CURRENT MISSION

Figure out what it means to be an adult without actually becoming one.

ABOUT ME

I have been called many things: maman, maitre, maitress, Melaine and finally my name Emily. I was once an English assistant in France and am now a reporter in Vermont. Before I began this glamorous life, I received a degree in Journalism and French from the University of Minnesota and worked as a reporter covering breaking news. I love meeting new people and learning new things. I am always up for a great story or interesting fact.

PHILOSOPHY

Try to be flexible, never take things too seriously and if all else fails, have a glass of wine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf a little and host a little. Hopefully when I get settled in my own place I will be able to host more.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed a few times and have been able to host as well. I stayed with some wonderful people in Tours and it was such a great experience.

Interests

Quickly: Foreign films, meeting new people, a good story, great friends, live music.

A little bit longer: I love a good joke or something to make me laugh. Ridiculous stories are my favorite. I try not to take things to seriously especially when traveling. I also love learning random facts about the places people live and enjoy sharing my own.

Fun fact: the man who invented Pizza rolls was from Minnesota.

• wine
• news
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• journalism
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Boy A, Amelie, A Very Long Engagement, Donnie Darko, The Wedding Date, Jeux d'enfants (Love Me If You Dare)

Music: Chvrches, Stromae, The National. Tons of Minnesota/Midwest music: Bon Iver, Atmosphere, P.O.S, Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, Dark Dark Dark, Dessa.

Books: Through the Arc of the Rain Forest, The Giver, The Time Traveler's Wife, What's Your Poo Telling You?, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Harry Potter.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Any of the hundreds of Chateaux in France absolutely blow my mind. For some reason, it is impossible for me to comprehend that people lived their everyday lives in these amazing places!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Israel, United States

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