CURRENT MISSION

To continue leaving my comfort zone

ABOUT ME

My favorite hobby is sewing and making new things out of collected and found materials. I am working on a BA in broadcast journalism and a minor in women's studies at UMaine in Orono.

I live with three wonderful room mates who are my great friends in a welcoming house in Orono (on the river!). I'm shy when meeting new people. But I seem to meet someone who I don't know everyday-so I've become better at making myself present in the conversation. I love to ask questions and make connections with people. And--I love to host a good (dance) party!

PHILOSOPHY

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have bounced around on my friend's and relative's couches. I slept on a cot in my grandparent's rental in Spain for two weeks. I worked a summer in Rockland, Maine while sleeping on a very comfortable air mattress in my Aunt's house. I'm always up for joining in on an experience and visiting a new place--even if it means I won't be sleeping in my own bed. But so far--I'm fairly new to the CS project.

Interests

Sewing, crafts, traveling, current events, different cultures, feminism and women's rights, politics, small businesses, herbalism, journalism, photography, outdoor adventures, hiking, camping, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing..

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• womens rights
• partying
• crafts
• clothing
• politics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• snowshoeing
• swimming
• business
• journalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I found a river that led to a town after getting lost in the Sierra de Almahas in Spain with hardly any water and half a Toblerone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share the skill of sewing and handsewing. This is a skill that I feel has faded out as clothes and necessities become easily found out at the mall. I also would love to share crocheting as it is a great hobby that can be taken traveling.

I could also share the town of Orono, a progressive college town with a real local, small business culture.

As Maine has extremely long winters--we have to learn how to do things in the cold and snow. Therefore I could teach CSers the usual winter activities like snoweshoeing, skiing, winter hiking, sledding..

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States