CURRENT MISSION

I would like to see as much of the world as I can, even on a student's budget. I want to meet people, learn about cultures, make friends, and gain perspective and experience.

ABOUT ME

My name is Emily. I'm 18 and going to start college in a year. I am really excited that I was able to give myself a whole year off to travel and see as much as I can of the world before I go back to school. I like to try new things and meet new people, and am usually really excited about everything. And I feel really weird writing about myself, haha.

PHILOSOPHY

I think people are the most important things in the world. I think love, all kinds, is the best thing you can have. I think life is as beautiful, fleeting, and random as a lightning bolt, and I think any philosophy that involves suffering for extended periods of time for some future happiness is faulty, because you really never know how long you have so you might as well be as happy as possible all the time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Well I just joined Couchsurfing because I plan on being in Europe for a month or two and think it would be a great way to get to know people in the areas where I'll be staying. I'm not going to really have a couch to offer to a while, but once I get an apartment I hope that I will be able to offer a big comfy couch to whoever is traveling through!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had any experience with this CouchSurfing yet- but hope to soon.

Interests

Sailing
Writing
Music
Running
and of course... Dancing and partying!

• writing
• dancing
• chocolate
• running
• partying
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• sailing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Death Proof, Snatch, Fight Club, Keeping the Faith, Fido, so many more.
Music: the Cat Empire, Bob Marley and all of his sons, the Police, Steely Dan, Matchbox 20, Dave Matthews Band, the Expendables, Lettuce, so many more.
Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Wicked, Their Eyes Were Watching God, all Dr. Suess, so many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know that I've done anything that someone else would think is amazing, but I have definitely had some amazing personal experiences while traveling or even at home.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, I know how to make a tea that will cure all throat pains and illnesses, and I know how to make a very, very delicious cookie cake involving lots of chocolate cookies and whipped cream (YUM!)
There is so much I'd love to learn, but what I've found is that, aside from school, one usually learns things by accident. Traveling and meeting new people is a learning experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States