CURRENT MISSION

goin' til the money run's out

ABOUT ME

I am an enthusiastic person who values friendship, family, and being outdoors. My parents are total hippies and I couldn't have asked for a better upbringing. My siblings and I grew up with lots of camping, hiking, traveling, and adventures. I love a good laugh, spontaneity, and genuine people.

I am in my final semester of University and decided to spend the last year abroad in Germany finishing up my International Business courses. I will graduate in May 2010, but I am not sure what I want to do after (work, peace corps, or grad school). I am trying to take full advantage of my time here--so I am eager to travel to as many places as possible while I am in Europe (til April 2010) and will go til the money runs out. :)

PHILOSOPHY

a burrito is like life, a well hidden mess

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have never been couch surfing before but I have heard from several close friends that it is a great opportunity that brings together people. I am looking forward to couch surfing soon!

Interests

I am interested in traveling, different cultures, international food (particularly Thai and Ghanian--spicy!), and warm weather. I like reading, movies, running, and other outdoor activities (camping, swimming, hiking, rafting, etc...)

• dining
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• business
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movies: Hatari, An Affair to Remember, anything Hitchcock, Virgin Suicides, Can't Hardly Wait, Say Anything, Empire Records, and Lord of the Rings

Favorite TV: LOST, Entourage, Summer Heights High, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, House Hunters & House Hunters International, and Food Network shows (though I really am just learning how to cook)

Favorite Books: The Vampire Chronicles, Harry Potter, Twilight Series, Time Traveler's Wife, Interpreter of Maladies, Roald Dahl short stories, John Grisham and Megan McAfferty books

Favorite Music: Creedance Clearwater Revival (CCR), Elvis, Patsy Cline, Weezer, Blink 182, Neil Young, Supertramp, Motown, and I like listening to my parents sing (usually they are singing tunes from one of the older artists listed above) :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was fortunate enough to be able to watch both a sunrise and sunset on both the North and South rims of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. It was breath-taking and I am lucky to have been able to share the moment with my family.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked with and learned from many international students at my University in Illinois. I have many great stories about all of the cultural mishaps and good times we have shared together.

I can tell you stories about most of the National Parks in the US (that is where my family camped, hiked, vacationed during my childhood).

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States