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Overview

  • 5 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 34, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Hospitality and International Development
  • Michigan State University, United States and University o...
  • From Dewitt Michigan, United States
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Find joy everywhere I go and spread it as far as I can!

ABOUT ME

I love to laugh and go out and have a good time. I steer clear of drama and find joy in things staying simple. I get excited about even the smallest things and am lovingly made fun of for that by all of my good friends. Honesty is always the best policy. I have a passion for working with kids and their communities from all different cultures.

PHILOSOPHY

Love God and follow him and his words that say to never judge and love all people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Mostly in France, but all throughout Europe and loved it.

Interests

I love adventuring. I am up for anything and love to get to know people of all kinds. I will play any sport, love to run and ride horses. I have a bad travel bug. I will hike all day and am always ready for something new, with days of relaxation intertwined in there as well. I love to read but the book has to grab my attention quick. I studied cultural anthropology in my undergrad and development studies for my masters. I know God has a plan and I am excited to see where it takes me.

  • horses
  • books
  • running
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • sports
  • anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

I will listen to any music except for intense metal. Grew up with Classic rock on the radio, grew up in the country so Ive got a country girl side but always find myself going to smooth rock (Matt Wertz, Amos Lee, John Mayor etc.) and the classics like Frank Sinatra.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got to go on a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara in Kenya during the sunset and I was hardly able to take a breath then entire time because of how magnificent it was. The rural areas of both Kenya and Ghana are what I always catch myself daydreaming about and where I always would love to be. I was able to hang out with a group of children at a school in Kenya in the Maasai region. Their beautiful faces and bright colors brought happiness that I have not experienced anywhere else. I could go on forever:) I also loved the views, buildings and atmosphere of Paris and I can't wait to get back and see all the wonderful things Europe has to offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ghana, United States

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