ABOUT ME

I'm extroverted, respectful, friendly, and fun loving! I'm open to new experiences in big city settings and exploring the great outdoors. I'm a museum junkie, passionate, motivated, and eclectic music lover.

Currently living in Brazil for the year to conduct global health research.

PHILOSOPHY

"That which seems most feeble and bewildered in you is the strongest and most determined."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To embrace the best of humanity.

Interests

I'm interested in meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, and making everyday an adventure. From bungee jumping to reading a book on a beach, I'm up for pretty much anything. I will try any food at least once without asking what it is first, and I love the company of open minded folks that cause me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace different perspectives.

• pets
• books
• dining
• music
• outdoor activities
• bungee jumping
• beaches
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Prophet, Shantaram, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, anything by Kurt Vonnegut or Chuck Palahniuk

Music: Folk punk, ska, electronic, classic rock, jazz... crazy mosh pits and music festivals to open mic nights are all my jams

Movies: Captain Fantastic, SLC Punk, Breakfast Club

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Peru I had the time of my life. I was interning at a public health clinic by day and bar tending at an Irish backpackers hostel by night. I did a five day trek to Machu Picchu, did the worlds longest zip line and the highest bungee jump in South America, and spent a week in the jungle where I ate piranha, beetle larvae, and termites. Pura vida!

More recently, I walked 500 miles across Spain with my mom, completing the Camino de Santiago at Finisterre. Immediately afterwards I co-organized a trekathon fundraiser around the Annapurna Curcuit, made it over Thorong La pass at 5,416m, and the proceeds went towards the grassroots efforts of a Women's Empowerment NGO in Nepal.

In New Zealand I got outside on all my days off, tramping as much as my body and boots allowed in Fiordland National Park, then I hitchhiked my way all the way up the South Island to skydive over Able Tasman National Park.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Uganda, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, New Zealand, United States