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ABOUT ME
I am an American student who loves to travel: I've been lucky to have traveled to Norway, Brazil, France (where I lived for one semester in the south), Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and now India! I enjoy good conversations (preferably over coffee or wine), animals (particularly dogs and hedgehogs), and all things sweet (like French macarons and chocolate chip cookies). I am a rated chess player, so if you let me stay with you I can play a game with you or teach you how to play if you do not already know. Également je parle français (assez bien).

PHILOSOPHY
"I believe if there's any kind of God it wouldn't be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there's any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something. I know, it's almost impossible to succeed but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt." -Before Sunrise

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Two passions of mine are traveling and connecting with new people, and I believe my best experiences in life have happened when these two passions have converged.

Interests

Playing chess, debating current affairs, reading, writing, journaling, going to live music shows, hiking, exploring cities, cooking, competing in Model UN competitions, doing yoga, drinking coffee, going out, cuddling with my hedgehog and dogs, salsa dancing, riding on trains.

• animals
• dogs
• writing
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• coffee
• yoga
• modeling
• drinking
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• magic
• music
• live music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Before Sunrise trilogy, Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Emperor's New Groove (can quote the whole thing).
TV: The Wire, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, Silicon Valley, Jane the Virgin, Rick and Morty.
Music: Radiohead, Black Keys, alt-J, Alabama Shakes, Arcade Fire, Franz Ferdinand, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neutral Milk Hotel, all types of classic rock, Latin music (for dancing).
Books: oddly enough, Moby Dick is my favorite book.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you chess and help you practice your English or French!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, India, United States