CURRENT MISSION

the art of feeling naked in your clothes

ABOUT ME

I have done everything I possibly could to experience as much of the world I could in the past few years. I've managed to travel a good deal- worked at NATO in Brussels, was an English teacher in a small South Korean village, spent 7 months in Africa, explored Petra and helped Palestinian refugees. Its strange to write these things down because I still feel like I haven't processed them- the experiences are not "mine" yet. And I think a huge reason for that is because I have spent so much time alone in airports, alone in hotels, and while I have always felt close to the culture/people of the place I am in I've rarely traveled "with" someone. I think what attracts me to couchsurfing (aside from the awesome people I've met so far) is the idea that I could share some of these experiences with someone who might understand. That idea makes me happy.

PHILOSOPHY

Gene Weingarter's 'Pearls before Breakfast' combined with a dash of Buddhism, a bit of idealism, and a great deal of poetry

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spent two years of traveling and working for a nonprofit organizing medical charity trips. While I LOVED it, I have not taken the opportunity to travel to just experience where I am. I hope to change that. And I would be more than happy to show people around my area.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was surprised to find out I enjoy hosting as much as I do surfing! It's great fun to introduce someone new to places you love around your city. I've hosted once and surfed once. I am looking forward to future experiences!

Interests

I love reading (currently reading Abraham Verghase and an Iranian history by Stephen Kinzer), an amateur but enthusiastic cook, and loyal sister and daughter. I can't imagine my time being better spent than over a glass of red wine and a beautiful view outside. I prefer to sleep with the windows open. I'm passionate about international development, the protection of refugees, and women's rights. I'm a lover of history. I practice yoga, run, and can ride my bike for hours. I think the best way to sightsee is to get lost.

• arts
• culture
• poetry
• cooking
• breakfast
• wine
• red wine
• yoga
• running
• clothing
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• surfing
• buddhist
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

poisonwood bible, world according to garp, lolita, tthe brothers karamazov, house of god, the dreamers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saving a life in Kenya

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Egypt, France, India, Jordan, Kenya, Nicaragua, Senegal

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, United States

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