre.
I really enjoy roughing it out in the great outdoors or in a new city.
I prefer to chill out over a good beer or wine rather than clubbing.

I absolutely love food and it is an important part of learning about the culture. La convivialite- drinking and eating in good company

• culture
• education
• dining
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• eating out
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• trail running
• skateboarding
• rock climbing
• biology
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- foreign & independent films, Tarantino, classics & oldies, Almost Famous, Ex-Machina, Fury

I love music- classic rock, blues, reggae, world, lounge, triphop, underground, jazz, hiphop, rap, folk. I really have a thing for Brazilian music, at the moment I'm into Hanni El Khatib, Ray Charles, Nick Waterhouse, & Etta James

Books- anything that captivates me, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Into the Wild, Middlesex, biographies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We should talk about this one...

Teach, Learn, Share

Share your time with me and I'm sure we will both teach & learn something

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am an easy going & dynamic guest.
I respect your privacy and time.
I like to leave a place better than before I got there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Philippines, United States