I am a 23 year old nature enthusiast, wishing to see as much of the world as possible. After studying abroad for three months in the autumn of 2013, my eyes opened up to the great possibility of a different lifestyle than that which I have grown up around. Originating from right outside of Washington DC, USA, in the heart of suburbia, I had always imagined myself going straight to graduate school after university but seeing the different ways that other cultures approach life has profoundly impacted my goals for the next few years.
I want to become fluent in the French language (I have a proficient, but basic, understanding of it presently). I would love to work with animals and the land, and to learn what it truly means to live sustainably. I want to get away from the distractions of television and the pressure of school/work, and to invest in my own self-exploration by expanding my mind and challenging myself in every way.
I love people! I consider myself motivated (I'm a very hard worker!)- yet easygoing, quite personable and I adapt well to new situations.
I'm so excited to see where life takes me!

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I want to meet new people and get to know new cities from a local's point of view!

Interessen

I love spending time outdoors! I love hiking, kayaking, even just laying in a hammock amongst the trees. Some of my other passions are: eating good food, drinking good wine/beer, listening to music, hanging out with animals of all kinds! :)

• animals
• arts
• books
• dining
• wine
• beer
• drinking
• movies
• tv
• painting
• investing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• languages

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Music: Vampire Weekend, Of Montreal, Modest Mouse, The White Stripes, The Beatles, Mac Demarco, The Shins, Animal Collective, Arctic Monkeys, Neutral Milk Hotel, LCD Soundsystem, Crystal Castles, Blink 182, Weezer, Father John Misty, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Arcade Fire, Beach Boys, Built to Spill, Jack Johnson, The Knife, Smashing Pumpkins

Movies: Office Space, Little Miss Sunshine, The Darjeeling Limited, Dazed & Confused, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Boyhood, Now & Then, Napoleon Dynamite, Ten Things I Hate About You, A Lot Like Love, Practical Magic

TV Shows: The Office, Friends, Arrested Development, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Daily Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Parks & Recreation, Malcolm In The Middle, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spongebob Squarepants

Books: Looking for Alaska, In Cold Blood, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1984, The Secret Life of Bees, Feed

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Spent three and a half weeks working on an off-grid, self-sustaining goat farm in the Algarve region of Portugal :)

Lehren, lernen, teilen

I'm happy to help hosts improve their English :) I can also teach you how to make mean margaritas, pina coladas, and mojitos.

I'm always eager to learn as much as I can about different cultures and languages. I'd love to learn more about painting/making art in general!

I love sharing: stories, food, drinks, MUSIC, books, tv/movies, other passionate interests, new memories with new people!

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

An upbeat attitude, ridiculous stories from my life, an incredible cup of tea, perfectly cooked eggs, my sense of humor, and playing music to fit the scene.

Länder, die ich besucht habe

England, France, Netherlands Antilles, Portugal, Scotland, Spain

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

United States