I live in Utah and Arizona (split my time half and half between the two).

I lived in Russia for two years and speak Russian. I lived in Taiwan for a year and don't speak Chinese. ✌️

I'm chill and cool. I don't drink alcohol or smoke. 🥕🥕

I wrote a book and am hoping to get it published!

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Having a local to show you around/hang with is the best best best.

Interests

I like taking hikes, reading, cooking, writing, and learning about new places.

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: Jack Johnson
Favorite Movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Favorite Book: Harry Potter (duh)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent three days on a tropical island surviving thunderstorms, poisonous snakes, and wild goats. It was so much fun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I could totally cook for you. 👏👏👏

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Norway, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Taiwan, United States