CURRENT MISSION

Laugh until I pee my pants...then be able to stand up in front of everyone and continue smiling.

ABOUT ME

Hello! I'm a steadfastly optimistic young woman with a fierce lust and excitement for life. I'm 22, and a recent college grad with a BA in psychology, however I'm now more interested and focused on creating art and learning from life experiences and travels. I'm recently unemployed by choice so I can soak up absolutely everything about this world and its people that I can, and just have a good ol' time!

PHILOSOPHY

I live life to live it, as joyfully and fearlessly as possible. I don't believe that life should be rushed or planned. I believe in taking your time and reveling in each and every beautiful moment. I believe in listening to people when they talk to you, making eye contact, giving a sincere response. I believe in taking that vacation, eating that decadent meal, and making absurd decisions because you can. Every choice we make opens up mountains of possibilities and we are so incredibly lucky to experience them...you just gotta go grab 'em.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm currently new to this wonderful community, but I love what it stands for and represents. I am delighted to begin this journey!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Sure, I've surfed some couches, but not officially through this sight. Let's get it goin'!

Interests

music, dancing, loving, change, different perspectives, painting, drawing, creating, entertaining, exploring minds, exploring nature, chillin, gettin' dirty, living

• arts
• dancing
• painting
• drawing
• music
• live music
• jazz
• psychology
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies; I love everything from Donnie Darco to Casablanca to Alladin
Music; Jam, Classic rock, funk, hip hop, blue grass...everything, dude and I looove seein it live
Books; Harry Potter, and pretty much everything else, I've hardly ever met a book I didn't like

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've often been left awestruck by really good live music found in unexpected places. A trip to NYC for New Year's 2010 offered one the most intense and wonderful of these moments for me. After having my wallet stolen and thinking that I wouldn't be able to celebrate much, my friends and I stumbled upon the most amazing live jazz I've ever heard in a small bar in the village. The people in the bar were wonderful, welcoming, and sympathetic to my troubles. Before I knew it I was dancing and having the time of my life.
I also always find inspiration in nature, as it's hard not to. I find the most intense tranquility wherever water meets the land, especially around mountains and rivers. The combination of trees stretching continuously into the sky, with the ever flowing water fills me with a deeply rooted sense of connection. I've had many of these moments and look forward to many more, as they leave me awestruck time and time again.

Teach, Learn, Share

At this point in my life, I feel like a sponge ready to soak it all up. I've learned a lot about myself and who I want to become, but I've also learned that, that changes everyday. All I know is, everything changes and it's a beautiful thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States